CinemaOSSeries · 1976–1981 · 4 Seasons

When the Boat Comes In

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When the Boat Comes In is a British television period drama produced by the BBC between 8 January 1976 and 21 April 1981. Taking place between 1919 to 1937, Jack Ford is a veteran of The Great War who returns to his poverty-stricken (fictional) town of Gallowshield in the North East of England. It dramatises the interwar political struggles of the 1920s and 1930s, and explores the impact of national and international politics upon Ford and those around him.

Created byJames Mitchell

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
January 8, 1976
Last aired
April 21, 1981
Seasons
4
Episodes
51
Network
BBC One

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
James Bolam

James Bolam

Jack Ford

Creative team
Created by
James Mitchell
Produced by
David Maloney
David Maloney

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