Introduction
When the Boat Comes In is a British television period drama produced by the BBC between 1976 and 1981.
Set in Gallowshields on Tyneside between the two World Wars, this story follows the life of ex-sergeant Jack Ford and the Seaton family as they deal with the aftermath of the Great War, the Great 1920s Depression and trade union activists.
Outline
To repay his debt to Manners, Jack has to close down production for a week at Buell-Hodge, a firm that pays its workers well over the minimum. Jack calls a strike over conditions at the factory. Using Matt’s name, he also discovers that Buell’s American machines are dangerous. This enables him to close down Manners’ factory as well, so Manners cannot fulfil Buell’s big contract and put him out of business. Bella gets drunk and flirts with Jack.
When the Boat Comes In Series
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Production & Filming Details
- Release Date: 10 December 1976.
- Rating: 12.
- Running Time: 50 minutes (per episode).
- Country: UK.
- Language: English.
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