When the Boat Comes in
3 Series ∙ 33 Episodes ∙ Period Drama
Period drama series set in post-World War I northeast England.
Period drama series set in post-World War I northeast England.
Sergeant Jack Ford returns to his home town and falls for an outspoken teacher.
Bella takes orphaned Harry under her wing, while Mary goes into labour.
The miners' strike passes a month. Mary refuses to accept the severity of her illness.
Jessie suspects that Tom is strike-breaking.
Billy is caught trying to break into the coal yard.
The much-loved 70s drama series continues. The miners' strike comes to an unsatisfactory end.
Jack and Dolly prepare for their wedding.
There is bad news about Mary. Jack meets an old army colleague.
Bill grows jealous of Bella's closeness to an ailing Mick.
Manners visits Jack and the pregnant Dolly, and offers Jack a job.
New Year's Eve has arrived and party hosts Jessie and Arthur prepare for their guests.
Jack tries to arrange a safe passage to the docks for Tom.
Jack is at odds with the branch committee chairman - and in trouble with the law.