When the Boat Comes In (1976)

Name: When the Boat Comes In
Genre: Drama
Released: 1976-01-08
Cast: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale, Edward Wilson

4 seasons · 0 episodes~50 min/epEndedDrama

Overview

When the Boat Comes In is a British television period-drama produced by the BBC between 1976 and 1981.The series stars James Bolam as Jack Ford, a First World War veteran who returns to his poverty-stricken (fictional) town of Gallowshield in the North East of England. The series dramatises the political struggles of the 1920s and 1930s and explores the impact of national and international politics upon Ford and the people around him.The memorable traditional tune "When The Boat Comes In" was adapted by David Fanshawe and sung by Alex Glasgow for the title theme of the series. Fanshawe also composed the incidental music.The BBC revived the series in 1981, with the fourth series telling the story of Jack Ford as he returns to Britain penniless, after six years spent bootlegging in the United States, and follows him as he sets up in London.

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Network: BBC One

Cast & characters

James Bolam

as Jack Ford

James Garbutt

as Bill Seaton

Jean Heywood

as Bella Seaton

John Nightingale

as Tom Seaton

Edward Wilson

as Billy Seaton

Malcolm Terris

as Matt Headley

Susan Jameson

as Jessie Ashton née Seaton

Madelaine Newton

as Dolly

When the Boat Comes In — quick answers

Q.How many seasons of When the Boat Comes In are there?

When the Boat Comes In has 4 seasons totalling 0 episodes, and the series has concluded.

Q.Who stars in When the Boat Comes In?

The main cast of When the Boat Comes In includes James Bolam (Jack Ford), James Garbutt (Bill Seaton), Jean Heywood (Bella Seaton), John Nightingale (Tom Seaton), Edward Wilson (Billy Seaton).