Series

When the Boat Comes In

★ 7.7(3)197650m4 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: James Mitchell
Release date: 1976-01-08
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 51
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In is a 1976 web series in the Drama genre, created by James Mitchell, starring James Bolam. It spans 4 seasons and 51 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch When the Boat Comes In in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (4)

Series 113 eps · 1976

Series 213 eps · 1976

Series 315 eps · 1977

Series 410 eps · 1981

Cast

James Bolam

Jack Ford

Themes & keywords

war veteranworld war ipovertyperiod dramanewcastle, england1920s1910s1930snorth east englandworkplace politics

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch When the Boat Comes In in Mexico?+

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

When the Boat Comes In has 4 seasons and 51 episodes in total.

Who stars in When the Boat Comes In?+

When the Boat Comes In stars James Bolam.

When did When the Boat Comes In come out?+

When the Boat Comes In is a 1976 web series created by James Mitchell.

What genre is When the Boat Comes In?+

When the Boat Comes In is Drama series.

Who created When the Boat Comes In?+

When the Boat Comes In was created by James Mitchell.