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Disillusioned by his wartime experiences in France, ex-sergeant Jack Ford (James Bolam) returns home to Gallowshields on Tyneside in search of a job any job. Unfortunately, with Britain in the grip of recession, there is no work to be had. Aligning himself with the equally impoverished Seaton family, Jack sets about improving his fortunes and along the way falls deeply in love with Jessie Seaton (Susan Jameson).
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Filmographies, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Photo Gallery, Production Notes, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Ex-Sergeant Jack Ford returns home to Gallowshields on Tyneside after the end of World War One. It is a time of economic depression and Jack finds his home town gripped by decline and unemployment. Jack soon falls in with the Seaton family and is determined to make his mark on the world.
Contains every episode made from all four series. ...When the Boat Comes In - Complete Collection
Contains every episode made from all four series. ...When the Boat Comes In - Complete Collection
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172 of 175 people found the following review helpful
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James Bolam is astounding in this excellent drama series which was shown in the 1970's. As Jack Ford he is a clever mix of Del Boy and Robert Maxwell - a helping hand who always has his eye on the main chance for himself.
He befriends the Seaton family - hard working Bill and his wife Bella, and their adult children Tom, Jessie and Billy. Bill is a miner but wants better for his family and thanks to his hard work there is money for his daughter to train as a school teacher and son Billy to attend University and become a Doctor. Tom is not academic and so he works in the mines with his father, but he would prefer to work outdoors.
Jack has plans to improve his life and as he climbs the ranks in the local Union, with Matt Hedley, his best mate from the trenches, he plans a future and family with Jessie. But the course of true love does not run smooth and Jack and Jessie find unexpected hurdles in the road of their romance.
Starting just after WW1 as the heroes came home to a world of poverty and unemployment, When The Boat has endearing characters whose lives quickly become gripping. Tom's wife is sickly and she is expecting their first child. Billy wants to use his medical degree to help people who cannot pay a doctor in these pre-NHS days - but his father Bill is determined that his youngest son will repay the family the cost of his education. This becomes all the more important when Bill is injured in a mining accident and wife Bella has to rethink their lives.
Two characters attempts to gain an amicable divorce will amaze viewers of today with the drawn out process required and the General Strike and Jarrow Marches come sweeping into the lives of the cast as Jack continues to better himself using every means possible.
Series 4 is more of an afterthought and although the episodes are enjoyable they do not have the on-going storylines of the earlier series. Nonetheless this box set is the best way to buy the series which can be enjoyed again and again.
The extras are a little disappointing. James Bolam and Susan Jameson (Jessie) met and married whilst making this series and as they still appear on our screens together (in New Tricks), it is a shame that no attempt was made to gain interviews with the couple.
But that it a minor quibble - sit back and enjoy the cream of BBC drama - a series that could easily be shown again for a new audience.
He befriends the Seaton family - hard working Bill and his wife Bella, and their adult children Tom, Jessie and Billy. Bill is a miner but wants better for his family and thanks to his hard work there is money for his daughter to train as a school teacher and son Billy to attend University and become a Doctor. Tom is not academic and so he works in the mines with his father, but he would prefer to work outdoors.
Jack has plans to improve his life and as he climbs the ranks in the local Union, with Matt Hedley, his best mate from the trenches, he plans a future and family with Jessie. But the course of true love does not run smooth and Jack and Jessie find unexpected hurdles in the road of their romance.
Starting just after WW1 as the heroes came home to a world of poverty and unemployment, When The Boat has endearing characters whose lives quickly become gripping. Tom's wife is sickly and she is expecting their first child. Billy wants to use his medical degree to help people who cannot pay a doctor in these pre-NHS days - but his father Bill is determined that his youngest son will repay the family the cost of his education. This becomes all the more important when Bill is injured in a mining accident and wife Bella has to rethink their lives.
Two characters attempts to gain an amicable divorce will amaze viewers of today with the drawn out process required and the General Strike and Jarrow Marches come sweeping into the lives of the cast as Jack continues to better himself using every means possible.
Series 4 is more of an afterthought and although the episodes are enjoyable they do not have the on-going storylines of the earlier series. Nonetheless this box set is the best way to buy the series which can be enjoyed again and again.
The extras are a little disappointing. James Bolam and Susan Jameson (Jessie) met and married whilst making this series and as they still appear on our screens together (in New Tricks), it is a shame that no attempt was made to gain interviews with the couple.
But that it a minor quibble - sit back and enjoy the cream of BBC drama - a series that could easily be shown again for a new audience.
96 of 98 people found the following review helpful
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I watched this series in the mid 1970's and never forgot it, an absolutely great series of life between the wars, down to earth, realistic and very well acted by all the cast, in particular, James Bolan as Jack Ford, superb. The box set is expensive but you get 25 DVD's and television history at it's best. In this world, where opening a box is classed as entertainment, or watching a bunch of nobody's locked up in a house, as riveting, I thank God that there are still top drawer classics like this to be had. If you want top drama at it's best, as it should be, then get this, pure magic television.
52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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We have thoroughly enjoyed watching this box set which provides hours of great viewing. Series 1 to 3 are all superb and whilst Series 4 lacks many of the strong characters featured in the earlier series it is still quite enjoyable in its own right.
For those of you have been confused by the strange disc numbering used in the box set, here is the correct viewing order:
Series 1
A Land Fit For Heroes & Idiots - Discs 1 & 2
Empire Day On The Slag Heap - Discs 1 & 2
King For A Day - Discs 1 & 2
Series 2
Ask For Tuppence Take A Penny - Discs 1 & 2
God and Love and Wellesley Street - Discs 1 & 2
A Wreath With Our Names On - Discs 1 & 2
Series 3
A House Divided - Discs 1 & 2
Requiem For A Loser - Discs 1 & 2
The Father Of Lies - Discs 1 & 2
Series 4
Back To Dear Old Blighty - Discs 1 & 2
Oh My Charming Billy Boy - Discs 1 & 2
Action! - Discs 1 & 2
For those of you have been confused by the strange disc numbering used in the box set, here is the correct viewing order:
Series 1
A Land Fit For Heroes & Idiots - Discs 1 & 2
Empire Day On The Slag Heap - Discs 1 & 2
King For A Day - Discs 1 & 2
Series 2
Ask For Tuppence Take A Penny - Discs 1 & 2
God and Love and Wellesley Street - Discs 1 & 2
A Wreath With Our Names On - Discs 1 & 2
Series 3
A House Divided - Discs 1 & 2
Requiem For A Loser - Discs 1 & 2
The Father Of Lies - Discs 1 & 2
Series 4
Back To Dear Old Blighty - Discs 1 & 2
Oh My Charming Billy Boy - Discs 1 & 2
Action! - Discs 1 & 2
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When the Boat Comes In
Very good, found it a bit hard to grasp the english, but once I understood the dialog, enjoying it very much.
Published 1 month ago by Marjorie Mocatta
Subtitles
Beware, Series 2 of this boxed set does not have subtitles available on
20th March 2012. Other than that it's a good series to watch.
20th March 2012. Other than that it's a good series to watch.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Derek C. Sparrow
Superb performances throughout
This was screened by the BBC when I was a teenager. I loved the first 2 series but missed most of the last two when I went off to university, where life tends to offer more things... Read more
Published 6 months ago by TuesdayTenor
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The series was thoroughly enjoyed by younger members of the family who had not seen the original on TV. It was worth buying for the pleasure it gave them.
Published 7 months ago by mary robertson
Great series
What a wonderful series this is & a a great collection to own in my mind but advise viewers before watching to label discs in order (1-24) before removing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by L. R. Everitt
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I saw the series and was taken by it. Again James Boland excels in in the mediocre world of the Welch coal fields. I am saving this lot for my retirement. Spacial edition.
Published 11 months ago by Doug Moody
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Very enjoyable series, sound quality not as good as picture quality.Brings back memories of the good old series I watched on TV in my teens.Need to see more of these great series. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sue
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This is a fantastic series - you need to put the rest of your life on hold to watch the entire thing, as it makes compelling viewing! Read more
Published 13 months ago by fricklenose
Fantastic Series
I saw the whole series on YouTube and I knew I had to have my own copy. I ordered this set on the 1st of the month and it arrived on the 9th. Read more
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