When the Boat Comes In

Series 2

Set in Gallowshields on Tyneside between the 2 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.

Where to Watch When the Boat Comes In • Series 2

13 Episodes

Ask for Twopence, Take a Penny
E1
Ask for Twopence, Take a PennyJack starts his new job as District Secretary but he has to contend with trouble from within his union and he meets up with his old friend Sir Horatio Manners.
Tram Ride to the Bluebell
E2
Tram Ride to the BluebellTom is released from prison, however, when a Scottish stranger comes looking for him and Jack there is going to be trouble.
A Pillowful of Buttercups
E3
A Pillowful of ButtercupsBilly returns home as a qualified doctor whilst Jack has a visit from an old army pal who is in trouble.
Roubles for the Promised Land
E4
Roubles for the Promised LandBilly is unable to get medical work due to his socialist principles. Tom, living in a hostel, befriends Kaganovich, a Russian Jew hoping to travel to Palestine and looking for Jack. Kaganovich accuses Jack of stealing money from his late father during the Russian revolution. Jack claims he was given the money for helping the old man escape. In any case it is worthless 'Kerensky money'. Jack persuades Tom to return home.
Some Bulbs to Keep the Garden Bright
E5
Some Bulbs to Keep the Garden BrightLes Mallow wants Jack to help him expose a local scandal and help to secure him a place on the council and he is prepared to use any means to secure Jack's help.
God and Love and Wellesley Street
E6
God and Love and Wellesley StreetTom meets a rich lady who is looking for her father and agrees to help. Meanwhile, Billy starts work as a doctor at the local surgery in Wellesley Street.
Whatever Made You Think the War is Over?
E7
Whatever Made You Think the War is Over?Sir Horatio Manners calls in his favour from Jack, who pays him back with interest.
Ladies, Women, Sweethearts and Wives
E8
Ladies, Women, Sweethearts and WivesBill sets up another shop in Gallowshields and Jack and Dolly get ready for a night out with the Duke of Bedlington.
After the Bonfire
E9
After the BonfireJack develops a taste for the high life, but it proves too rich for Dolly.
A Wreath with Our Names On
E10
A Wreath with Our Names OnThere is an accident at the Lewis Bishop Ship Yard and one of the fitters is fatally injured. He was unfit to work so Jack tells Billy to keep quiet about it in order that the widow get compensation.
The Way it Was in Murmansk
E11
The Way it Was in MurmanskJack is in demand to speak up for Geordie Watson, the local Labour candidate in the forthcoming election.
In the Front Line You Get Shot At
E12
In the Front Line You Get Shot AtUnion head office wants Jack to force Colfax, the local employer, to allow the union into his factory, but Jack has split loyalties. Bella is taken ill.
The Simple Pleasures of the Rich
E13
The Simple Pleasures of the RichJack steps down as secretary for the union and everybody is upset about the potential demolition of the country house, Mandrake Place.