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When the Boat Comes In (1976)
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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.
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74
Worth tryingCharacter-driven
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneCharacter-driven
ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
What to expect from this title?Expect a lighter watch that runs on dialogue, chemistry, and day-to-day situations more than escalation.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Older teens
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Best suited for12
Content levelTeen content
GuidanceMay not suit younger children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United Kingdom • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Episode runtime
50 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
TV Series
Seasons
4
Episodes
51
Status
Ended
First air year
1976
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Cast & crew
James Bolam
Jack Ford
Creators: James Mitchell
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1What is series When the Boat Comes In (1976)?
It is a series released in 1976 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of When the Boat Comes In?
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4What is the rating of When the Boat Comes In?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 3 ratings.
5How many seasons or episodes does When the Boat Comes In have?
The series currently shows 4 seasons, 51 episodes.
6What kind of viewers is When the Boat Comes In best suited for?
A drama-first experience with a clear rhythm that earns its impact through patience rather than spectacle.
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