When the Boat Comes In

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Summaries

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.

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Keywords
  • 1920s
  • poverty
  • working class
  • north east england
  • miners
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
Release date Jan 7, 1976
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Tech specs

Runtime 50m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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