The Onedin Line is a BBC television drama series which ran from 1971 to 1980. The series was created by Cyril Abraham. The series is set in Liverpool from 1860 to 1886 and deals with the rise of a shipping line, the Onedin Line, named after its owner James Onedin. Around this central theme are the lives of his family, most notably his brother and partner, shop owner Robert, and his sister Elizabeth, giving insight into the lifestyle and customs at the time, not only at sea, but also ashore. The series also illustrates some of the changes in business and shipping, such as from wooden to steel ships and from sailing ships to steam ships. It shows the role that ships played in affairs like international politics, uprisings and the slave trade.
Cast: Jessica Benton, Peter Gilmore, Howard Lang
15 episodes
- 1. The Wind Blows FreeNo synopsis available yet.CC50minOct 15, 1971
- 2. Plain SailingNo synopsis available yet.CC50minOct 22, 1971
- 3. Other Points of the CompassNo synopsis available yet.CC50minOct 29, 1971
- 4. High PriceNo synopsis available yet.CC50minNov 5, 1971
- 5. Catch as CanNo synopsis available yet.CC50minNov 12, 1971
- 6. SalvageNo synopsis available yet.CC50minNov 19, 1971
- 7. Passage to PernambucoNo synopsis available yet.CC50minNov 26, 1971
- 8. The HomecomingNo synopsis available yet.CC50minDec 3, 1971
- 9. When My Ship Comes HomeNo synopsis available yet.CC50minDec 10, 1971
- 10. A Very Important PassengerNo synopsis available yet.CC50minDec 17, 1971
- 11. MutinyNo synopsis available yet.CC50minDec 24, 1971
- 12. Cry of the BlackbirdNo synopsis available yet.CC50minJan 7, 1972
- 13. Shadow of DoubtNo synopsis available yet.CC50minJan 14, 1972
- 14. BlockadeNo synopsis available yet.CC50minJan 21, 1972
- 15. Winner Take AllNo synopsis available yet.CC50minJan 28, 1972
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The wind blows free
The Onedin Line is a BBC television drama series which ran from 1971 to 1980. The series was created by Cyril Abraham. The series is set in Liverpool from 1860 to 1886 and deals with the rise of a shipping line, the Onedin Line, named after its owner James Onedin. Around this central theme are the lives of his family, most notably his brother and partner, shop owner Robert, and his sister Elizabeth, giving insight into the lifestyle and customs at the time, not only at sea, but also ashore. The series also illustrates some of the changes in business and shipping, such as from wooden to steel ships and from sailing ships to steam ships. It shows the role that ships played in affairs like international politics, uprisings and the slave trade.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Cyril Abraham
