When the Boat Comes In (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1976, When the Boat Comes In is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. When the Boat Comes In stars James Bolam as Jack Ford, James Garbutt as Bill Seaton, Jean Heywood as Bella Seaton and John Nightingale as Tom Seaton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, When the Boat Comes In has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Boat Comes In page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Boat Comes In tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Boat Comes In (1976)?
- In US, When the Boat Comes In is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Boat Comes In worth watching?
- When the Boat Comes In holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When the Boat Comes In?
- When the Boat Comes In stars James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale and Edward Wilson.
- When was When the Boat Comes In released?
- When the Boat Comes In was released in 1976.