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Series 1
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A Land Fit for Heroes and Idiots
Period drama series set in post-World War I north-east England. Sergeant Jack Ford returns to his home town and falls for an outspoken teacher.
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Say Hello... Say Tirra
Likely Lad James Bolam stars in this period drama set in 1920s north-east England. Bella takes orphaned Harry under her wing, while Mary goes into labour.
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Fish in Woolly Jumpers
Classic drama series about the homecoming of a World War I veteran. The miners' strike passes a month. Mary refuses to accept the severity of her illness.
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Swords and Pickhandles
'Likely Lad' James Bolam stars here as Jack Ford, a WWI veteran returning to his poverty-stricken home town. Jessie suspects that Tom is strike-breaking.
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Coal Comfort
Drama series set in a post-World War I mining town. Times are hard as the strike runs into its second month and Billy is caught trying to break into the coal yard.
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Empire Day on the Slag Heap
The much-loved 70s drama series continues. The miners' strike comes to an unsatisfactory end and the residents of Gallowshields mark Empire Day.
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A First Time for Everything
Real-life husband and wife James Bolam and Susan Jameson lead a fine cast in this classic drama series. Jack and Dolly prepare for their wedding.
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Paddy Boyle's Discharge
Period drama starring James Bolam as Jack Ford, a World War I veteran who returns to his poverty-stricken home town. There is bad news about Mary.
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Angel on Horseback
Vintage 70s drama penned by the late James Mitchell. Bill grows jealous of Bella's closeness to an ailing Mick, while Tom and Rosie discuss wedding plans.
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King for a Day
James 'New Tricks' Bolam stars as returning war hero Jack Ford in James Mitchell's drama series. Manners visits Jack and the pregnant Dolly, offering Jack a job.
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Happy New Year, Some Say
It's New Year's Eve in the gritty drama series set in 1920s North-East England, and party hosts Jessie and Arthur prepare for their guests.
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Heads You Win, Tails I Lose
An ex-sergeant returns to his native Tyneside in this drama series set in the 1920s. Jack tries to arrange a safe passage to the docks for Tom.
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Kind-Hearted Rat with a Lifebelt
The tense first series finale of this cherished 70s drama sees Jack at odds with the branch committee chairman - and in trouble with the law.
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Series 2
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Ask for Tuppence, Take a Penny
James Mitchell's saga of life on Tyneside between the wars. Jack is appointed as an official union representative, with Matt as his deputy.
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Tram Ride to the Bluebell
James Bolam heads the cast in James Mitchell's drama series set on inter-war Tyneside. Jack and Matt are knee-deep in union problems.
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A Pillowful of Buttercups
James Bolam heads the cast in this 70s drama series. Billy returns home as a qualified doctor whilst Jack has a visit from a troubled old army pal.
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Roubles for the Promised Land
James Mitchell's saga of life on Tyneside between the wars. Tom meets a Russian who is looking for Sergeant Ford in a local working man's hostel.
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Some Bulbs to Keep the Garden Bright
Period drama series famed for its iconic theme music - David Fanshawe's Dance Ti Thy Daddy. Les wants Jack's help in exposing a local scandal.
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God and Love and Wellesley Street
James Bolam stars in this well-acted saga of life in interwar England. Tom meets a rich lady who is looking for her father and agrees to help.
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Whatever Made You Think the War Was Over?
James Mitchell's much-hailed 70s drama series. Sir Horatio Manners calls in his favour from Jack - and Jack pays him back with interest.
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Ladies, Women, Sweethearts and Wives
Period drama series set on Tyneside. Bill sets up shop in Gallowshields. Jack and Dolly prepare for an evening with the Duke of Bedlington.
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After the Bonfire
James Mitchell's story of life in North-East England between the wars follows the fortunes of ex-soldier Jack Ford. Jack develops a taste for the high life.
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A Wreath with Our Names On
Drama unfolds in the revered 70s series as an accident at Lewis Bishop Ship Yard leaves one of the fitters badly hurt.
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The Way It Was in Murmansk
Classic British drama series, set on Tyneside during the interwar period. Jack is in demand to speak up for local electoral candidate Geordie Watson.
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In the Front Line You Get Shot At
Penultimate episode of the second series of James Mitchell's northern drama. Jack's loyalties are put to the test, while Bella is taken ill.
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The Simple Pleasures of the Rich
The struggles of the working classes between the two World Wars are captured in the vintage drama series. Jack resigns as Secretary for the Union.
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Series 3
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A House Divided
The curtain-raiser to the third series of James Mitchell's acclaimed saga. Jack is injured after demolishing Mandrake Place, Sir Horatio Manners' country house.
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A Tiger, a Lamb and a Basket of Fruit
Jack is beaten up by thugs, but knows which 'posh fellas' sent them. Susan Jameson and James Bolam are amongst the familiar faces on show here.
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My Bonnie Lass, Goodbye
It's grim up north in James Mitchell's period drama. Arthur tells Jessie that they are moving to Kent. Sir Horatio outwits Jack and refuses to pay him.
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A Ticket to Care for the Wounded
Drama series set on Tyneside in the years between the wars. Tongues wag as to why Jack is taking so long in Scarborough, as he seeks out a divorce.
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Travel Light, Travel Far
Ex-sergeant Jack Ford adjusts to life in his poverty-stricken hometown after World War I. Jack attempts to ensure the jobs of his union men are safe.
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Requiem for a Loser
Impoverished Tyneside is the setting for this treasured drama series. Jack needs more photographic evidence in order to secure his divorce from Dolly.
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Debts Owed, Debts Paid
Class struggle abounds in James Mitchell's period drama. Jack continues his social climbing, mingling with the Duke of Bedlington and Lady Caroline.
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The Empire Builders
Classic drama series. The battle lines are drawn as Matt and Jack come up against businessmen in their bid to purchase property in Wellesley Street.
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Look Up and See the Sky
'Likely Lad' James Bolam takes the lead role in the drama series originally aired in the 1970s. The battle for Wellesley Street continues.
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Letters from Afar
James Bolam stars as WWI veteran Jack Ford in James Mitchell's drama series. Matt has union problems. Billy is hopeful that he's found a new site for his clinic.
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The Father of Lies
Drama series set on Tyneside in the years between the wars. Jack returns from London to discover Billy has been given a warehouse by Mr Ryder.
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Diamond Cut Diamond
Drama series set on impoverished Tyneside during the interwar period. Dolly and Tom's baby is christened. Mr Seaton goes to hospital to have his operation.
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A Marriage and a Massacre
Period drama penned by the late James Mitchell. Jack returns home from the cruise. Lady Caroline announces that she is to marry.
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High Life and Hunger
Jack helps the Duke of Bedlington to find out who's behind the threats. Northener James Bolam takes the lead role in James Mitchell's long-running saga.
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Please Say Goodbye before You Go
Classic period drama. Jack pursues Billy's girl - just to spite him! The wrongdoers behind the threats to the Duke and Lady Caroline are caught.
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Series 4
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Back to Dear Old Blighty
The curtain raiser of the fourth and final series of the long-running drama. After six years in America, Jack Ford returns to Britain in unexpected style.
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A Gift from Heaven
Period drama set in the north-east of England. Jack returns to Gallowshields to seek help from an old friend but is shocked to hear news of a death.
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A Medal for the Argentine
Depression-era Tyneside is the setting for James Mitchell's gritty drama. Jack discusses an Argentinian deal that would revive the shipyard.
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Flies and Spiders
Love is in the air for Jack as he finds romance with well-bred socialist Margaret. Meanwhile, Jack wheels and deals with the South Americans. James Bolam stars.
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Oh, My Charming Billy Boy
Classic British period drama series, set on struggling Tyneside during the interwar period. Jack answers a call for help for Sarah's sake.
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Friends, Romans, Countrymen
'Likely Lad' James Bolam demonstrates his versatility in the classic drama. Now settled in London, Jack's fortunes are still tied up on Tyneside.
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The Bright Young Things
Long-running period drama series set in the turbulent decades between the two World Wars. Jack is lured into a risky deal by a fellow entrepreneur.
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Action!
James Mitchell's saga of life on Tyneside between the wars follows the fortunes of Jack Ford. Jack's loyalties are tested when he gets an invitation from an old friend.
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Comrades in Arms
James Bolam heads the cast in this saga of life in interwar England. In the series' penultimate episode, Jack is presented with a challenge from his old adversary.
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Roll of Honour
The last ever episode of James Mitchell's much-loved period drama series. Jack and his comrades arrive in Spain, having elected to fight in the Spanish Civil War.
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