Allan Prior
Director
Howards' Way (1985)
Series 4
The BBC's answer to Dynasty, Howards' Way was launched in 1985 with an enormous 1 million pound budget. The main characters in the show were 'best boat designer in the world' Tom Howard, his boutique running wife Jan Howard, 'I'll have a drink' Jack Rolfe and a nasty man called Ken Masters. It starred Maurice Colbourne.
Released Sept. 1, 1985
Episode 50 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.boat-building, imdb.marriage, imdb.male-female-relationship, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.sailing, imdb.soap-opera-drama, imdb.80s-fashion + 12 more, imdb.boatyard, imdb.husband-and-wife-co-star, imdb.character-name-in-title, imdb.year-1990, imdb.apostrophe-in-title, imdb.year-1989, imdb.actress-shares-first-name-with-character, imdb.punctuation-in-title, imdb.year-1987, imdb.year-1988, imdb.year-1986, imdb.year-1985
Production Companies: BBC Birmingham
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S4E1 - Episode 40
As air-sea rescue searches for Charles and Avril, Sir Edward waits on Jan's answer to his proposal and Ken Masters looks to cash in on the plummeting Frere Holdings share price.
Sept. 1, 1988, midnight
S4E2 - Episode 41
Jan comes under pressure after a break-in at her design house, Sir Edward involves Tom in plans for the America's Cup and Polly sets her sights on becoming a top business woman.
Sept. 8, 1988, midnight
S4E3 - Episode 42
Avril has discharged herself from the clinic, Jan offers Tom her shares in the Mermaid, Leo races for Relton and Abby does a photoshoot.
Sept. 15, 1988, midnight
S4E4 - Episode 43
Sir Edward and Ken discover their proposed oil site is a designated bird sanctuary, Sarah scuppers a Russian Leisure Cruise deal and could Jack be leaving the Mermaid Yard?
Sept. 22, 1988, midnight
S4E5 - Episode 44
Jan is befriended by fashion executive John Soames, Avril discusses her marriage proposal with her father and a big win at the races funds Jack’s plans for a wooden weekender vessel.
Sept. 29, 1988, midnight
S4E6 - Episode 45
Sir Edward provides Tom with some unwanted information about his America's Cup rivals, Ken and Sarah's business relationship becomes more acrimonious and Jack collapses on board the Barracuda.
Oct. 6, 1988, midnight
S4E7 - Episode 46
A race against time to save Jack's life, counterfeit dresses of Jan’s stolen designs turn up in Guernsey and an embittered Ken is backed into a corner.
Oct. 13, 1988, midnight
S4E8 - Episode 47
Abby’s custody battle receives a boost, Polly has plans to go into business and just who will Leo be racing for in the world championships?
Oct. 20, 1988, midnight
S4E9 - Episode 48
Emma takes the Orkadian for a trial run, Abby is desperate for her photographic exhibition to find critical success and Tom and Emma accept an appealing business proposition from Charles.
Oct. 27, 1988, midnight
S4E10 - Episode 49
Mike uncovers some secrets from Sir John Steven's past. Robert Hudson’s imminent arrival puts pressure on Abby and Jan and Jack and Emma organise the Tarrant Treasure Hunt.
Nov. 3, 1988, midnight
S4E11 - Episode 50
Robert Hudson arrives in Tarrant to discuss custody of William, Jack and Tom fall out over the future of the Mermaid Yard and Ken continues on his mission to expose Sir John Stevens in the press.
Nov. 10, 1988, midnight
S4E12 - Episode 51
Polly discovers Gerald has been cashing cheques from their account and they are virtually bankrupt, Charles and Avril meet head on and Abby returns home, putting the custody of William at risk.
Nov. 17, 1988, midnight
S4E13 - Episode 52
A mystery buyer is scooping up Relton Marine shares, the Fraud Squad visit Tarrant and Leo goes head-to-head against Ken in the powerboat championship.
Nov. 24, 1988, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 3900 min.
Released: Sept. 1, 1985
Last Air Date: Nov. 29, 1990, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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