The Onedin Line
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.
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Season 1
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E1
The Wind Blows Free
Oct 15, 1971 -
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E2
Plain Sailing
Oct 22, 1971 -
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E3
Other Points of the Compass
Oct 29, 1971 -
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E4
High Price
Nov 5, 1971 -
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E5
Catch as Can
Nov 12, 1971 -
6
E6
Salvage
Nov 19, 1971 -
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E7
Passage to Pernambuco
Nov 26, 1971 -
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E8
The Homecoming
Dec 3, 1971 -
9
E9
When My Ship Comes Home
Dec 10, 1971 -
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E10
A Very Important Passenger
Dec 17, 1971 -
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E11
Mutiny
Dec 24, 1971 -
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E12
Cry of the Blackbird
Jan 7, 1972 -
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E13
Shadow of Doubt
Jan 14, 1972 -
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E14
Blockade
Jan 21, 1972 -
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E15
Winner Take All
Jan 28, 1972
