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 2
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E1
The Hard Case
Sep 17, 1972 -
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E2
Pound and Pint
Sep 24, 1972 -
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E3
A Woman Alone
Oct 1, 1972 -
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E4
Fetch and Carry
Oct 8, 1972 -
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E5
Yellow Jack
Oct 15, 1972 -
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E6
Survivor
Oct 22, 1972 -
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E7
Coffin Ship
Oct 29, 1972 -
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E8
'Frisco Bound
Nov 12, 1972 -
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E9
Beyond the Upper Sea
Nov 19, 1972 -
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E10
An Inch of Candle
Anne is Pregnant and is asked to buy a new house. James discovers an abandoned ship.
Nov 26, 1972 -
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E11
Goodbye, Goodbye
Dec 3, 1972 -
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E12
Bloody Week
Dec 10, 1972 -
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E13
The Challenge
Dec 17, 1972 -
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E14
Race for Power
Dec 31, 1972
