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When the Boat Comes In

7.719764 seasonsTV SeriesDrama

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…

ProducerDavid Maloney

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Back To Dear Old Blighty
Feb 17, 1981
E2
A Gift From Heaven
Feb 24, 1981
E3
A Medal For The Argentine
Mar 3, 1977
E4
Flies & Spiders
Mar 10, 1981
E5
Oh, My Charming Billy Boy
Mar 17, 1981
E6
Friends, Romans, Countrymen
Mar 24, 1981
E7
The Bright Young Things
Mar 31, 1981
E8
Action!
Apr 7, 1981
E9
Comrades in Arms
Apr 14, 1981
E10
Roll of Honour
Apr 21, 1981

Cast

JBJames Bolam
James Bolam
Jack Ford

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When the Boat Comes In — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When the Boat Comes In?

When the Boat Comes In isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is When the Boat Comes In on Netflix?

No, When the Boat Comes In is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is When the Boat Comes In on Amazon Prime Video?

When the Boat Comes In isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch When the Boat Comes In for free?

When the Boat Comes In isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in When the Boat Comes In?

When the Boat Comes In has 4 seasons in total (51 episodes). The series concluded in 1981.

Are all episodes of When the Boat Comes In out yet?

Yes — all 51 episodes across 4 seasons of When the Boat Comes In are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of When the Boat Comes In?

No — When the Boat Comes In ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.