Howards' Way
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About
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.
Cast
Kate O'Mara
as Laura Wilde
Jan Harvey
as Jan Howard
Glyn Owen
as Jack Rolfe
Stephen Yardley
as Ken Masters
Lana Morris
as Vanessa Andenberg
Susan Gilmore
as Avril Rolfe
Edward Highmore
as Leo Howard
Robert Vahey
as Bill Sayers
Dulcie Gray
as Kate Harvey
Ivor Danvers
as Gerald Urquhart
Tony Anholt
as Charles Frere
Cindy Shelley
as Abby Hudson
Episodes
Series 1
Episode 1
Tom Howard, along with son Leo and daughter Lyn, celebrate their success in the prestigious Commadore Cup but when Tom reveals he has been made redundant from Southern Aviation, none of his family is too happy. Jack Rolf is concerned that his business, The Mermaid Boat Yard, is about to go bankrupt. Tom discusses his problems with Avril Rolf and considers investing his redundancy in the Boat Yard.
Episode 2
Ken Masters is interested in taking over the Mermaid Yard. He employs Leo Howard at the local pertol station and is eager to employ Jan. Meanwhile, Jan and Tom argue incessantly about how he should spend his redundancy money. Polly Urquhart's daughter Abby returns from finishing school but she has not turned out how the Urquhart's expected. Avril tries to prevent Tom from making a foolish investment. In order to raise more capital, Tom asks Avril to find a buyer for the Flying Fish.
Episode 3
Tom confesses to his family that he has invested in the Mermaid Boat Yard and his family is livid about the sale of the Flying Fish. Abby finds settling into the Tarrant social scene rather a challenge. Tom begins work at the Boat Yard where Avril remains coy about the buyer of his boat. Jan’s mother, Kate, encourages her to accept Ken’s offer of work. A distressed Abby takes some drastic action.
Episode 4
Leo acts like a hero. Jack has reservations about Tom’s approach to the Mermaid Yard and Avril is caught in the crossfire. Abby’s relationship with her mother continues to be a difficult one. Tom and Jan have a frank discussion about the state of their marriage when Jan finds herself preoccupied with her job at Ken Master’s company. Lynne expresses an interest in participating in the impending Fast-Net boat race and Philip Morton is looking for some crewmembers.
Episode 5
Avril and Jack continue to disagree over the future of the Yard and Tom's role in the decision making. Jan offers Ken some business advice over dinner, much to Tom's annoyance. Leo takes a shine to Avril but Abby feels left out in the cold. Kate rescues Jack from a ditch and they have a heart to heart about business and family matters. Lyn and Tom sail the Flying Fish for one last time.
Episode 6
Abby secretly leaves for Southamptom leaving all in Tarrant mystified. Lyn is perturbed by Phil Norton's agenda and blows her chance of crewing for him. Charles Frere shows an interest in developing the marina. Ken uses his knowledge of who really bought the Flying Fish to drive Tom and Jan further apart.
Episode 7
Over dinner with Tom, Avril confesses to buying the Flying Fish. Polly encounters Charles at a gallery opening but does not get the reception she desires. She later admits to Jan that Gerald is not Abby's father. Ken continues to cause friction between Tom and Jan. Charles expresses an interest in purchasing the Mermaid Yard and saving it from financial ruin. When he pays Avril a visit, the true nature of their past relationship emerges. Tom comforts Avril following her unexpected encounter with Charles.
Episode 8
Charles and Ken come to gentleman's agreement about the planned marina. Jack turns to drink when the yard loses the German business contract and the bank threatens to foreclose on on the loan. Charles talks with Avril about purchasing the yard. When Tom wants to re-mortgage their home, Jan turns him down flat. Meanwhile, Ken offers Jan a helping hand and Leo finds Abby. Jack is outraged, yet again, by Tom and Avril's decisions about how to run the yard.
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About Howards' Way
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. Across 6 seasons and 78 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
Howards' Way Cast and Characters
The cast features Kate O'Mara (as Laura Wilde), Jan Harvey (as Jan Howard), Glyn Owen (as Jack Rolfe), Stephen Yardley (as Ken Masters), and Lana Morris (as Vanessa Andenberg). Their performances are a major reason Howards' Way has built such a passionate audience.
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Howards' Way has 78 episodes across 6 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
Is Howards' Way good? What's the rating?
Howards' Way holds a 5.7/10 rating based on 10 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Howards' Way?
The main cast includes Kate O'Mara, Jan Harvey, Glyn Owen, and Stephen Yardley, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Howards' Way available in Inglés?
Yes — Howards' Way was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Howards' Way released?
Howards' Way first aired in 1985.
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How many seasons and episodes does Howards' Way have?
Howards' Way currently has 6 seasons and a total of 78 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Howards' Way about?
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 Colbou… It belongs to the Drama, Soap genres.
In which language is Howards' Way originally available?
Howards' Way was originally produced in English. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Howards' Way first released?
Howards' Way first premiered on September 1, 1985 (1985). The series has since concluded its run.
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