About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Episode 14
Aired 4 September 1986 • 50 min
Whilst the mermaid celebrated another successful launch, its future hangs in the balance at a London court. The mysterious disappearance of lovelorn Lynne causes panic.
2. Episode 15
Aired 11 September 1986 • 50 min
Brittle Polly Urquhart is delighted by the arrival of American stud Orin. Lynne's amnesia leaves her living in a world of strangers and news from France threatens Tarrant's bourgeoning fashion scene.
3. Episode 16
Aired 18 September 1986 • 50 min
Environmentalist Leo comes to blows with creepy Ken Masters over the development of a local beauty spot. Patriarch Tom resorts to desperate measures to hep Lynne.
4. Episode 17
Aired 25 September 1986 • 50 min
As leather-clad Leo mourns for the birds, Mr Shellet plots a dangerous revenge. Ken's ambivalence towards Claude's designs enrages dazzling Jan and silver fox Charles puts a scheme in motion.
5. Episode 18
Aired 2 October 1986 • 50 min
Lynne’s transatlantic venture drives a wedge between Tom and Jan. Resistance to the marina development gathers momentum and Jack delivers Shellet an ultimatum.
6. Episode 19
Aired 9 October 1986 • 50 min
There’s concern across Tarrant as Lynne disappears from radar. Abby’s mothering abilities are called into question and the press get wind of swanky Charles’s plans…
7. Episode 20
Aired 16 October 1986 • 50 min
Ken’s cloak-and-dagger attempts to frighten Leo don’t have the required results. An opinionated visitor forces an impossible decision on Abby and an affectionate gesture from Tom emphasises Jack’s increasing distance from the yard.
8. Episode 21
Aired 23 October 1986 • 50 min
Polly’s revelation leaves fertile Charles in a quandary. Jack’s behaviour causes concern at home and the boatyard, forcing wily Avril into a boardroom decision.
9. Episode 22
Aired 30 October 1986 • 50 min
The old firm is back in business, Bill!” Gerald forces a reconciliation with Charles. Abby’s involvement in the local environmental group causes concern for Leo and Jack agrees to a controversial commission.
10. Episode 23
Aired 6 November 1986 • 50 min
Oh, happy day! France and Britain are joined in matrimony. Charles’ interests in the Mermaid ruffle feathers in the boardrooms of London and Abby confuses politics with desire.
11. Episode 24
Aired 13 November 1986 • 50 min
Abby is seduced by the icy blue eyes of sexy but dangerous fanatic Curtis Jaeger. Leo and Jan come to blows and Tom is left reeling by Avril’s cold and concrete business heart.
12. Episode 25
Aired 20 November 1986 • 50 min
Darling Jan proves she’s as wonderful a daughter as she is a mother and lover. Charles finally gains control of the boatyard, but is it just business he’s after? What future is there for the Mermaid when tragedy strikes the Lynnette?
13. Episode 26
Aired 27 November 1986 • 50 min
Charles and Abby come to a resolution. Claude’s designs dazzle the London Fashion Show, but hearts break and blood is spilt on the beaches and blouses of Tarrant.