Set in 1860s England, this long-running saga charts the fortunes of a dour ship owner, whose private life is more tempestuous than the seas he sails.
EPISODE 1
The Wind Blows Free
Already a seasoned sea captain, James wants to break free from the powerful Callon Line shipping company.
EPISODE 2
Plain Sailing
Having wed Anne Webster, James Onedin has secured the ship, Charlotte Rhodes.
EPISODE 3
Other Points of the Compass
After a perilous return voyage, James Onedin finds more problems ashore.
EPISODE 4
High Price
James Onedin slowly struggles to build up his fleet of sailing ships.
EPISODE 5
Catch as Can
James sails home to yet more money problems. Elizabeth cannot decide whether to marry Frazer or Fogarty.
EPISODE 6
Salvage
The Charlotte Rhodes, badly damaged by violent storms, is foundering. Callon makes it a race for salvage.
Peter Gilmore
Jessica Benton
Howard Lang
Mary Webster
Brian Rawlinson
Michael Billington
Jill Gascoine
Laura Lynn Hartong
Christopher Douglas
Anne Stallybrass
John Rapley
