When the Boat Comes In. S03 E08. The Empire Builders.

First broadcast 27th October 1977.

Having secured the run down Wellesley Street for a song, as part of Geordie Watson's debt discharged, Jack sees the chance to get back at greedy factory owner Colfax, who wants to demolish the street to expand his factory.

James Bolam ... Jack Ford
James Garbutt ... Bill Seaton
Jean Heywood ... Bella Seaton
John Nightingale ... Tom Seaton
Edward Wilson ... Billy Seaton
Malcolm Terris ... Matt Headley
Rosalind Bailey ... Sarah Lytton
Lois Baxter ... Lady Caroline
William Fox ... Duke of Bedlington
Roger Avon ... Stan Liddell
John Hollis ... Mr. Maxwell
Vernon Drake ... Porter
David McBeth ... Speaker at Meeting