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When the Boat Comes In poster

When the Boat Comes In Cast & Characters

When the Boat Comes In (1976) stars James Bolam as Jack Ford, James Garbutt as Bill Seaton and Jean Heywood as Bella Seaton. The drama series premiered on BBC One in 1976. Below is the full cast and crew.

Ended 1976–1981 77 Audience
Prime Video Available on Prime Video
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Starring Cast
J
James Bolam
Jack Ford
J
James Garbutt
Bill Seaton
J
Jean Heywood
Bella Seaton
J
John Nightingale
Tom Seaton
E
Edward Wilson
Billy Seaton
M
Malcolm Terris
Matt Headley

Full cast

6 cast members
James Bolam
Jack Ford
James Garbutt
Bill Seaton
Jean Heywood
Bella Seaton
John Nightingale
Tom Seaton
Edward Wilson
Billy Seaton
Malcolm Terris
Matt Headley

Crew by department

17 crew members