When the Boat Comes in is a Drama programme that first aired in 1976.

A Pillowful of Buttercups has no rating, but When the Boat Comes in is a 4/5 star programme.
4 star rating
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When the Boat Comes in: A Pillowful of Buttercups

Series 2, episode 3

Written by
Directed by
Michael Hayes

Originally Aired On: Friday, 12 November 1976

James Bolam heads the cast in this 70s drama series. Billy returns home as a qualified doctor whilst Jack has a visit from a troubled old army pal.

Cast

Image for James BolamJames Bolam...Jack Ford
Susan Jameson...Jessie Seaton
James Garbutt...Bill Seaton
Jean Heywood...Bella Seaton
John Nightingale...Tom Seaton
Edward Wilson...Billy Seaton
Geoffrey Rose...Arthur Ashton
Basil Henson...Sir Horatio Manners
Catherine Terris...Miss Laidlaw
David Daker...Chater
Colin Douglas...Stobart
Paul Darrow...Barford
Richard Gordon...Lavenham
Paul Lavers...Aspinall