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Creator
Cyril AbrahamThe Onedin Line 1971
Drama/
Type - Scripted
Status - Ended
Overview
The Onedin Line is a BBC television drama series which ran from 1971 to 1980. The series was created by Cyril Abraham. The series is set in Liverpool from 1860 to 1886 and deals with the rise of a shipping line, the Onedin Line, named after its owner James Onedin. Around this central theme are the lives of his family, most notably his brother and partner, shop owner Robert, and his sister Elizabeth, giving insight into the lifestyle and customs at the time, not only at sea, but also ashore. The series also illustrates some of the changes in business and shipping, such as from wooden to steel ships and from sailing ships to steam ships. It shows the role that ships played in affairs like international politics, uprisings and the slave trade.
8 Seasons | 91 Episodes
Season 1 | 1971
Season 1 of The Onedin Line premiered on Oct 15,1971
Season 2 | 1972
Season 2 of The Onedin Line premiered on Sep 17,1972
Season 3 | 1973
Season 3 of The Onedin Line premiered on Oct 21,1973
Season 4 | 1976
Season 4 of The Onedin Line premiered on Apr 25,1976
Season 5 | 1977
Season 5 of The Onedin Line premiered on Jun 26,1977
Season 6 | 1978
Season 6 of The Onedin Line premiered on Jul 16,1978
Season 7 | 1979
Season 7 of The Onedin Line premiered on Jul 22,1979
Season 8 | 1980
Season 8 of The Onedin Line premiered on Aug 31,1980