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Howard's Way

When your Wikipedia entry says that your best known role was in Howard’s Way, it’s a pretty good indication that your acting career hasn’t really gone the way you would have hoped.

Placed in the BBC vault in the file marked ‘Seemed like a good idea at the original read-through’ (alongside Eldorado and Albion Market ) Howard’s Way was obviously attempting to be the UK’s answer to Dallas – an over-the-top, 80’s power dressing drama series, although the setting of a boat yard near Southampton didn’t ring with as much glamour as the oil industry in Texas did.

Howard’s Way was clearly intended to be taken seriously, but could quite easily be viewed as a comedy; in fact it made Acorn Antiques look like it was written by Harold Pinter. The plotlines, scripts and acting (oh especially the acting) were all terrible – not so much ‘so bad it’s good’ as ‘so bad it’s absolutely mesmerising’ - its ratings success can only have been due to people tuning in week after week to see just how much worse it could get.

The fictional town of Tarrant was home to a hotbed of dodgy dealing, torrid affairs and steely glares across boardroom tables. Starting off the action were Tom (Maurice Colbourne) and Jan Howard ( Jan Harvey – could she not remember a name that wasn’t her own?)- a married couple who would have had more chemistry between them if one had been in a coma - and their adult children Leo (Edward Highmore), a master of the wobbling bottom lip and absolutely no facial expressions no matter what situation he was in; and Lynne (Tracey Childs) who perpetually pouted and ran out of rooms in states of high emotion. The first series kicked off with us witnessing Tom telling his family that the aircraft engineering company that had employed him for twenty years had just let him go so he was now unemployed. This was the chance for his Jan, Leo and Lynne to give it their best open-jawed shocked expressions. Unsuccessfully as it turned out.

A sailor in his spare time, when Tom took his boat ‘The Flying Fish’ to the financially-struggling Mermaid Boatyard for repair curmudgeonly owner Jack Rolfe (Glyn Owen) decided that Tom could be the ideal person to help get his beloved business back on an even keel (a boat-related pun klaxon should be sounding about now). Tom quickly got on board with the partnership idea, but had to use his redundancy money, savings and shares, as well as selling his boat to be able to invest in the yard. When you watched the dead-eyed interaction between Tom and Jan you wouldn’t really be at fault if you predicted that their marriage wouldn’t last under any circumstance, but his ‘putting all the money into a very risky venture without talking it through with his wife first’ idea was the start of the crack that eventually broke it.

So the basis of the programme was set; Tom and Jack started the Mermaid’s rehabilitation, albeit with very different ideas of how to build boats and Jack’s drinking habit to contend with. But were the administrative difficulties of a Hampshire boatyard enough to keep an audience returning week after week? Of course not; viewers in the 1980s needed more than that to keep them interested – they needed over-made up women with hugely-coiffured hair staring heatedly across rooms at shiny perma-tanned men! Which was lucky, because Howard’s Way had lots of them…

Most of the romantic trysts displayed in Howard’s Way were underwhelming, for a variety of reasons. If you were attempting to recreate drippy Leo Howard’s dalliance with the even wetter Abby Urqhart (Cindy Shelley) through the medium of sound (you might be) you could easily achieve this by slowly dropping wet fish onto a pile of other wet fish. And why would Jack’s ‘sexy’ daughter Avril Rolfe (Susan Gilmore) be remotely attracted to Tom ‘I can read my lines in either a pained whisper or an husky shout, that’s your lot’ Howard other than the fact that it provided her with a distraction from her Dad’s booze-addled moaning? The most vomit-inducing pairing however, had to be Jan Howard’s torrid affair with her then-boss (and by far the show’s most cringeworthy character) Ken ‘Chest hair and a medallion, mmmm’ Masters (Stephen Yardley). It was the 80s, so it’s not entirely his fault, but Ken was one of those men who you imagine believed that a single red rose at dinner and the promise of black silk sheets were all he really needed to get a woman back to his place – no need for a personality or anything pointless like that. If you’ve already seen the scene where Ken and Jan feed each other a strawberry using only their mouths then you’ll already have it indelibly marked on your eyeballs, just as if you’d stared at an uncovered light bulb for a bit too long. If you haven’t viewed it then consider yourself lucky and move on. It’s for your own sanity, believe me.

Over the show’s six series (78 episodes of 50 minutes each – that’s nearly 4000 minutes of woodenly-acted boatyard action!) many characters were interwoven through the plotlines. Dastardly powerhouse Charles Frere (Tony Anholt) had women spilling out of his pockets, Polly (Patricia Shakesby) quivered on staircases whilst her husband Gerald (Ivor Danvers) hid his sexual leanings in their marriage of convenience and when Laura Wilde ( Kate O’Mara ) turned up in the last two series as a businesswoman, a little piece of Dynasty settled (ruthlessly, obviously) in Tarrant.

As with all good on-going dramas, Howard’s Way left its episodes on sharp-intake-of-breath cliffhangers - actually I’m being kind here as you could generally see what was going to happen a mile off, kind of like in Casualty when the dad of the family hugs his wife and children and says ‘I’ve never been happier’ before getting into his car and driving to work on an icy morning. Tragedy was never far away, with a plane crash, a power boat accident and a water skiing catastrophe accounting for many of the hysterical sobbing fits seen throughout its run – infidelity and caddish male behaviour the reason for the others.

Howard’s Way first began to hook the nation on Sunday evenings on 1 September 1985. It was created by Gerald Glaister, and whilst we’ve already made the comparison between the show and its glamorous US relative Dallas, it was actually following on the coattails of another Glaister production. The Brothers was a peek into what sounds like the thrilling world of a family who ran a haulage company, and many of the themes involving their personal and business fortunes were continued on into Howard’s Way. After this show, Glaister went on to create Trainer, which was a peek into the world of horse racing (I never saw it but I bet it featured the personal and business fortunes of an overly-dramatic family).

Another memorable feature of Howard’s Way was the theme music. Simon May, who came up with the stirring tune that was set over the opening titles of (surprisingly) boats racing on the water, is also responsible for the dirge that is the Eastender’s theme tune, as well as a best-selling single in 1976 that featured in Crossroads. In 1986 somebody had the bright idea of adding lyrics, and Marti Webb took ‘Always There’ to number 13 in the UK charts – it packed the same emotional impact as Anita Dobson’s ‘Anyone Can Fall in Love’ did the same year; i.e. none whatsoever.

Maurice Colbourne died unexpectedly during the production of series five, leading to quickly rewritten episodes which explained his sudden disappearance, and the beginning of the end for Howard’s Way. A sixth series was produced to allow a neat and tidy ending for all the storylines, and, particularly apt for a programme that couldn’t have represented any other decade apart from the 1980s, the final episode ever was broadcast on 25 November 1990. Three days later, Margaret Thatcher resigned. I’m not saying the two are connected, but perhaps the thought of The Mermaid Boatyard closing its doors forever affected her more deeply than was previously thought.

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Howards’ Way – Series Introduction

Having recently been watching The Brothers (my posts about series three and four can be found here and here) I’ve had a hankering to rewatch the other soapy series co-created by Gerald Glaister, Howards’ Way .

Given how popular The Brothers had been, it wasn’t surprising that Glaister would eventually try his hand again at something similar (this time with Allan Prior as his co-creator). There are clear parallels between the shows – the way that personal and business matters continually clash, for example – but there are also some notable differences.

Since Howards’ Way was a creature of the mid eighties, it’s not surprising that it has a strong air of conspicuous consumption – after all we’re deep in the heart of the Thatcher era, where a self-made entrepreneur was a most desirable thing to be. And that’s one of the major differences between Howards’ Way and The Brothers – both Tom and Jan Howard start their business adventures pretty much from scratch, meaning that we’re with them as they try to make something happen (in Jan’s case she has a remarkable transformation from housewife to successful fashion designer, which is more a little hard to swallow. This is something I’m sure to come back to …)

Contrast this to the Hammonds in The Brothers, who are the complete opposite of self-made. They inherited the business from their late father, so all of the initial groundwork has been done for them – the drama comes from the conflicting dynamic between the three brothers as they squabble for supremacy.

Howard’s Way also has a glossier feel. As it arrived in the wake of both Dallas and Dynasty , it’s easy to imagine this was the BBC’s attempt to mount something similar – so power-dressing, complete with shoulder pads and (worst of all) jackets with rolled up sleeves are to the fore. The yachts and marinas of Tarrant provide the series with a visually pleasing gloss, a far cry from the grimy lorry depot where much of The Brothers was set.

Mmm. Co-creator Allan Prior had worked on Blakes 7 , I wonder if that could have provided the inspiration for naming the town Tarrant?

Before we get into the series posts, let’s take a look at the main characters.

Tom Howard (Maurice Colbourne) . He starts the series at a crossroads in his life – recently redundant, he’s pondering what to do with the rest of his life. When he makes his decision it’s not one that pleases …

Jan Howard (Jan Harvey) , Tom’s wife. Tom’s decision to put all his redundancy money into a venture which Jan regards as risky in the extreme increases the pressure on their already rocky marriage. Jan decides that she needs to find a job for herself, which moves her into the welcoming arms of ….

Ken Masters (Stephen Yardley) . You’ve got to love Ken. As we’ll see, he gets kicked around by everyone else, but still manages to cling on, just.

Tom’s redundancy money is burning a hole in his pocket. He decides to invest it in the Mermaid Yard, run by the bluff alcoholic Jack Rolfe (Glyn Owen) . Jack, like Ken, provides a great deal of the entertainment throughout the series. The parameters of Jack’s character are set up right from the start – he’s a traditionalist at heart, to him boats should be made of wood (anything else just isn’t right). Tom’s injection of funds comes at just the right time, as the Mermaid Yard is in dire financial straits, something which is apparent to Jack’s daughter ….

Avril Rolfe (Susan Gilmore) . It doesn’t take long before she and Tom are making eyes at each other. This causes concern for his children ….

Leo (Edward Highmore) and Lynne (Tracey Childs) . Bless them, neither are particularly well-written parts (although Highmore stuck it out for all seventy eight episodes, Childs for about half that). Leo is keen on the environment and Lynne is keen on the Flying Fish (all will become clear as the series progresses).

Charles Frere (Tony Anholt) doesn’t make an appearance until a few episodes in, but once he does the series shifts up a gear. He’s Howards’ Way’s JR, a ruthless and successful businessman who thinks nothing of crushing the less fortunate under his feet. Essentially, Charles is everything that Ken Masters wishes he was but so obviously isn’t – which means that any time Charles and Ken attempt to do business it’s a treat.

Charles’s right-hand man is Gerald Urquhart (Ivor Danvers) , locked into a loveless marriage with the self-obsessed Polly (Patricia Shakesby) . Polly and Jan are best friends, whilst Leo would clearly like to be more than best friends with Gerald and Polly’s daughter ….

Abby (Cindy Shelly) . By the end of the final series her character had totally changed, but here she’s in her initial setting – sullen, withdrawn and deeply unhappy.

So join me next time as we take a look at episode one, which sees Tom drops a bombshell ….

Sunken yacht creates hazard in Hamble entrance

July 16, 2009

Howards Way boat Flying Fish sinks after evening race collision

Yachtsmen are warned that there is a sunken boat on the edge of the Hamble’s entrance channel. This morning at high tide just the tip of the mast could be seen near red pile number seven.

Photo: by Eddie Mays from Raymarine Warsash Spring Series The boat is Flying Fish, the Laser 28 that featured in the TV series Howard’s Way. It sank last night after being holed in a port and starboard collision on the start line of the Hamble Sailing Club’s Wednesday evening race. Flying Fish was on starboard, say witnesses; the port boat was a Beneteau 40.7.

Flying Fish sank within minutes between piles number 6 and 8. The crew were rescued by a motorboat. The wreck was later dragged over to pile number 7 just out of the channel by Hamble Rescue. Hamble Harbour Authority patrol officers were on station all night to ensure safe navigation.

Today RS Divers will put airbags into the wreck to lift it, then Hamble Yacht Services will tow it to the HYS yard, where Flying Fish’s owner, Rupert Smalley, is rigging manager.

Assistant Harbourmaster Wendy Stowe, who won the race, witnessed the accident from her 707 Feeling Rough. ‘It’s the biggest accident I’ve seen for a long time’, she told PBO, ‘the fleet was shocked. Our harbour office team is working hard today to ensure the wreck is moved with minimum disruption to other river users.

Flying Fish is a piece of history, thanks to the enduring memory of Howard’s Way among sailors. It will be seen later today on lifting whether owners Rupert and Kathy Smalley will be able to restore her and race again.

Nick Ardley

Thames estuary ditch-crawler, river, creek and coastal sailor..

Ditch-crawler sails back in time to review Howards’ Way…

In the dark days following the New Year, a rerun of the ‘Sailing’ programme Howards’ Way, first filmed and screened in 1985, was advertised on Drama Television. The series originally ran from 1985 -1990.

My mate laughed. I smiled, for a spark of nostalgia was ignited…

I was away at sea at that time and apart from the odd episode, I did not see much of it. So, purely for historical research, I have been sporadically watching some of the first series and rather less of the second. The series appear to be running consecutively.

The programme was based around an ‘old style’ boatyard – The Mermaid Boat Yard in the Southampton area. The yard in reality is the Elephant Boat Yard.

For those that have never heard of the series or know anything about it or the boats the programme was built round, look at the following web source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howards%27_Way

In an early episode, I clearly saw the shapely hull of a Finesse 24 up on the yard’s hardstanding. Amazing! To cap that, a friend took his ’24’ to the yard for keel bolt renewals last autumn, showing that ‘Jack Rolf’ the Mermaid’s owner was right: there will always be a place for a good honest traditional yard…

The Elephant yard survives. See: www.elephantboatyard.co.uk

The series opens with yard problems and a growing ‘community’ where sex, family infighting, double-dealing and financial intrigue swirls back and forth at every twist and turn of the tidal eddies…

However, it was the boat, the Barracuda, that has always interested me: one of the class has been in our yacht club for a number of years.

The boat, herself, has had a bit of a murky past of late, being involved with people smuggling for which the perpetrators are residing at His Majesty’s pleasure…

The boat was severely ‘stripped out’ by HM Customs & Excise at Ramsgate after their ‘collaring’ before eventually being placed on the market. I have to say, under new ownership, she looks a treat.

Apart from the people and the rather dubious fashionista content, central to the plot were the yachts from the yard and those early flashy motor cruisers then beginning to infest the waters marketed by ‘Ken Masters’ … a waterside dodgy dealer similar to the oft lampooned car salesman type!

The boats: The Flying Fish , a Laser 28, was the family owned yacht of the Howard. Then along came the Barracuda of Tarran t, the prototype of the Sadler Barracuda 45 a vessel which came from ‘Tom’s’ drawing board after being made redundant as an aircraft engineer. Another was the Spring of Tarrant , the prototype of the MG Spring 25. Both the Barracuda and MG Spring were in reality designed by the inimitable Tony Castro!

See: Tony Castro

Sadly, the programme makers had the boat – the Barracuda – designed and built in just a few weeks worth of the first series. Of that, very little appeared on the screen and I was too slow to grab a camera shot of the first boat being laid up in resin bonded cedar round her formers. It is a system used by Ipswich builders, Spirit Yachts.

The boat’s hull, when GRP sheaved was used to make a plug used for the production of following craft in GRP. There were a few shots of the boat’s hull being laid up. Then, as if by the waft of a wand, she was launched and sailing!

She had a lifting wing keel, carrying a large part of her ballast. The boat certainly shifts and can broad reach at well over 20 knots. Her twin rudders were a bit of a rarity back in those days but it wasn’t long before they became common-place, especially from the big French yacht makers who ‘grabbed’ the mass market that grew exponentially during the 1970s and into the 1990s. Now the mass of gleaming white GRP has reached saturation: marinas are overstuffed with oversized and underused craft!

I missed an episode or so and came back in with the daughter of the boat’s fictional designer on her way across the Atlantic, sailing to New York, on a stunt. It made great television and publicised the boat. However, in reality, the yacht did not take off and fly… Only around a dozen boats came off the ways, as it were.

There was an ill-fated catamaran – it sank and blame was inferred with the designer. It turned out to have been an accident, exonerating the yard. The craft seemed to ‘disappear’ into the ether…

Most people know of the MG class of yachts. Many are still seen sailing around, although as with cars, the class boats grew in size, leaving behind a market tapped by the French and German industrially built boats, until they themselves went into ever larger craft.

Now, there are few ‘pocket’ cruisers for the first timers, who, in any case, become dazzled at boat shows and slick marketing executives, buying a 35-footer as a first yacht!

Two of this countries casualties were Sadler (the actual builders of the Barracuda) and British Hunter based at Sutton Wharf, Rochford in Essex – just down the road from me. I used to know the company’s sales executive!

Nostalgia eh.

History, perhaps, in a way.

Whatever, there is an absolute plethora of ‘stuff’ on the web about this series, dubbed, Dallas on Sea by the media. Take just a little look and let yourself smile your way into spring, and into real boating…

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Episode aired Sep 1, 1985

Maurice Colbourne, Jan Harvey, and Stephen Yardley in Howards' Way (1985)

Tom Howard wins the Commodore Cup with his boat, The Flying Fish. But at a celebration dinner with his family, he announces that he's been made redundant. Tom Howard wins the Commodore Cup with his boat, The Flying Fish. But at a celebration dinner with his family, he announces that he's been made redundant. Tom Howard wins the Commodore Cup with his boat, The Flying Fish. But at a celebration dinner with his family, he announces that he's been made redundant.

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Tom Howard wins the Commodore Cup with his boat, The Flying Fish. But at a celebration dinner with his family, he announces that he's been made redundant.

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Episode 1 - Tom Howard wins the Commodore Cup with his boat, The Flying Fish. But at a celebration dinner with his family, he announces that he's been made redundant.

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out onto the harbour as he ruminates on Tom’s passing, which has hit him particularly hard. He is met by Ken Masters, whom he encounters whilst test-running the trailer-sailor. He reveals to Jack that he has returned to Tarrant, fighting-fit and ready to regain control of . They discuss Tom’s death and its affect on Jan, and their conversation eventually turns to the original designs for the trailer-sailor, now christened , which Ken asks if Jack has retained. When he asks Jack to extend his congratulations to the proud father, Leo, Jack realises that he has missed the christening.

. Vanessa is decidedly unimpressed and, later, she stresses the point that Leo needs his support following Tom’s death, and would have appreciated his attendance at the christening. When he refers to their forthcoming marriage, Vanessa coyly asks whether that means he has now decided to sell the Yard to Charles Frere. At , Laura finds the moored at the jetty and realizes that Ken has returned. When she arrives at the office, she finds him rifling through the paperwork in her office and discovering that she has changed the combination on the safe. She claims to have burnt his desk and replaced the décor as she firmly makes her mark on company. He claims that she will be unseated before long, but Laura shakes off his idle threats. Later that evening, Leo wakes in the middle of the night following a nightmare regarding his father’s death, and he is comforted by Abby.

(renamed from ), Sir John Stevens meets with Jan to discuss her financial status following James Brooke’s departure. He reveals that James borrowed a further fifty-thousand pounds from the bank before abandoning her, and he informs her that she is liable as the company was sole guarantor. Jan is shocked, and voices her concerns that all her profits will be absorbed in paying off the interest. Sir John proposes that she replace James with a new design partner so as to consolidate and expand, but she is reluctant to trust anyone again. Leo pays a visit to the Mermaid Yard, witnessed by Jack and Bill, who consider the strange atmosphere which has descended over the Yard in Tom’s absence. When Jack meets Leo in the office, he finds him examining his father’s design plans. They discuss Ken’s request for the trailer-sailor design plans and speculate over his future plans. Jack allows Leo to take his father’s original designs with him, and extends an offer of some to talk to should he need it.

. When Ken leaves, Charles considers using him at a later date and turns their attention to Jack Rolfe. Abby reveals to Kate that he has been forced to turn down three job offers in order to care for baby Thomas; Kate offers to become the child’s nanny so that Abby can further her photographic career. Ken pays a visit to Vanessa and Jack at the Mermaid Yard, touting the Tarrant Boat Show he intends to stage for a captive sailing market, at which Orkadian could be displayed and at which he intends to launch the trailer-sailor. In order for the venture to be successful, he wants Vanessa to publicise the event, and he offers Jack four free moorings in exchange for her help.

to find Charles waiting for him at the Mermaid Office. Whilst he voices his appreciation that a decision regarding the sale could not be made during the mourning period over Tom, both he and Vanessa present him with a joint ultimatum: he has forty-eight hours to make a decision. He reacts defiantly to the offer, and the meeting ends badly, but Vanessa assures him he will have his decision on time.

; the latter is impressed with how responsive the vessel is, and she recognises the sales potential. Ken proposes Relton should manufacture and distribute the boat, and identifies it as the key to their mutual prosperity. Avril agrees to consider the offer as they return to dry land. They are, however, unaware that Laura has witnessed the test-sail, and is determined to secure the rights to the vessel herself. They later discuss the Tarrant Boat Show, at which he offers Avril four free berths. When she asks if Laura has been invited to attend, he implies she would not be interested. Jack arrives on the scene at the conclusion of their meeting, and when they return to the Relton offices to discuss Vanessa’s ultimatum, she casually allows his gaze to fall over the design specifications for the 1925 schooner , which Jack immediately enthuses over; Avril reveals that the vessel requires a half-million pound refit, and demands that the Mermaid Yard should be commissioned to execute the work. She tells him the vessel is moored in Gibraltar and is being prepared for the journey to Tarrant. Gerald and Leo return to the Urquharts after a long day to find that Kate is looking after baby Thomas, who reveals that Abby is dining with a publisher ahead of a job offer.

, which she glibly remarks should sell well for him.

for Avril, is impressed with her handling of the vessel. She agrees to a ten-a-month deal, with larger orders depending upon the successful launch of the craft. At the end of the demonstration, Ken hires Jenny as a sales demonstrator for the boat show, with a potential future in his company. Laura pays Jan a surprise visit at , the latter of whom is particularly unfriendly towards her. They exchange a variety of snipes as Laura proposes a partnership, as she is keen to diversify her business interests. When she implies that James’ sudden departure may have had more to do with the fact that they were unsuited rather than her own involvement, Jan furiously ejects her from the office. As she leaves, she happily lets slip that James is now in San Francisco, with a beautiful young girlfriend. Leo discusses his liaison role with Bill and Jack at the Mermaid Yard, in which he lays down the ground rules of their new working relationship.

whilst Bill wins over potential buyers for ; Leo promotes Relton’s yachts whilst Jenny Richards enjoys discussing the virtues of ; Laura arrives at the completion of the first day to witness Ken securing a great number of orders. As he sugfgests to Avril that production will need to be increased, she hands Ken a crate of champagne and reveals that Leisurecruise own the rights to the trailer-sailor, and that he has just boosted her profits. Ken is lost for words.

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, Jan is experiencing difficulties in establishing a boutique in Gibraltar. She reveals to Kate that Lynnette is delivering a boat in Tangiers and intends to meet up with her in Gibraltar. She receives a visit from Sir John Stevens, who presents her with a market survey made by her nephew with regard to the company’s viability ahead of the bank’s forthcoming board meeting. He suggests that further outlets are the key to her continuing survival, leaving her with food for though. Gerald and Charles discuss Avril’s acquisition of the Mermaid Yard and the fact that it will further her support amidst Relton shareholders. Charles claims he intends to start a run on the share price by utilising Ken Masters to further their own ends.

. When Jan declines the offer, he presents her with a proposal to buy out his stake for one-hundred-thousand pounds. He reveals he needs the money to further his own plans, and Jan asks if she can discuss it when she returns from Gibraltar. He leaves Jan to meet with Jack and Vanessa at the Mermaid Yard. He asks Jack for the receipt for his payment on the trailer-sailor, and asks him to present it at the Tarrant Boat Show. Jack is concerned, and when Vanessa presses him, he indicates it is complicated. Later, he reveals that Ken paid him in cash, he didn’t provide him with a receipt and the money was not recorded in the Yard’s books. Vanessa is shocked when Jack intends to put it right now, and voices her concerns that Relton are now assessing the financial records in advance of the sale of the Yard. Laura issues Relton with an injunction to prevent the marketing and sales of the trailer-sailor, over which she claims ership. She implies that Avril should take a summons out against Ken, and proudly boasts that her lawyers hold all the proof of ownership she requires, despite Avril’s misgivings. Charles and Laura liaise over their business interests.

shares and Frere is still gunning for Relton. They agree to help each other in any way they can, squeezing Ken dry (financially speaking) until he has no other choice but to bend to their demands. Abby and Kate examine a photograph she took at the Tarrant Boat Show, and Abby is concerned that a man captured in the picture resembles Orrin, coincidentally taken shortly before she received a recorded delivery of her divorce papers from him. Leo tries to persuade Avril to develop a small cruiser from one of Tom Howard’s designs, but Relton is overstretched. She insists that should be his highest priority.

Gibraltar to open a new boutique and meets her daughter, Lynne. She tries to persuade Lynne to come home to Tarrant, but she declines. However, Lynne does interest Jan in a scheme to market a new perfume range that her late husband, Claude Dupont, had developed along with a chemist called Henri. Ken reacts angrily to Jack’s revelation that he cannot issue him with a receipt for payment. He voices Laura’s threat to his enterprise, and threatens Jack unless he can present positive proof of his ownership of as soon as possible. Later, he is forced to endure pressure from Leo with regard to the forthcoming refit for the , which has been delayed as there is no crew to man the vessel, and bad weather is preventing the journey. Jack is determined to sort out the situation. Orrin arrives back in Tarrant and invites Abby for a meal. He tells her that his parents have split up and that their son, William, is now being looked after by his mother. This reassures Abby, who feels that he is in good hands. Leo convinces Laura to manufacture the boat, a small class luxury cruiser based on his father’s designs, with Relton distribution. Their meeting ends abruptly when Ken storms into her office, angrily rejecting the injunction he has issued to Relton and telling her to back off. Laura agrees on the provision that he sells her his shares in , and when he asks for fifty percent above the asking price, she counters the offer by claiming if he offers her his Relton shares as well, she will pay five percent over the odds.

, revealing his telephone call has resulted in the crew she had tentatively arranged going on strike. He tells her everything is in hand, but refuses to provide any further details at present. He confirms to Avril that Ken commissioned the development of independently, but she has her reservations as to Laura’s threat to the deal. Over dinner, Abby and Orrin discuss Tom Howard’s death, her accident, babies William and Thomas and the fall-out from the Hudson’s marriage break-up and their divorce negotiations. Orrin reveals he intends to set up in business in Tarrant. Returning home, Abby and Leo argue over Orrin’s reappearance. Abby protests that Orrin is the father of her first son, and that she can’t just ignore that fact. Leo storms out.

, Ken is met on the jetty by Gerald, who expresses Charles’ interest in securing his Relton shares; Ken reveals that the timing might not have been right for them before, but it is not exactly right now: he has sold the shares, but will not disclose to whom. Avril meets with Leo and Laura to discuss the possible construction of the new cruiser, and whilst they eventually hammer out the finer points of the deal together, Avril warns him to keep on top of the deal as Laura is a potentially dangerous business partner. Leaving the Yacht Club, Charles meets Laura and they discuss the new Relton deal, intimating the deal may be of use to both of them. Jack reveals to Bill and Leo that he has arranged for the three of them to join three crew he has hired in Gibraltar to man the back to Tarrant, and despite Bill’s reservations Leo is keen to take part. They make a joint decision not to tell Vanessa, Abby or Bill’s wife of their planned venture.

back from Gibraltar himself, with Leo and Bill as crew. It is a potentially dangerous journey in such an old boat, and Vanessa is furious, exclaiming “Jack Rolfe, you are a bloody fool!”.

. When Jack arrives at the site, Bill warns him that Vanessa is waiting for him in the office, and she is in a foul mood. Whilst Jack is eagerly looking forward to the opportunity, and assuages her concerns that he knows his way around a boat, despite her concerns regarding Tom and Klaus’ seamanship. Jan and Kate discuss her recent trip to Gibraltar, and her meeting with Lynne. They also discuss her reservations at her son’s intention to join the crew of , and despite Kate’s assurances, Jan remains concerned for her son’s safety on the voyage. Jan leaves for a meeting with the bank to discuss the perfumery venture.

. Laura is impressed by his close relationship with Sir Edward and, feeling he may be of use to her, agrees to take him on. Jan approaches Sir John for a loan to develop a perfume and cosmetic subsidiary for the . Sir John informs her that the only way that the bank could get involved is through a joint venture and that would mean the bank putting in a financial watchdog to oversee the project. He assures her that Jan would retain complete control, with the bank only taking a minority share in the venture. He advises her to give the proposal serious consideration.

. Leo and Abby patch things up ahead of his journey to Gibraltar, during which they discuss whether or not their relationship has a future. Orrin leaves his meeting with Laura at , crossing paths with Ken on his way to meet with her. He is suspicious of what may have taken place, and later confronts her with it. Struggling to keep his business afloat, he tries to negotiate with Laura, who suggests a pay-off for the rights on the boat in order to avoid a costly legal wrangle. Ken refuses to exchange shares for the rights, and their meeting ends in a protracted stalemate.

Gibraltar, Jack, Leo and Bill prepare to sail the . Having collected supplies ahead of the voyage, Jack telephones Vanessa at the Mermaid Yard to advise her that everything is going according to plan.

by joining forces with him to take over the Mediterranean-based Poelma Corporation, which she considers has lost its way of late and is vulnerable to attack. She highlights the problems which may be facing Relton should the company experience difficulties, particularly in light of the amount of business they intend to conduct together, which arouses Charles’ interest, as it would place the company ideally within his grasp. Abby meets with Orrin to discuss his investment in and his association with Laura Wilde. She is concerned with Orrin’s business affairs, but he turns the conversation around to the fact that his father may use William as leverage against him in the future. Whilst he raises the issue of obtaining custody, he is shocked that Abby appears to have given up hope on securing William from the Hudsons; she believes that he is best served living with Orrin’s mother. During their conversation, they are drawn closer together, and in Leo’s absence they exchange a kiss, which she immediately regrets.

. She takes an instant dislike to his curt, probing business manner, and his dismissive attitude towards the fact that she has dispensed with designers and now undertakes this work independently. He presents her with queries arising from the marketing concept outlined in her business plan, which he considers totally inadequate. He advises her that unless they undertake a thorough re-assessment of her plans, she may need to seek financial support from another bank.

, and the craft is handling beautifully. Clear skies and calm weather appear to bode well for the voyage ahead, but when Jack checks the shipping forecast he learns that there are gale warnings being issued for the Bay of Biscay, with force ten gales anticipated. Charles and Gerald discuss Laura’s proposed negotiations for the Poelma Corporation, and Orrin’s investment in and share-holding in Relton Marine. They also discuss Robert Hudson, and his surprise invitation from Sir Edward to attend a function at Highfield. Gerald advises Charles not to be unduly concerned about the invitation, but Charles is far from convinced. At Highfield, Sir Edward and Sir John enjoy a day watching horses being put through their paces whilst he tries to re-cultivate their friendship after the affair at the bank. Edward reveals that he has a serious problem for which he requires Sir John’s help. Caught in a fierce storm in the Bay of Biscay, Leo is swept overboard from the in a repeat of the accident which claimed Tom’s life. As the fierce winds separate him from the vessel, Bill and Jack frantically try to keep the craft afloat whilst a rescue line is thrown out to him. However, it appears as though they are too far apart.

sails into Tarrant, having emerged from the stormy encounter in the Bay of Biscay with Jack and Bill managing to rescue Leo from the sea. They are greeted by Abby on board another vessel, with her taking photographs of their return. Leo asks Jack not to let anyone know of their mishap in the Bay, which he reluctantly agrees to. At Relton, Vanessa finds Ken in Avril’s office, rifling through paperwork; he excuses himself, claiming he is retrieving a production order for the trailer-sailor, but she is far from convinced. At , Orrin is settling in and making an instant impression. He has rearranged the office, and implies that Ken may pose a problem for the company when he becomes aware that he has joined the company. He also receives a call from Sir Edward Frere, which he excuses away as a personal call but she has her suspicions.

arrives at the Mermaid Yard to a rousing reception committee, and the vessel boasts a surprise crew member – Lynne – who has come back to work out what she wants to do with her life. Jan and Kate are overjoyed that she has come home, as Vanessa is to see Jack. Charles Frere speculates on the reason for his father’s return to Tarrant. He suspects a plot involving Orrin and Laura, who has suggested a - alliance. Sir John gives nothing away. All is due to be revealed at a garden party Sir Edward has planned. They assess the Nielson Holdings (Sir Edward’s company) share price, and Charles warns Gerald ahead of a meeting with Laura to gain further information as to any hidden motives. Jan, excited by her daughter’s unexpected return, misses an important business meeting staged by Robert Hastings.

shares as collateral, but he does not wish to lay them open to threat. He confirms that he has resolved the rights issue with Laura, but Sir John identifies that his launch of the trailer-sailor is experienced far too many delays. He reveals his colleagues at the bank do not share his optimistic outlook for the future. Returning home with Lynne, Jan receives an irate telephone call from Robert, and she is suddenly reminded of the meeting. Laura and Orrin discuss their first moves in partnership, and speculate as to their association with Relton Marine. They discuss his share-holding at Relton and how best to turn it to their mutual advantage. Laura presses Orrin on the subject of Sir Edward, whom Orrin reveals he enjoys a good relationship with. They part company as Gerald arrives for his meeting with Laura, a somewhat uncomfortable affair after the end of their relationship.

. They briefly discuss progress on the luxury cruiser, and he also explores the working relationship between and Relton Marine, and his own personal relationship with the company.

en pays Sir Edward a visit at Highfield, whereupon they discuss his downfall at the hands of Laura Wilde and his aspirations to reacquire his company. He proposes cultivating a relationship with Eckhardt Sahn, and suggests that Sir Edward persuades him to convince Sahn and the Mediterranean Poelma Corporation to furnish him with an advanced payment for orders to extricate him from his financial problems. When he implies that both Sahn and Sir Edward owe him a favour, Sir Edward is placed in an uncomfortable situation. Ken refers to his connections in the Fraud Squad, and implies that more names and information could be leaked in the future unless he acquires the support he needs to further is deal.

. Charles tears Gerald off a strip for his encounter with Laura, during which he discusses his personal feelings for her more so than the business matters. He warns Gerald they need to remain one step ahead of her at all times in order not to become another of her victims. Laura reveals to Orrin that Ken is negotiating with the Poelma Corporation, and that Sir Edward and Charles also appear to have strong connections with the company. She asks Orrin to make a request to Sir Edward to arrange a meeting with one of their representatives as soon as possible.

refit and Vanessa finds it hard to have a serious talk with him. Finally, she corners him over a candlelit dinner and says that if his offer of marriage is still open the answer is “Yes”. Jan confides in Kate that she may have made a big mistake allowing Robert into the business. But she’s heartened when Lynne decides to stay on and help her set up the cosmetics subsidiary.

commission, which must be on time and within budget. Avril expresses her concerns regarding the Mermaid Yard’s falling behind in the schedules for refitting as well, and they clash over different business practices: she accuses him of living in the past, and he angrily denies dragging his feet in order to complete commissions.

, David Relton warmly witnesses Laura’s arrival before setting off for a polo match. Jan meets with Kate at , whereupon she furiously recounts her meeting with Sir Edward, in which he implied she had made a mistake in ending their affair and once again offering her Highfield Estate. She expresses her fears that he may strike against in it as a last vindictive blow against her. Whilst Kate organises a “Welcome Home” party for Lynne, Jan expresses her doubts about the huge financial commitment she has taken on to her daughter. Lynne comes up with an idea for the cosmetics range which she later presents to both herself and Robert, with whom she is engaged in a lunch appointment. She proposes to develop a range of cosmetics specifically for outdoors and sports, which will be both attractive and protective. Jan is enthusiastic, but as usual Robert is very cautious.

commission must be completed on time. Laura later convenes with Orrin to discuss his delight at stirring up the situation at Relton and the Mermaid Yard. When Kate arrives at the Yard to invite Vanessa and Jack to a celebratory dinner, Jack returns from his meeting with Avril in a foul mood. He also has an angry exchange with Leo later in the day when he visits the Yard to retrieve more of Tom’s design plans. When he leaves, Vanessa discusses the meeting with Avril and tries to calm him down. Her efforts fall on deaf ears when he claims she knows nothing about raising a family, and she should keep out of his disagreement with her. Ahead of his polo match, David Relton takes a stroll around Relton’s premises, reminiscing over old times. Jenny returns to Ken Masters Enterprises, buoyed by the sales of the trailer-sailor but rapidly deflated when Ken insists that his pursuit of a large distribution deal over trivial sales.

, renamed . Kate delivers an impassioned speech, expressing her happiness at her grand-daughter’s return, and at the forthcoming nuptials between Jack and Vanessa; Jack reflects on Tom’s passing, and raises a toast in his memory. Later, Vanessa asks Jan to design her wedding dress. Meanwhile, Sir Edward loads a video cassette into a camera and records his Last Will and Testament.

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and returned to Tarrant on a whim. Vanessa is wary of this “black sheep” (whom she still feels bitter towards over his quick sale of Relton Marine), but he woos the rest of Tarrant with his easy charm. She demands to know why, after twenty-five years, he has returned to Tarrant. He claims to have sold his company for a ridiculous sum and has returned from South America to weigh up his options for the future. As the coffin is laid to rest, Abby places flowers at the graveside. Gerald arrives in time for the conclusion of the bible reading, which is briefly interrupted as Ken receives a mobile telephone call, which somewhat breaks the solemnity of the event.

. Returning to the Yard office, he accepts an invitation to dinner from David, much to Vanessa’s chagrin, as he was expected to meet with the Vicar to discuss their forthcoming marriage. At the reception after Sir Edward’s funeral, Abby and Gerald are annoyed that Polly has sent her lawyer to represent her. Lynne and Jan discuss who will inherit Highfield, and Ken later reveals that the call he received hinted at his “resurrection”. Robert expresses his concerns regarding the rumours about his uncle, Sir John, which have surfaced at the bank. Ken implies that Orrin will need to watch his back in future, as he may soon have both Laura and himself as powerful enemies. Abby is repelled by the sight of the “vultures” gathering for the spoils of the tycoon’s empire.

for one of his Mediterranean contacts, and he proposes calling upon her services to achieve this end. Gerald meets with Charles after the funeral and reception, and he expresses his view that he should have attended, in order to forgive the dead man. Charles, disconsolate, reveals for the first time in his life he doesn’t know what to think and feel, whereas in the past he was also so self-assured and confidence; he is uncertain whether to feel angry, relieved, bitter, guilty or a sense of loss. Gerald advises there is no “correct” way to feel, and finds it difficult to articulate the right comforting words for his grieving friend. Charles assures Gerald that Sir Edward knew precisely what he was going before his death, and has set in place a variety of “time bombs” which will go off one by one.

Europe. Avril is intrigued by the proposition. Sir John Stevens tells Charles that he has had to resign from the bank. He is being pressured over his aid to Charles and Gerald over the Diacra court case and has no intention of ending up in prison, least of all for a Frere. Charles and Gerald speculate who could have ousted Sir John, and identify his nephew Robert is a possible suspect. When Sir John reveals that Hector Burrage has been lobbying for a seat on the board of the bank, if not the Chairmanship itself, and that attention has been too closely drawn to them all.

, Robert questions her priorities when he discovers she is designing Vanessa’s wedding dress, and despite her defence at undertaking it during her spare time, he continues by revealing that Sir John has resigned from the bank, and warns her that the new Chairman may not be so generous towards her business, unless she keeps it up to scratch. When Ken returns to the Relton Marine site, he witnesses David Relton leaving Avril’s office and his interest is roused. He asks Jenny who he was, but she is unable to identify him. He reveals with elation that the Poelma Corporation are to be represented at the trailer-sailer demonstration that Jenny and Lynne are giving, and that if he can secure a fleet order deal, it will be to their mutual benefit. Orrin demands a meeting with Leo to discuss Abby, and when they meet by the waterfront later in the day, Orrin discusses the fact that Abby still feels something for her. He reveals that she cannot acquire custody of William without her, and she cannot attain it without him. He offers Leo a raft of financial inducements to release her back to him, and he punches him in response and delivers threats to keep away from her.

, where he raises a toast to his forthcoming marriage to Vanessa and the future of the Mermaid Yard. Before leaving, he offers them unlimited credit for a drinking bout, which the pair readily agree to savour. Jack considers asking him to be his Best Man. At the Howard home, Kate and Lynne test the various cosmetics they intend to employ in their proposal, but Jan reacts angrily to their frivolity as she starts to feel the pressure. Abby reassures Leo that he is the one she loves, and Leo gives her an engagement ring, which she happily accepts.

venture. As Leo leaves, Sir John pays her a visit at Relton to bid his farewells to her, but not before implying that his nephew may have been responsible for his enforced resignation from the bank.

at a fair distance from land, Leo insists that they can now speak without interruption. Abby is struggling with the dilemma that the Will has posed her with. She is torn between Leo and Thomas, and protecting her son William from being used as a pawn in a battle between Frere and Robert Hudson. Leo says it has to be her decision and he won’t pressurise her. She assures him she is still determined to marry him, but she expresses a need to sort everything out before they can be man and wife.

, Laura has been showered in bouquets of flowers from David Relton. When Orrin arrives, he questions Relton’s association with Avril and speculates about his true motives in cultivating relationships with them both. She taunts Orrin about Leo’s violent reaction to his proposal regarding Abby, and highlights the fact that, provided they remain co-executors together, the pair will become a powerful force to be reckoned with, provided she does not marry Leo. He proudly reveals he intends to play the situation to his own advantage, and whilst he claims he loves her, Laura is not convinced.

, Jan and Lynne consider the impact of Sir Edward’s will on the entire family, but with particular reference to Leo. Their discussion is interrupted when Robert returns to reveal that there is intense speculation about who will replace Sir John as Chairman of the bank and that he has been unable to acquire any leads. Jan insists that if the bank consider calling in the loan, she will fight them to the last. Orrin deviously manipulates Abby’s feelings whilst pretending to be helpful. Charles reveals to Gerald that he has been unable to ascertain from Sir John who was responsible for his enforced resignation prior to his departure from England. They discuss the fluctuating share price of Frere Holdings and his intention to move into Highfield. He also expresses his fears that, as his father owned considerable shares in Frere Holdings, if he left instructions for them to be dumped onto the market the company may be under a serious threat. When Gerald defies Charles’ fears and claims he is worried about a ghost, their meeting ends badly. Convinced by Vanessa to change his mind, Jack asks Bill to be his best man, claiming he was only joking when he implied that David would assume the role. Ken is intrigued by David Relton’s presence at Relton Marine and asks his contact, Jeremy, to check him out. He has also suggested a joint distribution deal with businessman Challon to Avril, whom he suggests they meet in Malta whilst he attends a polo match.

Southampton development, Charles claims he is waiting for a call from Bill Shepherd, Sir Edward’s New York lawyer, with whom he intends to discuss his father’s plans. Gerald leaves him to his own devices and sets off for the marina development alone. Later, Jan is worried that Robert and Lynne are getting close. She learns from Sir John in Zurich that he has been offered a seat on the bank’s board. She confronts him with this news asks demands to know what else he is keeping from her. Over dinner, Vanessa and Jack discuss their last-minute doubts ahead of the wedding. Meanwhile, Avril and David enjoy a meal at the Yacht Club, whilst Ken and Jenny speculate nearby as to their developing “relationship”.

, with both putting up a quarter of a million to float the new company. Challon presents a certified cheque having shaken hands on the deal, and whilst Avril expresss the desire to consult her lawyers, Challon intimates that business should be a matter of mutual trust. When he leaves the restaurant to accept a telephone call, Avril asks David what she has done to offend him. She is shocked when David implies that she should have conducted business in a similar manner, and he plants the seed of doubt in her mind that he may back out of the deal if she cannot reach an agreement. Laura returns to to find Orrin has broken open her safe and discovered she is cultivating a deal with Charles. He warns her that neither of them can afford to have him as an enemy. When he leaves, she angrily smashes a photograph of David, declaring him a bastard.

Malta, Avril is taken on a test-cruise of the proposed powerboat in which she has been asked to invest. She asks David to arrange for the vessel to be turned around so that she can make an urgent telephone call. Charles speculates on a potential merger in the future between Nielson Holdings and the Hudsons, and the potential damage such a power bloc could do to his interests. Gerald suggests he considers the present rather than the future. Having secured the deal, Avril prepares to leave Malta. David stays behind, apparently to attend a polo match, and asks Avril to extend her apologies to Jack for missing his stag night. She leaves in confident mood. Jack’s drunken night at is a rowdy affair which ends with Jack and Leo passing out.

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, Robert expresses his concerns that the new Chairman at the bank may call in Jan’s loan, and he insists that she remains on top of all her work ahead of the appointment. Vanessa arrives to inspect her wedding dress, upon which Jan is putting the finishing touches. Vanessa is nervous ahead of the big event. Jenny puts the trailer-sailor through its paces on the water. She takes the vessel to Bloomfield to meet with Ken, who’s nose is severely out of joint at having been stood up by David Relton. He suspects he has been set up.

, Laura is frustrated that she has been able to located David Relton. Having cashed the company’s completion bond, she considers contacting the police. When Orrin asks if she has informed Laura, and indicates she has been trying to find another explanation before approaching her. Lynne meets Charles at Frere Holdings and he offers to help Leo in case of a battle over the Will, which may involve Thomas’ custody. Ken tells Avril he’s been let down by David Relton and suspects a con. When she reveals Laura has informed her that she has been swindled out of three-hundred-thousand pounds, and coupled with Ken’s twenty-five-thousand pound advance, she is momentarily concerned. Avril tells him that Pierre Challon is due to arrive at any moment, but when he enters Avril is shocked to see he is not the man she signed the agreement with in Malta. Kate is concerned for Leo. She feels Abby has changed since Sir Edward’s death. Leo feels sure that she loves him and will make the right decision. Whilst they share lunch, Abby visits a wide range of exclusive stores, where she spends a small fortune on new clothes and a new look, in furtherance of an entirely new image.

to tell Jack that Vanessa’s brother is a con-man. Protective of Vanessa, he says he will tell her, but not until after the wedding. Jan is annoyed that Charles is trying to interfere in the complicated situation involving Leo and Abby, and whilst Lynne believes he was genuinely concerned, Jan believes that he is dividing camps between those supporting his stance and those against him. Their argument is interrupted when Robert arrives at , expressing that the tense atmosphere at the bank has culminated in a rumour he has been able to source identifying who forced his uncle’s resignation. He reveals to Jan that, following a meeting the next day, he may have a better idea of the identity of the party responsible.

. He virtually repeats Laura’s observations that the company is ripe for a takeover bid, and suggests a join assault on the company. When Charles raises the matter of Relton Marine, Ken implies that whilst he does not want to betray any confidences, he would be prepared to reward certain favours with confidential information. At Jack’s stag night, staged at , Tony leaves early.

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, Robert and Lynne have a tense meeting regarding her marketing proposals for the new cosmetic range. Robert suggests that Jan reconsiders the product launch, insisting it should be fresh and innovative, but Jan does not agree with the suggestion. He once again reiterates the implications of a new regime at the bank; when she asks who the successor to Sir John Stevens will be, he reveals he may know after a lunch appointment. Their meeting ends with a telephone call revealing that Kate has been arrested. Orrin calls upon Avril to discuss the end of her relationship with Leo, and the co-executor relationship they will now share. They discuss his capacity to cultivate and use his father in support of a contestation bid against Charles. Orrin suggests that she accompanies him to America that evening to discuss the situation with his father, and she is giving the offer serious consideration. Kate, having been questioned by the police, discusses the situation with Jan outside the station: they have discovered documents that appear to have been stolen from the Mermaid Yard, which contain confidential information about her stand against Charles Frere’s development plans for the Mermaid. Kate is convinced someone is trying to smear her and Admiral Redfern.

Malta, Jack and Vanessa indulge in some marketplace shopping for a variety of fabrics, dresses and rugs. Whilst Vanessa appears blissfully happy, Jack seems to have a great weight on his mind. She presses him again, and he reluctantly admits that he does not want to discuss it, but he should. He finally tells her about the fraud her brother, David, has worked on Avril and Laura. She is shocked and hurt. When Bill and Leo discuss the break-in with Tony, the latter resents his questioning, but Bill is certain that the apprentice is not telling the truth. The meeting ends badly, and Leo advises that they both cool down before the discussion continues. Lynne arrives to invite Leo out to lunch on . Robert meets with Admiral Redfern for lunch, over which the pair discuss Sir John’s enforced resignation and his potential successor. The latter implies he need not worry about the new appointment, inferring that he himself has secured the position.

, Lynne tries to convince Leo to let Charles help regarding Abby and Thomas. Leo cannot understand why he has offered his help, as Abby would naturally be his primary concern, but Lynne insists that whilst William is a Hudson, Thomas is a Howard, but Leo considers whether or not he will stay that way should he accept Charles’ assistance. Gerald assesses the forthcoming business plans and Relton’s distribution agreement with the Poelma Corporation with Avril. When he queries the fine print of the Poelma deal, he reveals that she could take an inspired guess as to the other parties interested in the company. When Avril raises the issue concerning Pierre Challon, Gerald implies that Relton are legally liable, and that Charles could use it as leverage against her and Relton should she be unable to resolve the matter. Avril reveals she is due to have supper with him when he arrives from Paris later that day.

Hudsons could lend far more powerful support to to Poelma bid than Charles could ever hope to offer. Back at the apartment in Malta, Jack and Vanessa discuss the situation arising from her brother’s fraudulent activities. Vanessa vows to reimburse the money Laura and Avril have lost. She suggests that they return early to Tarrant to resolve the matter, but Jack convinces her that their time is Malta is for themselves and no one else, and that they should make the most of it.

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, his new yacht, ahead of his participation in the Frere Five Star Cup. He suggests that they would make a formidable team crewing for the race, and she asks whether Avril are entering in the race. Charles implies that she will, as Relton need all the publicity they can get, and that he will enjoy beating her. Having returned from his honeymoon, Jack inspects Xanadu at the Mermaid Yard. Whilst Tony expresses a desire to speak to him, Bill insists they need to talk urgently. He also implies that Kate is keen to speak to him as well.

has raised concerns with the board. He expresses his support for her cosmetics venture, but insists that she is dealing with a new regime which needs to be won over. At the end of their meeting, Robert insists that she is behaving like a child. Laura and Charles meet at the Yacht Club, during which she approaches Charles about a joint takeover bid of the Poelma Corporation. Though he is obviously wary of her, he nevertheless agrees after Ken arranges a meeting with him and exchanges barbs with Laura concerning David Relton. The pair also discuss Leo’s apparent disinterest in Abby and the forthcoming custody battle. Meanwhile, Jenny suggests to Ken the construction of a small wooden boat.

with Jack. He insists he will run the Yard his own way, and Leo tells him he is wrong: Relton run the Yard, and he has no intention of being forced to pay the penalty clause. Vanessa sells shares to repay Avril the two-hundred-and-fifty-thousand pounds she lost, but when Gerald and Avril learn that they were Relton shares, they fear that Charles may have bought them, in which case he will have the balance of power. Later, she learns from her broker that the shares were sold as a single block. Gerald and Avril consider whether or not Charles will contact them, having acquired the shares, but their meeting is interrupted when Pierre Challon arrives. Vanessa leaves, and they discuss the Poelma Corporation’s imminent takeover by a dozen different potential sources. He recommends that Relton extricate themselves from any contractural obligations to the company as soon as possible, and whilst Gerald implies it is easier said than done, Avril insists that they must try.

, Robert apologises to Jan and suggests that he crew with her in the Frere Five Star Cup as publicity for their new outdoor cosmetic range. Lynne reveals that she is sailing with Charles. Whilst Robert reveals that he believes he knows enough about sailing, Jan says she’ll ask Leo instead. Laura meets with Pierre Challon, whereupon he learns the cruiser completion date has been delayed by a further ten days, and despite her pleas regading a cash-flow problem, Challon insists he intends to invoke the penalty clause. Tony confesses to Jack that he was searching the files for information about his father, whom he never knew. His mother worked in a Tarrant boatyard and the lad feels his father must have also. When he mentions his mother’s name, Jack is secretly stunned.

shares for him, he would be prepared to exchange his Relton stake. When Charles asks him how soon he wants the shares, Ken asks him how desperately he wants the stake in Relton. Robert unexpectedly invites Jan out for dinner to get her away from work.

Hudson family. Leo cynically believes that he is only interested in money and business, especially when he refers to William as the bargaining chip in the negotiations, but he reveals that he wants Thomas to remain in the United Kingdom, and is in a position to exert pressure in the proceedings. He expresses a desire to act on Leo’s behalf in both their interests, and Leo reluctantly agrees.

to reveal that he has arranged an appointment with the Poelma Corporation for later in the day, and that he has a jet waiting to take them to Malta. Admiral Redfern invites Kate to accompany him to a presentation at the Frere Five Star Cup, but she reluctantly turns down the offer as she is looking after baby Thomas. Before leaving, he reveals to her that Robert is managing Frere Holdings’ account at the bank. The pair are both concerned he has not disclosed the fact that Jan.

New York, ahead of a meeting with the solicitors Orrin angrily confronts Abby regarding the request she made to Ken Masters, a proposition which involved some two million American dollars. Abby insists the deal is already done, and that she has faith in his capabilities. As they wait in the solicitor’s office, Orrin accuses Abby of wielding her power dangerously against Charles, and he warns her not to act independently for fear of jeopardising their chances of custody. She receives a telephone call from Ken, and she is pleased with the news he has to impart. She reveals to Orrin that the deal is done, and Orrin warns her that he believes she has backed the wrong horse. She assures him that Ken is under her control, but Orrin implies that it should be a mutual arrangement.

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whilst Ropbert and Jan crew , and Jenny and Leo enjoy sailing . Avril, Gerald and Pierre Challon speculate about who backed Ken Masters’ takeover of the Poelma Corporation. They are pleased that Ken has granted permission for Relton’s release from their contractual obligations, and Pierre expresses that he is intrigued when Ken asks to see him.

on handicap, and it’s clear that something is developing between them. Jan and Lynne’s testing of the outdoor cosmetics in race conditions is a great success.

boat to sell as a favour to its present owner. Vanessa realises that something is troubling him, and tries to speak to him about it. He implies that he can’t discuss it with her in the pub, and when she ventures that she may not like the news he has to offer, he suggests that may well be the case. Returning home, Kate informs Jan that Charles’ business and financial matters are being managed by Robert. She is far from impressed. At Relton, Gerald receives a telephone call from Abby, who is now in Bermuda with Orrin ahead of their meeting with the Hudsons. She has also been commissioned to undertake a photographic contract, and whilst her father warns her to get her priorities right, Abby reveals that Charles is due to converge in Bermuda, accompanied by the attornies. When Gerald expresses his fears to Avril that they may pursue an out-of-court settlement, he insists that he must join them.

, Jan angrily confronts Robert as to his management of Charles’ interests. Robert insists that his only manages his personal interests, and that they will not conflict with her own business affairs. She also challenges his children’s appearance at the post-race celebrations, and he explains that his ex-wife foisted them upon him without notice. Lynne arrives with the photographs taken of the cosmetics test, and they are all impressed. They consider the Tarrant County Club as a potential venue for the official launch, and when Jan proposes they take a preliminary jaunt there, Robert indicates he will need to bring the children with him. Charles expresses his gratitude to Hector Burrage for having tried, but failed, to dislodge Admiral Redfern from the Chairmanship of the bank. He reveals that he has exchanged a share deal with Laura Wilde at ahead of completing a deal for a strike on Relton Marine.

, in which he reveals that James Brooke’s shares at House Of Howard have suddenly become available. She is very keen to secure them. Charles meets with Leo, suggesting that Thomas moves into Highfield ahead of his custody battle with the Hudsons. Lynne tries to assure her brother that it would only be for a short time, but he refuses the offer. He claims to only care about the safety and security of his son, and when he refuses to attend to meeting in Bermuda, Charles persuades Leo to allow Lynne to accompany him as Leo’s representative, which Leo agrees to willingly.

. At Ken Masters Enterprises, Jenny is overjoyed that Ken has not let him down. When Charles arrives and exchanges congratulations with her over her victory in the Frere Five Star Cup, she leaves the two men to discuss their varying business fortunes. He presses Ken to admit that the Hudsons were behind his acquisition of the Poelma Corporation, and he reveals mysteriously that they did not provide the financial backing. They discuss the exchange of shares, and Ken is buoyant as to his future prospects.

. She enquires about his stake in , and offers to pay over the odds for his seven percent, and whilst he is surprised that she is aware of the level of his stake, he rejects her offer. However, he is intrigued as to what she is up to. When he presses her to an explanation, she claims to be “out for a bit of shopping”. In Bermuda, Gerald finds himself trying to talk sense to Abby and accuses her photographic contract of having been engineered by Hudson Publishing Corporation. When he asks who’s idea it was to have William in attendance at Bermuda, Abby reveals Robert Hudson made the decision. He accuses the Hudsons of providing her with a number of distractions ahead whilst he secretly negotiates with Charles and the lawyers, and she reacts badly to the implication.

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, Charles prepares for his confrontation with Robert Hudson over the Will. Lynne, trying to lighten the mood, asks for his help from the water, and when he provides assistance, she pulls him into the water. At , Ken demands Laura’s resignation, claiming she has lost the support of the company’s board. She claims that despite his acquisition of further shares in the firm, she will not be ousted. When he claims that the Poelma Corporation’s board have also lost confidence in her after she loses a contract with them, and also reveals that Relton are losing confidence in her, he tells her that her future is in jeopardy. He implies that if she exchanges her shares to him, he may be able to persuade the relevant parties to regain confidence in her abilities.

Bermuda. Leo implies that reaching an agreement is one thing, but actually securing custody is another thing entirely. Kate queries whether or not they can trust Abby in this affair. Meanwhile, a wide range of boats converge on Tarrant ahead of the Gaffer Race. Whilst Vanessa and Bill prepare for their entry in the race on board , they speculate as to where Jack could be. They dispatch Jenny to search for him.

Bermuda, reflecting on their forthcoming meeting with the Hudsons. Orrin claims that they are prepared to offer a fifty million dollar settlement to secure custody of William, but Gerald has his reservations regarding Charles’ involvement. He wants Orrin’s assurance that they enter into negotiations fully prepared, and expresses his concerns that Abby could be hurt by the situation. They are interrupted by Avril’s arrival. She is excited that she has received a telephone call regarding William.

, and they depart without Jenny to avoid paying a penalty clause. Admiral Redfern reveals that her proposal will make her accountable to the shareholders, and that despite her new range of cosmetics, a sum of two-hundred thousand pounds must be generated if her proposed floatation on the Unlisted Securities Market is to succeed. She asks Redfern to persuade the bank’s board to agree to the proposal, and he indicates he will present it to the board meeting that afternoon. After their meeting, Jan receives a telephone call from Ken, who has been keenly endeavouring to contact her. He invites her out to lunch to discuss something important.

. She expresses concerns that now he has acquired the Poelma Corporation, he may also set his sights on Relton now that he has aligned himself with Pierre Challon on the board. She implies that Pierre could provide her with invaluable information, but when Avril rejects the suggestion, she angrily reacts to her old friend’s lack of support. On her return to the jetty, Jenny is shocked to find that the has left without her. Orrin has a difficult exchange with his father, who accuses him of deliberately missing a party he had arranged to greet Abby and his son when they returned to America. They briefly discuss his victory in the Bermudan yacht race whilst Gerald comforts a distraught Abby. Tension rises between the pair as Charles and Lynne arrive for the meeting. Hudson expresses his regret at Sir Edward’s death, and reflects on the problems arising from the terms and conditions of his will.

, Robert receives a visit from Claude’s mother, Brigitte Dupont, who arrives and reveals that the rights to the perfume Jan is marketing belong to her. Meanwhile, Jan meets Ken for lunch, at which he boasts of his flourishing business empire and discusses her recent business difficulties. He offers his help, and she politely claims to bear the offer in mind. He raises the subject of whether or not she regrets not having married Sir Edward, and reflects on the millions at his disposal. He reflects on the fact that neither he, nor James Brooke, ever deserved her, and shamelessly flirts with her. In the Gaffers Race, the is four minutes ahead of its closest competitors.

, but the conversation soon moves around to her forthcoming round-the-world voyage. It is clear that their relationship shows signs of deepening. He implies that he does not want to rush into another relationship until the situation with Abby is resolved, and she reveals she was about to suggest precisely the same thing. Laura takes Pierre Challon on a test-cruise of the boat he commissioned from . He is impressed with the vessel, and she suggests that return to the office, sign the paperwork and discuss another matter of importance. Robert confronts Jan regarding the precise ownership of the perfumery rights, and although she insists Claude’s mother is mistaken, Robert recognises a strong threat not only to the product launch, but he also reveals he will not support the company’s floatation if she is engaged in legal complications. He threatens to abandon her altogether unless the situation can be rectified soon.

Hudson insists that Gerald should talk some sense into Abby, but he confirms that she had made up her mind, and if they don’t themselves soon, the trip to Bermuda will have been wasted.

returns from to visit Avril at Relton, and it is clear that a relationship is flourishing between them. He reveals that Laura has discussed cultivating support regarding the Poelma Corporation, and Avril confirms that she feels threatened with Ken’s approaches towards . Challon warns her that she must also treat Ken with caution, as he is extremely ambitious. Ken meets with Admiral Redfern, and although he is unimpressed with Ken’s temporary business premises, he is assured by Ken that he has enough capital backing to move to a new location in the near future. He implies he has vast capital at his disposal which he intends to place with the bank, who will be instructed to deploy them in a variety of projects. He also reveals to the Admiral the precise source of the party responsible for the smear campaign against himself and Kate, and that the information may be of some use to him, but he is surprised when the Admiral reveals he too is close to discovering the identity of the culprit. As closes in on victory in the Gaffer Race, Leo and Jenny discuss her last-minute preparations for her trip. He invites her for a drink, but she reluctantly declines as she has far too much to attend to before leaving Tarrant. However, as he leaves the site, she calls him back and accepts his offer.

Hudson implies Abby and Orrin need to be taught a lesson, and whilst Charles makes sympathetic noises, he reveals to Lynne that he does not trust either Hudson, Orrin, Gerald or Abby with regard to the negotiations. Jan tries in vain to contact Lynne in Bermuda, but is unable to reach her. Robert pays her a visit after office hours and the pair make their peace after their recent disagreement. He reveals they have convinced the bank’s board as to the viability of Jan’s floatation proposal, but reminds her that Claude’s mother’s claims against the rights to the perfumery venture must be resolved. Jan cannot believe the veracity of her claim, but Robert remains concerned.

wins the Gaffers Race. At the prize-giving reception, an overjoyed Jack considers Avril’s budding relationship with Pierre Challon, and tells Vanessa he was delayed from attending the race as he’s found a traditional boatyard for sale, and he thinks it’s time they moved on. Vanessa cannot believe that he is considering such a radical change. Abby, Orrin and Gerald reflect on their meeting with the Hudsons and Charles, and whilst Gerald warns them to be cautious in celebrating too early, Abby is determined to sweep them both aside in pursuit of William’s custody. When Gerald suggests forming a strategy, Abby reveals she already has – months ago.

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launch of the cosmetics range, which has a strong Mediterranean flavour. Jan does not appear pleased at Lynne’s arrival, a fact confirmed when she speaks to Robert. She apologises for delayed her return for a stopover in New York, and explains she hopes the delay will help Leo’s cause. Jan angrily confronts her regarding Brigitte Dupont’s challenge regarding ownership, and Jan says they have a serious problem on their hands if her challenge is successful.

cosmetics range for the goes particularly well, though Jan is unaware that Laura is monitoring events closely at the reception. Gerald reveals to Avril that Ken fronted the lobby against Charles at the Frere Holdings board meeting, and explains the background to Abby providing her support to the venture. He suspects that Abby has been used, but Avril praises her shrewd business acumen.

and finds Orrin packing his belongings. She confronts him about Charles’ enforced resignation and tries to ascertain if he was responsible for the move. She voices the rumours that Ken may have been responsible for Charles’ ousting, and whilst Orrin pretends to be surprised, she expresses her concerns that Ken may now target her. Orrin assures her of his support should he attempt a strike, but she is far from convinced with his loyalty. At the Mermaid Yard, Jack tries to convince Bill to accompany him on a move to a new boatyard. Presenting him with the designs and specifications for the new Yard, Bill remains determined to stay in Tarrant. Jack reluctantly broaches the subject of his successor at the Mermaid Yard, and is surprised when Bill claims he could not fill Jack’s shoes. He reveals that Avril has suggested Leo as his successor.

, Admiral Redfern reveals that a sum of twenty-thousand pounds paid to Brigitte Dupont will resolve the ownership issue regarding the perfumery claim, and Jan is particularly relieved. Before leaving, he asks if she has spoken to Kate recently, but he fails to ascertain if she has told her daughter about his proposal. Robert takes Lynne’s side and tells Jan not to let her business destroy her personal relationships, as it did with his wife.

as they discuss her round-the-world voyage in the morning, and his taking the helm at the Mermaid Yard. He contemplates what Tom would have thought of his appointment, and Jenny confirms that he would have been proud. He reveals that he is handing Thomas over to Abby in the morning, despite the best wishes of his family. He believes Abby has agreed to their joint custody plans. Jack and Vanessa are packing their belongings into boxes ahead of the removal men collecting them prior to their move from Tarrant. Jack asks Vanessa for her thoughts about him considering offering Tony an appointment at the new Yard, and she thinks it is a nice idea. He further reveals that Bill does not want to accompany him to the new premises. Kate lectures Jan on the priorities and delicate balance between her professional and personal lives, with particular reference to the situation Leo has found himself in, and Lynne’s distressed return from having seen Charles. She reveals that Lynne is carrying Frere’s child, and she is far from pleased. She culminates this trilogy of revelations by informing her that Admiral Redfern has proposed to her.

to find Ken seated at her desk. He fires her immediately, terminating her services with a letter signed by the new chairman of the board – Ken Masters. He reveals that despite her confidence, she will definitely lose the Poelma deal if she remains in control. He tells her Orrin has sold his shares to him, has left the company and he is now in control. He tells Laura she has an hour to clear out her belongings.

Pierre she cannot escort him to the airport due to other commitments, but she assures him she will keep in touch ahead of the Challon-Relton merger. When the shares are launched they open higher than expected (at two pounds and fifty three pence) and she and Robert celebrate. There’s a hint that a romantic relationship is forming between the two business partners and friends as Robert tells her that, on paper at least, she is a millionairess. She asks why she feels so empty as they share a glass of champagne, and Robert assures her that as soon as she realises there is more to life than her career, she will feel fine.

, a media reception records Jenny’s preparations for her round-the-world voyage. Charles meets Lynne after a check-up with her doctor tells her that business will from now on take second place to their expected child, and he intends to dispel the ghost of his father from his life. She voices her concerns that he will fight Abby in the same manner that he always fought against his own father, but Charles assures her he wants a fresh start if she will grant him the opportunity. On this basis, Lynne agrees to give him a chance to prove his words. Ken proudly bids Jenny farewell, reassuring her that he promised he would not let her down, and he hasn’t. Leo and Jenny bid a tearful farewell to one another, promising to keep in touch. They exchange a kiss as Bill untangles the rigging from the and wishes her bon voyage.

Laura tries to ingratiate herself with Gerald. She tells him that Abby has left for the United States of America with Orrin, and she fears that Frere and Robert Hudson may be about to join forces. If that’s the case, she warns, Gerald may need all the help he can get.

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Howards' Way location. Tarrant Yacht club, where Tom & family celebrate their boat 'The Flying Fish' win in the Commodore's cup. The Royal Southern Yacht club, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton , Hants.

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Never watched this first time round so now I've binge watched the 1st series I'm looking forward to how Hythe Marina takes shape. Actually quite impressed with some of the technical and marketing research that went into the program, but would still like to know how they got the Flying Fish to heel over as much in what looked like in fairly calm conditions. Glad to see too in episode 1, to attract the ladies, you need a Nimbus.

LOVE Howard's Way! Great for the boats but a lovely snapshot of Eighties style too. Some great characters. The Leisurecruise office was actually Sealine's office at Swanwick (now Bates Wharf Southampton).

Not seen the clip but you can get an exaggerated heal by lowering a trim tab while doing the turn. In fact by coincidence the guy who showed me that was during the Sealine trial on the Hamble for my boat in 2002 which I guess was from the Sealine office mentioned. ……not tried it since!!

colhel said: Never watched this first time round so now I've binge watched the 1st series I'm looking forward to how Hythe Marina takes shape. Actually quite impressed with some of the technical and marketing research that went into the program, but would still like to know how they got the Flying Fish to heel over as much in what looked like in fairly calm conditions. Glad to see too in episode 1, to attract the ladies, you need a Nimbus. Click to expand...

The Flying Fish, a Laser 28, is still on the Hamble and has been owned by friends for > 25 years

DavidJ said: Not seen the clip but you can get an exaggerated heal by lowering a trim tab while doing the turn. In fact by coincidence the guy who showed me that was during the Sealine trial on the Hamble for my boat in 2002 which I guess was from the Sealine office mentioned. ……not tried it since!! Click to expand...

SC35 said: Camera crew plus kit all sitting on the wrong side of the boat? I spotted the Nimbus as well - ideal as a committee boat. Click to expand...

stelican said: Trim tabs on a raggie whatever next! Click to expand...

Some yachts do actually have a device called a trim tab but it’s and vertically mounted foil on the trailing edge of the keel. It is usually adjustable at the helm and is designed to make the boat sail closer to the wind, upwind. Some of the old 12 metre Americas Cup boats had them

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I watched it first time round and then again as an adult and love it - there are a few Ken Masters on here... Yarmouth harbour was very different back then.

On my Sky box it's on the "Drama" channel. The same channel might be available on other platforms. Picture quality is not great on a large screen TV.

DrSpock said: I watched it first time round and then again as an adult and love it - there are a few Ken Masters on here... Click to expand...

Howards Way and Bergerac, there always seemed to be a reason to get back from the boat on a Sunday night in time for a TV show.

Switch said: Where did you find the series? YouTube, Netflix, Amazon?? I’d like to watch it again too. Click to expand...

Richard.C said: Howards Way and Bergerac, there always seemed to be a reason to get back from the boat on a Sunday night in time for a TV show. Click to expand...

Howards Way is on YouTube as well if you want to binge it.

Dino said: Some yachts do actually have a device called a trim tab but it’s and vertically mounted foil on the trailing edge of the keel. It is usually adjustable at the helm and is designed to make the boat sail closer to the wind, upwind. Some of the old 12 metre Americas Cup boats had them Click to expand...

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