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Howards' Way — Storyline

The BBC's answer to Dynasty, Howards' Way was launched in 1985 with an enormous 1 million pound budget. The main characters in the show were 'best boat designer in the world' Tom Howard, his boutique running wife Jan Howard, 'I'll have a drink' Jack Rolfe and a nasty man called Ken Masters. It starred Maurice Colbourne.

Cast & Crew

• Created by: Allan Prior, Gerard Glaister
• Starring: Kate O'Mara, Jan Harvey, Glyn Owen, Stephen Yardley, Lana Morris, Susan Gilmore, Edward Highmore, Robert Vahey

Howards' Way — Series Details

Howards' Way — Episode Guide

Series 1

• E1: Episode 1 (1985-09-05) — Tom Howard, along with son Leo and daughter Lyn, celebrate their success in the prestigious Commadore Cup but when Tom reveals he has been made redundant from Southern Aviation, no
• E2: Episode 2 (1985-09-12) — Ken Masters is interested in taking over the Mermaid Yard. He employs Leo Howard at the local pertol station and is eager to employ Jan. Meanwhile, Jan and Tom argue incessantly ab
• E3: Episode 3 (1985-09-19) — Tom confesses to his family that he has invested in the Mermaid Boat Yard and his family is livid about the sale of the Flying Fish. Abby finds settling into the Tarrant social sce
• E4: Episode 4 (1985-09-26) — Leo acts like a hero. Jack has reservations about Tom’s approach to the Mermaid Yard and Avril is caught in the crossfire. Abby’s relationship with her mother continues to be a dif
• E5: Episode 5 (1985-10-03) — Avril and Jack continue to disagree over the future of the Yard and Tom's role in the decision making. Jan offers Ken some business advice over dinner, much to Tom's annoyance. Leo
• E6: Episode 6 (1985-10-10) — Abby secretly leaves for Southamptom leaving all in Tarrant mystified. Lyn is perturbed by Phil Norton's agenda and blows her chance of crewing for him. Charles Frere shows an inte
• E7: Episode 7 (1985-10-17) — Over dinner with Tom, Avril confesses to buying the Flying Fish. Polly encounters Charles at a gallery opening but does not get the reception she desires. She later admits to Jan t
• E8: Episode 8 (1985-10-24) — Charles and Ken come to gentleman's agreement about the planned marina. Jack turns to drink when the yard loses the German business contract and the bank threatens to foreclose on
• E9: Episode 9 (1985-10-31) — Charles enlists Gerald's help in his plans to develop the marina. Tom and Jan come to a financial agreement even though their marriage is over. Leo is determined to help Abby and h
• E10: Episode 10 (1985-11-07) — Tom and Avril's first night together is interrupted by a boating accident. When it emerges that the boat was recently serviced by the Mermaid Yard, there are criminal charges to an
• E11: Episode 11 (1985-11-14) — The legal battle between Jack and Skellet over the Mermaid Yard hots up. Tom adapts his boat designs to appease Jack while Charles and Ken's plans for the marina development forge
• E12: Episode 12 (1985-11-21) — There is descent at the Boat Yard because Tom, Avril and Jack are all too preoccupied elsewhere. Jan and Ken celebrate the opening of their new business venture, the Periplus Bouti
• E13: Episode 13 (1985-11-28) — Relton Marine is apprehensive about investing in the Boat Yard's latest project. Lyn's altered behaviour causes Tom and Jan some concern. As Charles waits for his American wife to

Series 2

• E1: Episode 14 (1986-09-04) — Whilst the mermaid celebrated another successful launch, its future hangs in the balance at a London court. The mysterious disappearance of lovelorn Lynne causes panic.
• E2: Episode 15 (1986-09-11) — Brittle Polly Urquhart is delighted by the arrival of American stud Orin. Lynne's amnesia leaves her living in a world of strangers and news from France threatens Tarrant's bourgeo
• E3: Episode 16 (1986-09-18) — Environmentalist Leo comes to blows with creepy Ken Masters over the development of a local beauty spot. Patriarch Tom resorts to desperate measures to hep Lynne.
• E4: Episode 17 (1986-09-25) — As leather-clad Leo mourns for the birds, Mr Shellet plots a dangerous revenge. Ken's ambivalence towards Claude's designs enrages dazzling Jan and silver fox Charles puts a scheme
• E5: Episode 18 (1986-10-02) — Lynne’s transatlantic venture drives a wedge between Tom and Jan. Resistance to the marina development gathers momentum and Jack delivers Shellet an ultimatum. 
• E6: Episode 19 (1986-10-09) — There’s concern across Tarrant as Lynne disappears from radar. Abby’s mothering abilities are called into question and the press get wind of swanky Charles’s plans… 
• E7: Episode 20 (1986-10-16) — Ken’s cloak-and-dagger attempts to frighten Leo don’t have the required results. An opinionated visitor forces an impossible decision on Abby and an affectionate gesture from Tom e
• E8: Episode 21 (1986-10-23) — Polly’s revelation leaves fertile Charles in a quandary. Jack’s behaviour causes concern at home and the boatyard, forcing wily Avril into a boardroom decision. 
• E9: Episode 22 (1986-10-30) — The old firm is back in business, Bill!” Gerald forces a reconciliation with Charles. Abby’s involvement in the local environmental group causes concern for Leo and Jack agrees to
• E10: Episode 23 (1986-11-06) — Oh, happy day! France and Britain are joined in matrimony. Charles’ interests in the Mermaid ruffle feathers in the boardrooms of London and Abby confuses politics with desire. 
• E11: Episode 24 (1986-11-13) — Abby is seduced by the icy blue eyes of sexy but dangerous fanatic Curtis Jaeger. Leo and Jan come to blows and Tom is left reeling by Avril’s cold and concrete business heart. 
• E12: Episode 25 (1986-11-20) — Darling Jan proves she’s as wonderful a daughter as she is a mother and lover. Charles finally gains control of the boatyard, but is it just business he’s after? What future is the
• E13: Episode 26 (1986-11-27) — Charles and Abby come to a resolution. Claude’s designs dazzle the London Fashion Show, but hearts break and blood is spilt on the beaches and blouses of Tarrant.

Series 3

• E1: Episode 27 (1987-09-03) — The Mermaid is struggling to escape the negative publicity generated by the catamaran accident and desperately needs new contacts. Meanwhile Jan's ultra chic designs are in such gr
• E2: Episode 28 (1987-09-10) — The future of the Mermaid hangs in the balance with the coroner's verdict yet to be decided and to add insult to injury Charles plans to withdraw the Barracuda from the market. Tom
• E3: Episode 29 (1987-09-17) — Polly and Gerald's relationship is suffering as her spending gets out of control. Is Charles trying to sabotage the Mermaid? With financial ruin on the horizon, Jack earns a much-n
• E4: Episode 30 (1987-09-24) — The competition is on as the Summer Powerboat race , leads to tensions between Ken and Charles. Sir Edward , is approached by Jan with a business proposition and , he has one for h
• E5: Episode 31 (1987-10-01) — Jan's newly discovered talent Anna reveals she may be promised to someone and forced to quit the exciting world of fashion. Tom learns the outcome of the trial and can breathe a si
• E6: Episode 32 (1987-10-08) — The Mermaid faces repossession, but a saviour is on hand. Entrepreneurial Jan drives a hard bargain and after agreeing to help Tom out financially, she walks away with a forty perc
• E7: Episode 33 (1987-10-15) — Impressionable Leo makes a spontaneous decision after meeting Amanda's parents and decides it's time to move their relationship to the next level. Jack's frustration at Jan's inter
• E8: Episode 34 (1987-10-22) — Avril and Charles are at loggerheads after she decides to put the Barracuda back on the market, with her job on the line will she go ahead? Tensions at the Mermaid mount when a com
• E9: Episode 35 (1987-10-29) — Surprises are in the Tarrant air as Jack receives a blast from the past when his ex Vanessa shows up; Gerald earns a lucrative job offer from Sir Edward and financial assistance fr
• E10: Episode 36 (1987-11-05) — After the success of the Barracuda, a celebration is in order and it's officially launched by Relton. Charles has a new business partner, but he is left reeling after he learns his
• E11: Episode 37 (1987-11-12) — There's trouble in paradise for young lovers Leo and Amanda, with arguments on the horizon and a shocking discovery awaiting Leo, things aren't looking good. Ken's venture Leisure
• E12: Episode 38 (1987-11-19) — Gerald is on to Sir Edward's plot to ruin Ken despite his feigned interest in the floatation of Leisure Cruise on the stock market. Tom is left un-impressed when Ken's cheque, for
• E13: Episode 39 (1987-11-26) — The Mermaid's latest boat, The Sprit of Tarrant is a success as are Jan's latest creations. To make up for neglecting her, Charles surprises Avril with a trip to New York, as way o

Series 4

• E1: Episode 40 (1988-09-01) — As air-sea rescue searches for Charles and Avril, Sir Edward waits on Jan's answer to his proposal and Ken Masters looks to cash in on the plummeting Frere Holdings share price.
• E2: Episode 41 (1988-09-08) — Jan comes under pressure after a break-in at her design house, Sir Edward involves Tom in plans for the America's Cup and Polly sets her sights on becoming a top business woman. 
• E3: Episode 42 (1988-09-15) — Avril has discharged herself from the clinic, Jan offers Tom her shares in the Mermaid, Leo races for Relton and Abby does a photoshoot. 
• E4: Episode 43 (1988-09-22) — Sir Edward and Ken discover their proposed oil site is a designated bird sanctuary, Sarah scuppers a Russian Leisure Cruise deal and could Jack be leaving the Mermaid Yard? 
• E5: Episode 44 (1988-09-29) — Jan is befriended by fashion executive John Soames, Avril discusses her marriage proposal with her father and a big win at the races funds Jack’s plans for a wooden weekender vesse
• E6: Episode 45 (1988-10-06) — Sir Edward provides Tom with some unwanted information about his America's Cup rivals, Ken and Sarah's business relationship becomes more acrimonious and Jack collapses on board th
• E7: Episode 46 (1988-10-13) — A race against time to save Jack's life, counterfeit dresses of Jan’s stolen designs turn up in Guernsey and an embittered Ken is backed into a corner. 
• E8: Episode 47 (1988-10-20) — Abby’s custody battle receives a boost, Polly has plans to go into business and just who will Leo be racing for in the world championships? 
• E9: Episode 48 (1988-10-27) — Emma takes the Orkadian for a trial run, Abby is desperate for her photographic exhibition to find critical success and Tom and Emma accept an appealing business proposition from C
• E10: Episode 49 (1988-11-03) — Mike uncovers some secrets from Sir John Steven's past. Robert Hudson’s imminent arrival puts pressure on Abby and Jan and Jack and Emma organise the Tarrant Treasure Hunt. 
• E11: Episode 50 (1988-11-10) — Robert Hudson arrives in Tarrant to discuss custody of William, Jack and Tom fall out over the future of the Mermaid Yard and Ken continues on his mission to expose Sir John Steven
• E12: Episode 51 (1988-11-17) — Polly discovers Gerald has been cashing cheques from their account and they are virtually bankrupt, Charles and Avril meet head on and Abby returns home, putting the custody of Wil
• E13: Episode 52 (1988-11-24) — A mystery buyer is scooping up Relton Marine shares, the Fraud Squad visit Tarrant and Leo goes head-to-head against Ken in the powerboat championship. 

Series 5

• E1: Episode 53 (1989-09-07) — As Charles and Gerald face investigation by the Fraud Squad and Leo begins to recover from his crash, Laura Wilde arrives to take over Wilde Mouldings…
• E2: Episode 54 (1989-09-14) — Ken finds trouble in his personal and business life. Jan meets James Brooke, her potential competitor and Charles' plans for Relton become all too clear.
• E3: Episode 55 (1989-09-21) — Charles attempts to discover who implicated him in the fraud enquiry, Laura and Tom discuss joining forces with Ken and Abby travels with Leo to the Isle of Wight.
• E4: Episode 56 (1989-09-28) — Laura aims to profit from Charles and Avril's feud. James and Jan are at loggerheads over a designer and it is soon clear that business as well as personal matters have prompted Or
• E5: Episode 57 (1989-10-05) — Leisure Cruise shares are being bulk purchased by a mystery buyer. Laura warns Ken to keep personal matters out of business and Abby reassures Leo as he becomes jealous of Orin.
• E6: Episode 58 (1989-10-12) — Jan and James' business arguments fail to prevent them getting closer. Jack discovers Vanessa's secret business dealings and Abby's announcement finally opens Gerald's eyes…
• E7: Episode 59 (1989-10-19) — Vanessa has an ambitious new role, Avril focuses her attention on preventing Charles' take over bid and Orin interrupts Charles' exercise routine with a serious proposition.
• E8: Episode 60 (1989-10-26) — The Fraud Squad catch up with Charles. Tom and Jack struggle to meet their first deadline at the Mermaid Yard and while Jan focuses on the Howard Brooke fashion show, James has oth
• E9: Episode 61 (1989-11-02) — Avril returns from Malta to be embroiled in Charles' fraud case. Laura is determined to get hold of James' Howard Brooke shares and Kate cultivates her friendship with Admiral Redf
• E10: Episode 62 (1989-11-09) — Jan determines to stand by James. Kate is concerned about the impact of the new marina development and Jack has difficulty dealing with memories of his late wife.
• E11: Episode 63 (1989-11-16) — Charles and Gerald set their sights on revenge. Abby refuses to hand William over to the Hudsons and Ken and Laura court Sabio Fernandez for a business deal.
• E12: Episode 64 (1989-11-23) — Charles engages Battle Cry in a local six-metre yacht race and Abby joins Kate on the picket line at Mermaid Yard but has James taken on too bitter an enemy in Ken?
• E13: Episode 65 (1989-11-30) — Avril's position is in jeopardy now that Ken has sold his Relton shareholding to Charles. Jan confronts James over his actions and Leo takes on Ken in a one-against-one long-distan

Series 6

• E1: Episode 66 (1990-09-06)
• E2: Episode 67 (1990-09-13)
• E3: Episode 68 (1990-09-20)
• E4: Episode 69 (1990-09-27)
• E5: Episode 70 (1990-10-04)
• E6: Episode 71 (1990-10-11)
• E7: Episode 72 (1990-10-18)
• E8: Episode 73 (1990-10-25)
• E9: Episode 74 (1990-11-01)
• E10: Episode 75 (1990-11-08)
• E11: Episode 76 (1990-11-15) — Lynne rescues Charles when he falls overboard in the race, the negotiating parties assemble in Bermuda and Leo is impressed by Jenny's talents.
• E12: Episode 77 (1990-11-22) — Laura's future at Leisurecruise is in jeopardy, Robert Hudson arrives in Bermuda and Admiral Redfern has something important to say to Kate
• E13: Episode 78 (1990-11-29) — Charlie learns of his fate, Jan launches the cosmetics range, Gerald is stunned by Abby's proposal and Jack says a fond farewell.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Howards' Way have? 6 season(s) with 78 episodes.

Who created Howards' Way? Allan Prior, Gerard Glaister.

Where can I watch Howards' Way? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.