Howards' Way

Series 5

Tom Howard is made redundant from his job as a senior aircraft designer and decides to invest his skill, time and redundancy money in a run-down local boat-building yard. The decision puts a great strain on his marriage.

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13 Episodes

Episode 53
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Episode 53Leo begins to recover and Abby is there to help. Charles is concerned about being investigated by the fraud squad and Avril questions Gerald about what's going on. Meanwhile, in Polly's absence, Gerald and Abby share their concerns about the impending fraud trial. Jan wants to expand her business but doesn't want advice from Ken. Emma has an offer from Paul Dimitri and is aggravated by Tom's continued close relationship with Jan. Avril introduces Ken to an old friend of hers, Laura Wilding, who would be able to help him produce boat moulds for Leisurecruise; Ken is so impressed by her business that he wants to buy the company. Jack meets old flame Vanessa Andenberg and the spark is rekindled. Emma hands in her resignation. Avril is livid with Leo when he attempts to race again. Charles discovers that his efforts to avoid charges of fraud have not gone to plan.
Episode 54
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Episode 54Ken finds trouble in his personal and business life. Jan meets James Brooke, her potential competitor and Charles' plans for Relton become all too clear.
Episode 55
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Episode 55Charles 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.
Episode 56
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Episode 56Laura 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 Orin's visit.
Episode 57
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Episode 57Leisure 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.
Episode 58
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Episode 58Jan and James disagree over designs and the direction of the firm. However, they later get close up and personal. Jack is annoyed with Vanessa when he learns about her secret business dealings. Leo is taken in for questioning by the police. Meanwhile Tom is suspicious when Charles manages to get hold of a copy of his father's plans for the America's Cup. When Abby reveals that she's pregnant, Gerald finally sees Polly for what she truly is.
Episode 59
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Episode 59Vanessa 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.
Episode 60
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Episode 60The 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 other business plans.
Episode 61
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Episode 61Avril 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 Redfern.
Episode 62
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Episode 62Jan 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.
Episode 63
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Episode 63Charles 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.
Episode 64
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Episode 64Charles 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?
Episode 65
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Episode 65Avril'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-distance race.