The Onedin Line

A Cold Wind Blowing

Season 4 Episode 2

May 2, 1976 50m

Steam is now in the ascendancy and sail looks as if it is danger of becoming obsolete. James' main rival Briggs is investing heavily in steam-ships and Elizabeth urges Frazer to build some more for him. Briggs also buys the 'Anne Onedin' from James but James buys a fleet of six sailing ships from elderly Captain Fowey in the knowledge that a miners' strike is sending coal prices rocketing,giving sail the temporary advantage.

Directed By

Raymond Menmuir

Written By

Cyril Abraham, Martin Worth