The Onedin Line

A Close Run Thing

Season 5 Episode 10

August 28, 1977 50m

James and Letty are to be married on board ship by Captain Baines but this nearly does not happen when a group of shanghaied sailors attempt to overwhelm them, the plan being foiled by elderly Captain Jack and the marriage does go ahead. Daniel Fogarty has returned from Australia a rich man. He has begun a charity, the Albert Fund, and is knighted for his services. He marries Elizabeth at last but James's experience has prevented him from being their best man.

Directed By

Jonathan Alwyn

Written By

Cyril Abraham