When the Boat Comes In

Empire Day on the Slag Heap

Directed by Paul Ciappessoni
S1 • E6    Feb 12, 1976
8.3
After eight weeks, the miners' strike is over, but the pitmen have settled without gaining anything. ("It was either that or starve", admits Bill).

Empire Day ("the day that we remember our Empire. The British Empire. The greatest the World has ever seen") is celebrated at Jessie's school: the headmaster, Mr Ashton, leads the children in a spirited, patriotic rendition of Land of Hope and Glory.

Where to Watch When the Boat Comes In - S1 • E6

  • Susan Jameson
  • James Garbutt
  • James BolamJack Ford
  • Jean Heywood
  • Basil Henson
  • John Nightingale
  • Malcolm Terris
  • Keith MorrisonTurnbull

 

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