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When the Boat Comes In

A Pillowful of Buttercups (Season 2, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Drama, History

Jack gets a visit from former army colleague Ted Chater, now a Regimental Sergeant Major, but on the run from his regiment. He had impregnated his girl-friend, Jenny, unaware that she was a minor, and she has disappeared. Jack hides him ...See moreJack gets a visit from former army colleague Ted Chater, now a Regimental Sergeant Major, but on the run from his regiment. He had impregnated his girl-friend, Jenny, unaware that she was a minor, and she has disappeared. Jack hides him whilst enquiring after Jenny, only to find that she has killed herself whereupon a despairing Chater also commits suicide. Billy returns to work locally despite Bill's view that he should not squander his talents but specialise. Bill also believes Billy should pay him back the money spent on his training, causing Billy to lodge with Arthur and the pregnant Jessie. Manners employs Jack to demolish a country mansion in order to make room for a housing project. Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
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Director
Writer
James Mitchell (writer)
Producer
Andrew Osborn (producer)
Composer
Editor
Bill Symon (as William Symon)
Production Designer
Peter Brachaki (as Peter Brachacki)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 12, 1976

Release date
Nov 12, 1976 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
5 nominations

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