James Onedin marries Anne Webster in order to get his hands on a ship. However the marriage turns out to be one of true love. James is ruthless in his attempt to get a shipping line started...
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Title: The Onedin Line (1971–1980)
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4 nominations.
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| Peter Gilmore | ... | James Onedin / ... 91 episodes, 1971-1980 | |
| Jessica Benton | ... | Elizabeth Frazer / ... 91 episodes, 1971-1980 | |
| Howard Lang | ... | Captain Baines / ... 89 episodes, 1971-1980 | |
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Mary Webster | ... | Sarah Onedin 56 episodes, 1971-1979 |
| Brian Rawlinson | ... | Robert Onedin 41 episodes, 1971-1978 | |
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James Onedin marries Anne Webster in order to get his hands on a ship. However the marriage turns out to be one of true love. James is ruthless in his attempt to get a shipping line started in Liverpool of the 1860s. Written by Jim Burke <burkeji@forfas.ie>
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Written and conducted by Aram Khachaturyan (as Khachaturian)
Performed by Wiener Philharmoniker
Adapted by Anthony Isaac
[series title theme]
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The show was praised for its locations and use of genuine historical vessels. Along with day-to-day drama, romance, and business dealings, the series also tackled social and economic issues of the time, such as slavery. See more »Soundtracks
Opening music from Spartacus SuiteWritten and conducted by Aram Khachaturyan (as Khachaturian)
Performed by Wiener Philharmoniker
Adapted by Anthony Isaac
[series title theme]
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One of my all time favorites. This and Tenko are must see T.V. And should be watched in a great big gulp. Entire cast of both shows are brilliant as is writing.