The Onedin Line

TV Series
1971–19801971–1980
TV-PGTV-PG
50m

Peter Gilmore in The Onedin Line (1971)

Adventure Drama Romance

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 ... Read allJames 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.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.

Creator
- Cyril Abraham(deviser)
Stars

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Nominated for 4 BAFTA Film Awards
- 4 nominations total

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8 seasons

9 years

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

The Onedin Line (1971)

James Onedinas James Onedin…

91 episodes91 eps • 1971–1980

Elizabeth Frazeras Elizabeth Frazer…

91 episodes91 eps • 1971–1980

Captain Bainesas Captain Baines…

91 episodes91 eps • 1971–1980

Sarah Onedinas Sarah Onedin

56 episodes56 eps • 1971–1979

Brian Rawlinson

Robert Onedinas Robert Onedin

41 episodes41 eps • 1971–1978

Michael Billington

Daniel Fogartyas Daniel Fogarty

35 episodes35 eps • 1971–1974

Letty Onedinas Letty Onedin…

33 episodes33 eps • 1976–1979

Christopher Douglas

Samuel Onedinas Samuel Onedin

32 episodes32 eps • 1977–1980

Charlotte Onedinas Charlotte Onedin

32 episodes32 eps • 1977–1980

Anne Stallybrass

Anneas Anne…

29 episodes29 eps • 1971–1972

Dunwoodyas Dunwoody…

26 episodes26 eps • 1971–1980

Albert Frazeras Albert Frazer

24 episodes24 eps • 1971–1972

Sir Daniel Fogartyas Sir Daniel Fogarty…

20 episodes20 eps • 1977–1980

William Frazeras William Frazer

18 episodes18 eps • 1977–1979

Captain Websteras Captain Webster

15 episodes15 eps • 1971–1974

Mrs. Gibsonas Mrs. Gibson

14 episodes14 eps • 1977–1980

Leonora Biddulphas Leonora Biddulph

13 episodes13 eps • 1973–1974

Caroline Harris

Caroline Maudslayas Caroline Maudslay

12 episodes12 eps • 1973–1974

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. —Jim Burke <burkeji@forfas.ie>

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Trivia
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.

Connections
Featured in The Little and Large Show: Episode #2.0 (1980)

Soundtracks
Opening music from Spartacus Suite
Written and conducted by Aram Khachaturyan (as Khachaturian)
Performed by Wiener Philharmoniker
Adapted by Anthony Isaac
[series title theme]

Top review

admirable

A BBC serie. And the another definition becomes bizarre. Because it is the serie of many youths. Defined by costumes, atmosphere, the feeling of salted air, more than reasonable performances. And by a sort of flavour. Enigmatic, powerful, seductive, delicate, bitter. A serie about a man, his love and his ambition. And, sure, about the sea and the spirit of a period. All - impecable. And preserving, after decades, the fresh air of pure adventure.

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Release date
- October 15, 1971 (United Kingdom)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Language
- English
Also known as
- Die Onedin Linie
Filming locations
- Mousehole, Cornwall, England, UK
Production company
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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Runtime
50 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

Anne Stallybrass obituary

Anne Stallybrass obituary

Jul 9The Guardian - TV News

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Peter Gilmore in The Onedin Line (1971)

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