Howards' Way

Season 3 - Series 3 (13 Episodes)

6 Seasons1987NR50m6.7

Tom Howard is made redundant from his job as a senior aircraft designer and decides to invest his skill, time and redundancy money in a run-down local boat-building yard. The decision puts a great strain on his marriage.

Tom Howard is made redundant from his job as a senior aircraft designer and decides to invest his skill, time and redundancy money in a run-down local boat-building yard. Without his investment the yard would certainly have gone bust, but the decision puts a great strain on his marriage and causes problems with other members of his family. The various family members gradually come to terms with their changing circumstances and the consequences of Howard's decision.

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Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 1 New Arrivals

1. New Arrivals

Aired: Sep 3, 1987

The arrival of Sir Edward Frere surprises Sir John. Jan finds retailers dropp...

Episode 2 Old Faces

2. Old Faces

Aired: Sep 10, 1987

Frere rejects Sir Edward's offer. Jan meets with young design student Anna Le...

Episode 3 A Fresh Start

3. A Fresh Start

Aired: Sep 17, 1987

An enterprising Leo goes into business for himself. Gerald won't divulge to P...

Episode 4 Buoy Racers

4. Buoy Racers

Aired: Sep 24, 1987

Jack finds himself in a position to ask Avril for help. Mark challenges Ken i...

Episode 5 Decree Absolute

5. Decree Absolute

Aired: Oct 1, 1987

Sarah worries about Mark who has vanished. Jan moves forward with her retail ...

Episode 6 To Sir With Love

6. To Sir With Love

Aired: Oct 8, 1987

Amanda attempts to apologize to Leo for her deception. Sir John wonders about...

Episode 7 Unhappy Jack

7. Unhappy Jack

Aired: Oct 15, 1987

Jack's elation wanes when Tom informs him how Jan saved the Mermaid yard. Ken...

Episode 8 Business Not Pleasure

8. Business Not Pleasure

Aired: Oct 22, 1987

Frere refuses to change his mind about the Barracuda. A journalist approaches...

Episode 9 Happy Days

9. Happy Days

Aired: Oct 28, 1987

A personal diversion makes Jack late for the race, but speed racer Richard Sp...

Episode 10 Too Many Questions

10. Too Many Questions

Aired: Nov 4, 1987

Mr. Lee visits Anna with an offer of a second chance, but she continues to di...

Episode 11 Private & Public

11. Private & Public

Aired: Nov 11, 1987

Ken reassures Sarah that he needs her. A nervous begins her first day at work...

Episode 12 Japanese Inquisition

12. Japanese Inquisition

Aired: Nov 18, 1987

Frere questions Gerald about Hitoshi Serozawa, whose father was ruined by Sir...

Episode 13 Useless Information

13. Useless Information

Aired: Nov 25, 1987

Jack scoffs at Tom's nominee for a new employee at the Mermaid yard. Frere sp...

Info about Howards' Way

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama