The Onedin Line
The wind blows free
The Onedin Line is a BBC television drama series which ran from 1971 to 1980. The series was created by Cyril Abraham. The series is set in Liverpool from 1860 to 1886 and deals with the rise of a shipping line, the Onedin Line, named after its owner James Onedin. Around this central theme are the lives of his family, most notably his brother and partner, shop owner Robert, and his sister Elizabeth, giving insight into the lifestyle and customs at the time, not only at sea, but also ashore. The series also illustrates some of the changes in business and shipping, such as from wooden to steel ships and from sailing ships to steam ships. It shows the role that ships played in affairs like international politics, uprisings and the slave trade.
- Creator
- Cyril Abraham
Questions
- Is The Onedin Line free to watch?
- Not on Filmghar: we only play films and episodes that are in the public domain or that the owner has made free. We'll show it here as soon as it is free.
- Where can I watch The Onedin Line in Pakistan?
- We couldn't find a streaming service carrying The Onedin Line in Pakistan right now.
- How many episodes does The Onedin Line have?
- The Onedin Line has 8 seasons and 91 episodes.
- Who is in the cast of The Onedin Line?
- The Onedin Line stars Jessica Benton, Peter Gilmore, Howard Lang.
- What kind of series is The Onedin Line?
- The Onedin Line (1971) is a drama series.
