“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.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Language
- English
- Created By
- Cyril Abraham
- Last Episode
- S8 E9 · Oct 26, 1980
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What is The Onedin Line about?
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, …
How many episodes does The Onedin Line have?
The Onedin Line has 91 episodes across 8 seasons — all available to watch free on FlixWow.
Who stars in The Onedin Line?
The series stars Jessica Benton, Peter Gilmore, Howard Lang.
When was The Onedin Line released?
The Onedin Line was released in 1971 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is The Onedin Line worth watching?
The Onedin Line holds a rating of 7.0/10 from viewer votes (7 ratings). Watch it free on FlixWow and judge for yourself.