Howards' Way

Howards' Way

1985 · 6 seasons · 78 eps · ★ 5.9 · Drama , Soap

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The BBC's answer to Dynasty, Howards' Way was launched in 1985 with an enormous 1 million pound budget. The main characters in the show were 'best boat designer in the world' Tom Howard, his boutique running wife Jan Howard, 'I'll have a drink' Jack Rolfe and a nasty man called Ken Masters. It starred Maurice Colbourne.

Created by Allan Prior , Gerard Glaister

Network: BBC One

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