The Onedin Line

Season 6 Episode 1: No Smoke Without Fire

Fearing unrest in South Africa Daniel asks James to bring home a large amount of gold from the country - unofficially. James naturally wants his cut. Tim, a young crew member, is subjected to a crossing the line ritual during which a man falls overboard and drowns. A cargo of wool on the ship catches fire, after which it is discovered that the gold has been stolen. Tim is responsible and speaks up to Onedin about inequality. In Liverpool Robert's son Samuel returns home whilst Elizabeth's son William declares his intention to be the richest man in the port in five years' time.

Genre:

Drama

Seasons:

8

Episodes:

91

Actor:

Jessica Benton, Peter Gilmore, Howard Lang

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

1971

IMDb:

7.0