The Onedin Line
Season 1 Episode 12 - Cry of the Blackbird
A dramatic voyage to Australia ends in near-disaster when James’s promised cargo doesn’t materialize.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Season 1
S01:E01 - The Wind Blows Free
Already a seasoned sea captain, James wants to break free from the powerful Callon Line shipping company.
S01:E02 - Plain Sailing
Having wed Anne Webster, James Onedin has secured the ship, Charlotte Rhodes.
S01:E03 - Other Points of the Compass
After a perilous return voyage, James Onedin finds more problems ashore.
S01:E04 - High Price
James Onedin slowly struggles to build up his fleet of sailing ships.
S01:E05 - Catch as Can
James sails home to yet more money problems. Elizabeth cannot decide whether to marry Frazer or Fogarty.
S01:E06 - Salvage
The Charlotte Rhodes, badly damaged by violent storms, is foundering. Callon makes it a race for salvage.
S01:E07 - Passage to Pernambuco
Despite a disaster in the vineyards, James (in Lisbon) still manages to bargain for his square rigger.
S01:E08 - The Homecoming
When James sails home to Liverpool with his new clipper, Anne is not on the quayside to greet him.
S01:E09 - When My Ship Comes Home
A ship James has chartered from Callon is lost at sea. Callon sees his chance to bankrupt the Onedin Line.
S01:E10 - A Very Important Passenger
James is approached to carry a secret passenger to Italy.
S01:E11 - Mutiny
The crew must agree to sail to London or the fruit cargo will perish and James will face financial disaster.
S01:E12 - Cry of the Blackbird
A dramatic voyage to Australia ends in near-disaster when James’s promised cargo doesn’t materialize.
S01:E13 - Shadow of Doubt
Is Elizabeth’s baby a bastard? Albert suddenly comes face to face with a new possibility.
S01:E14 - Blockade
James is lured by the prospect of high profits into attempting to run the Unionist blockade.
S01:E15 - Winner Take All
Lured by the profitable prospects of steam ships, James sets up a Public Company.
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