The Onedin Line

Daniel fears there is to be unrest in South Africa, and asks James to bring home a large amount of gold.

William takes one of the Frazer line ships out in thick fog.

Daniel wants to break the Liverpool to Manchester railway's transport monopoly of the docks and rail board.

James and Sir Daniel work together in a bid to stop William buying ships belonging to elderly Captain Murchieson.

Elizabeth clashes with Daniel over his support for the Manchester Ship Canal.

Letty tells James that she is pregnant, while Charlotte gives William the same news.

James refuses permission for Charlotte to marry William, and sends her out of Liverpool to have her child.

Elizabeth disapproves of both her husband's interest in the Manchester Ship Canal and his rival Beaumont's plan.

Newly elected to Parliament, Daniel joins Elizabeth to prevent William from selling the Frazer Line.