Howards' Way 1985
What is Howards' Way?
"Howards' Way" is a British television series. The show was launched with a significant budget, described as enormous, in 1985.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 1, 1985
- Last aired
- Nov 29, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, Soap
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 11 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 78 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 78 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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"Howards' Way" is a British television series. The show was launched with a significant budget, described as enormous, in 1985. It was the BBC's response to the popular television series "Dynasty". The main characters in the show include Tom Howard, a renowned boat designer, and his wife Jan Howard, who runs a boutique. Jack Rolfe and Ken Masters are also part of the main cast. The series features Maurice Colbourne in a starring role.
Should you watch it?
“A wealthy boat designer and his stylish wife navigate family drama and business intrigue.”
- lavish 1980s production values
- compelling family dynamics
- strong central performances
- dated cultural references
- slow pacing by modern standards
You enjoy classic British primetime drama with glamorous settings.
Suitable for general audiences with mild drama content.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 5, 1985
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 12, 1985
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 19, 1985
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 26, 1985
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 3, 1985
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 10, 1985
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 17, 1985
- E8 Episode 8 Core Oct 24, 1985
- E9 Episode 9 Core Oct 31, 1985
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 7, 1985
- E11 Episode 11 Core Nov 14, 1985
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Nov 21, 1985
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Nov 28, 1985
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 14 Mytharc Sep 4, 1986
- E2 Episode 15 Core Sep 11, 1986
- E3 Episode 16 Core Sep 18, 1986
- E4 Episode 17 Core Sep 25, 1986
- E5 Episode 18 Core Oct 2, 1986
- E6 Episode 19 Core Oct 9, 1986
- E7 Episode 20 Core Oct 16, 1986
- E8 Episode 21 Core Oct 23, 1986
- E9 Episode 22 Core Oct 30, 1986
- E10 Episode 23 Core Nov 6, 1986
- E11 Episode 24 Core Nov 13, 1986
- E12 Episode 25 Mytharc Nov 20, 1986
- E13 Episode 26 Mytharc Nov 27, 1986
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 27 Mytharc Sep 3, 1987
- E2 Episode 28 Core Sep 10, 1987
- E3 Episode 29 Core Sep 17, 1987
- E4 Episode 30 Core Sep 24, 1987
- E5 Episode 31 Mytharc Oct 1, 1987
- E6 Episode 32 Core Oct 8, 1987
- E7 Episode 33 Core Oct 15, 1987
- E8 Episode 34 Core Oct 22, 1987
- E9 Episode 35 Core Oct 29, 1987
- E10 Episode 36 Core Nov 5, 1987
- E11 Episode 37 Core Nov 12, 1987
- E12 Episode 38 Mytharc Nov 19, 1987
- E13 Episode 39 Mytharc Nov 26, 1987
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 40 Mytharc Sep 1, 1988
- E2 Episode 41 Core Sep 8, 1988
- E3 Episode 42 Core Sep 15, 1988
- E4 Episode 43 Core Sep 22, 1988
- E5 Episode 44 Core Sep 29, 1988
- E6 Episode 45 Core Oct 6, 1988
- E7 Episode 46 Core Oct 13, 1988
- E8 Episode 47 Core Oct 20, 1988
- E9 Episode 48 Core Oct 27, 1988
- E10 Episode 49 Core Nov 3, 1988
- E11 Episode 50 Core Nov 10, 1988
- E12 Episode 51 Mytharc Nov 17, 1988
- E13 Episode 52 Mytharc Nov 24, 1988
Season 5 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 53 Mytharc Sep 7, 1989
- E2 Episode 54 Core Sep 14, 1989
- E3 Episode 55 Core Sep 21, 1989
- E4 Episode 56 Core Sep 28, 1989
- E5 Episode 57 Core Oct 5, 1989
- E6 Episode 58 Core Oct 12, 1989
- E7 Episode 59 Core Oct 19, 1989
- E8 Episode 60 Core Oct 26, 1989
- E9 Episode 61 Core Nov 2, 1989
- E10 Episode 62 Core Nov 9, 1989
- E11 Episode 63 Core Nov 16, 1989
- E12 Episode 64 Mytharc Nov 23, 1989
- E13 Episode 65 Mytharc Nov 30, 1989
Season 6 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 66 Mytharc Sep 6, 1990
- E2 Episode 67 Core Sep 13, 1990
- E3 Episode 68 Core Sep 20, 1990
- E4 Episode 69 Core Sep 27, 1990
- E5 Episode 70 Core Oct 4, 1990
- E6 Episode 71 Core Oct 11, 1990
- E7 Episode 72 Core Oct 18, 1990
- E8 Episode 73 Core Oct 25, 1990
- E9 Episode 74 Core Nov 1, 1990
- E10 Episode 75 Core Nov 8, 1990
- E11 Episode 76 Core Nov 15, 1990
- E12 Episode 77 Mytharc Nov 22, 1990
- E13 Episode 78 Mytharc Nov 29, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Who created Howards' Way?
The BBC produced this series as their response to American soap operas like Dynasty.
What year did it premiere?
The show launched in 1985 with a substantial production budget.
Is it based on a book?
No, it was an original television series concept.
Where is it set?
The show takes place in affluent settings involving yacht design and luxury lifestyles.
How many seasons were made?
The series ran for multiple seasons during the mid-1980s period.
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