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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Sep 5, 1985
- E2 Episode 2 Sep 12, 1985
- E3 Episode 3 Sep 19, 1985
- E4 Episode 4 Sep 26, 1985
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 3, 1985
- E6 Episode 6 Oct 10, 1985
- E7 Episode 7 Oct 17, 1985
- E8 Episode 8 Oct 24, 1985
- E9 Episode 9 Oct 31, 1985
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 7, 1985
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 14, 1985
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 21, 1985
- E13 Episode 13 Nov 28, 1985
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 14 Sep 4, 1986
- E2 Episode 15 Sep 11, 1986
- E3 Episode 16 Sep 18, 1986
- E4 Episode 17 Sep 25, 1986
- E5 Episode 18 Oct 2, 1986
- E6 Episode 19 Oct 9, 1986
- E7 Episode 20 Oct 16, 1986
- E8 Episode 21 Oct 23, 1986
- E9 Episode 22 Oct 30, 1986
- E10 Episode 23 Nov 6, 1986
- E11 Episode 24 Nov 13, 1986
- E12 Episode 25 Nov 20, 1986
- E13 Episode 26 Nov 27, 1986
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 27 Sep 3, 1987
- E2 Episode 28 Sep 10, 1987
- E3 Episode 29 Sep 17, 1987
- E4 Episode 30 Sep 24, 1987
- E5 Episode 31 Oct 1, 1987
- E6 Episode 32 Oct 8, 1987
- E7 Episode 33 Oct 15, 1987
- E8 Episode 34 Oct 22, 1987
- E9 Episode 35 Oct 29, 1987
- E10 Episode 36 Nov 5, 1987
- E11 Episode 37 Nov 12, 1987
- E12 Episode 38 Nov 19, 1987
- E13 Episode 39 Nov 26, 1987
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 40 Sep 1, 1988
- E2 Episode 41 Sep 8, 1988
- E3 Episode 42 Sep 15, 1988
- E4 Episode 43 Sep 22, 1988
- E5 Episode 44 Sep 29, 1988
- E6 Episode 45 Oct 6, 1988
- E7 Episode 46 Oct 13, 1988
- E8 Episode 47 Oct 20, 1988
- E9 Episode 48 Oct 27, 1988
- E10 Episode 49 Nov 3, 1988
- E11 Episode 50 Nov 10, 1988
- E12 Episode 51 Nov 17, 1988
- E13 Episode 52 Nov 24, 1988
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 53 Sep 7, 1989
- E2 Episode 54 Sep 14, 1989
- E3 Episode 55 Sep 21, 1989
- E4 Episode 56 Sep 28, 1989
- E5 Episode 57 Oct 5, 1989
- E6 Episode 58 Oct 12, 1989
- E7 Episode 59 Oct 19, 1989
- E8 Episode 60 Oct 26, 1989
- E9 Episode 61 Nov 2, 1989
- E10 Episode 62 Nov 9, 1989
- E11 Episode 63 Nov 16, 1989
- E12 Episode 64 Nov 23, 1989
- E13 Episode 65 Nov 30, 1989
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.