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Howards' Way

Howards' Way

19855.46 Seasons78 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The BBC's answer to Dynasty, Howards' Way was launched in 1985 with an enormous 1 million pound budget. The main characters in the show were 'best boat designer in the world' Tom Howard, his boutique running wife Jan Howard, 'I'll have a drink' Jack Rolfe and a nasty man called Ken Masters. It starred Maurice Colbourne.

Created by Harry Duffin
Written by Harry Duffin, Raymond Thompson
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Kate O'Mara

Kate O'Mara

Laura Wilde

Jan Harvey

Jan Harvey

Jan Howard

Glyn Owen

Glyn Owen

Jack Rolfe

Stephen Yardley

Stephen Yardley

Ken Masters

Lana Morris

Lana Morris

Vanessa Andenberg

Susan Gilmore

Susan Gilmore

Avril Rolfe

E

Edward Highmore

Leo Howard

R

Robert Vahey

Bill Sayers

Dulcie Gray

Dulcie Gray

Kate Harvey

I

Ivor Danvers

Gerald Urquhart

About Howards' Way

Howards' Way is a drama, soap series that first aired in 1985. Created by Harry Duffin, it stars Kate O'Mara, Jan Harvey, Glyn Owen. The BBC's answer to Dynasty, Howards' Way was launched in 1985 with an enormous 1 million pound budget. The main characters in the show were 'best boat designer in the world' Tom Howard, his boutique running wife Jan Howard, 'I'll have a drink' Jack Rolfe and a nasty man called Ken Masters. It starred Maurice Colbourne.

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