
Howards' Way (1985)
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Raymond Thompson — Writer
Episodes 25
Episode 8
Charles and Ken come to gentleman's agreement about the planned marina. Jack turns to drink when the yard loses the German business contract and the bank threatens to foreclose on on the loan. Charles talks with Avril about purchasing the yard. When Tom wants to re-mortgage their home, Jan turns him down flat. Meanwhile, Ken offers Jan a helping hand and Leo finds Abby. Jack is outraged, yet again, by Tom and Avril's decisions about how to run the yard.
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Charles enlists Gerald's help in his plans to develop the marina. Tom and Jan come to a financial agreement even though their marriage is over. Leo is determined to help Abby and her unborn baby. A mysterious man, Richard Shellet, claims to have a genuine claim over the Mermaid Yard. Jan travels to London where she meets fashion photographer Claude Dupont. Lyn has great success in the Fast Net race and Ken naively agrees to go into partnership with Charles.
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Tom and Avril's first night together is interrupted by a boating accident. When it emerges that the boat was recently serviced by the Mermaid Yard, there are criminal charges to answer. Leo becomes suspicious of his father's relationship with Avril. Jan is angered when Ken tells her what has been going on. Richard Skellet pursues his claim on the Mermaid Yard and it emerges he has a backer with a vested interest in gaining ownership of the yard.
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There is descent at the Boat Yard because Tom, Avril and Jack are all too preoccupied elsewhere. Jan and Ken celebrate the opening of their new business venture, the Periplus Boutiquie. Shellet is happy to receive payment from Charles as they await the outcome of the legal action. Tom and Avril get support over his latest design from Relton. Charles and Lyn spend time together but she has doubts about his sincerity. Polly and Abby come to blows with potentially fatal consequences.
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Relton Marine is apprehensive about investing in the Boat Yard's latest project. Lyn's altered behaviour causes Tom and Jan some concern. As Charles waits for his American wife to arrive, news of his past relationship with Polly becomes public knowldge. Abby gives birth but her relationship with her own mother continues to be problematic. Tom and Jan agree to a divorce and Relton makes Avril a lucrative offer. When Lyn finds Charles in a compromising position, disaster strikes.
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The old firm is back in business, Bill!” Gerald forces a reconciliation with Charles. Abby’s involvement in the local environmental group causes concern for Leo and Jack agrees to a controversial commission.
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Darling Jan proves she’s as wonderful a daughter as she is a mother and lover. Charles finally gains control of the boatyard, but is it just business he’s after? What future is there for the Mermaid when tragedy strikes the Lynnette?
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The Mermaid is struggling to escape the negative publicity generated by the catamaran accident and desperately needs new contacts. Meanwhile Jan's ultra chic designs are in such great demand she decides to employ an extra pair of stylish hands.
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The future of the Mermaid hangs in the balance with the coroner's verdict yet to be decided and to add insult to injury Charles plans to withdraw the Barracuda from the market. Tom and Avril's relationship comes to an end.
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There's trouble in paradise for young lovers Leo and Amanda, with arguments on the horizon and a shocking discovery awaiting Leo, things aren't looking good. Ken's venture Leisure Cruise is going from strength to strength but Sir Edward could be about to change that.
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Gerald is on to Sir Edward's plot to ruin Ken despite his feigned interest in the floatation of Leisure Cruise on the stock market. Tom is left un-impressed when Ken's cheque, for his pending commission at the boat yard, bounces.
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The Mermaid's latest boat, The Sprit of Tarrant is a success as are Jan's latest creations. To make up for neglecting her, Charles surprises Avril with a trip to New York, as way of an apology, but tragedy lies ahead for the pair.
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As air-sea rescue searches for Charles and Avril, Sir Edward waits on Jan's answer to his proposal and Ken Masters looks to cash in on the plummeting Frere Holdings share price.
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Jan comes under pressure after a break-in at her design house, Sir Edward involves Tom in plans for the America's Cup and Polly sets her sights on becoming a top business woman.
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Vanessa has an ambitious new role, Avril focuses her attention on preventing Charles' take over bid and Orin interrupts Charles' exercise routine with a serious proposition.
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The Fraud Squad catch up with Charles. Tom and Jack struggle to meet their first deadline at the Mermaid Yard and while Jan focuses on the Howard Brooke fashion show, James has other business plans.
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Avril returns from Malta to be embroiled in Charles' fraud case. Laura is determined to get hold of James' Howard Brooke shares and Kate cultivates her friendship with Admiral Redfern.
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Jan determines to stand by James. Kate is concerned about the impact of the new marina development and Jack has difficulty dealing with memories of his late wife.
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Charles and Gerald set their sights on revenge. Abby refuses to hand William over to the Hudsons and Ken and Laura court Sabio Fernandez for a business deal.
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Episode 69
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Episode 73
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Episode 74
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Episode 77
Laura's future at Leisurecruise is in jeopardy, Robert Hudson arrives in Bermuda and Admiral Redfern has something important to say to Kate
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Charlie learns of his fate, Jan launches the cosmetics range, Gerald is stunned by Abby's proposal and Jack says a fond farewell.
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