Howards' Way (Season 3)

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.

Episode 27 (Episode 1)
Writer: Raymond Thompson
Air date: 1987-09-03
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 28 (Episode 2)
Writer: Raymond Thompson
Air date: 1987-09-10
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 29 (Episode 3)
Writer: Jeremy Burnham
Air date: 1987-09-17
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Polly and Gerald's relationship is suffering as her spending gets out of control. Is Charles trying to sabotage the Mermaid? With financial ruin on the horizon, Jack earns a much-needed commission and Leo's boat refurbishment business is a success.
Episode 30 (Episode 4)
Writer: Jeremy Burnham
Air date: 1987-09-24
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: The competition is on as the Summer Powerboat race , leads to tensions between Ken and Charles. Sir Edward , is approached by Jan with a business proposition and , he has one for her but of a personal nature. Ken , and Sarah are caught in a compromising position.
Episode 31 (Episode 5)
Writer: Jeremy Burnham
Air date: 1987-10-01
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Jan's newly discovered talent Anna reveals she may be promised to someone and forced to quit the exciting world of fashion. Tom learns the outcome of the trial and can breathe a sigh of relief; meanwhile Leo's business has a new investor.
Episode 32 (Episode 6)
Writer: Anthony Osborn
Air date: 1987-10-08
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: The Mermaid faces repossession, but a saviour is on hand. Entrepreneurial Jan drives a hard bargain and after agreeing to help Tom out financially, she walks away with a forty percent stake in the boat yard.
Episode 33 (Episode 7)
Writer: Anthony Osborn
Air date: 1987-10-15
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Impressionable Leo makes a spontaneous decision after meeting Amanda's parents and decides it's time to move their relationship to the next level. Jack's frustration at Jan's interest in the Mermaid begins to show.
Episode 34 (Episode 8)
Writer: Anthony Osborn
Air date: 1987-10-22
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Avril and Charles are at loggerheads after she decides to put the Barracuda back on the market, with her job on the line will she go ahead? Tensions at the Mermaid mount when a commission for Ken looks possible.
Episode 35 (Episode 9)
Writer: Douglas Watkinson
Air date: 1987-10-29
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Surprises are in the Tarrant air as Jack receives a blast from the past when his ex Vanessa shows up; Gerald earns a lucrative job offer from Sir Edward and financial assistance from Charles; meanwhile the Barracuda's race is a rewarding one.
Episode 36 (Episode 10)
Writer: Douglas Watkinson
Air date: 1987-11-05
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: After the success of the Barracuda, a celebration is in order and it's officially launched by Relton. Charles has a new business partner, but he is left reeling after he learns his new investor is in fact his father.
Episode 37 (Episode 11)
Writer: Raymond Thompson
Air date: 1987-11-12
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 38 (Episode 12)
Writer: Raymond Thompson
Air date: 1987-11-19
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 39 (Episode 13)
Writer: Raymond Thompson
Air date: 1987-11-26
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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.