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No Smoke Without Fire

Fearing unrest in South Africa Daniel asks James to bring home a large amount of gold from the country - unofficially. James naturally wants his cut. Tim,a young crew member,is subjected to a crossing the line ritual during which a man falls overboard and drowns. A cargo of wool on the ship catches fire,after which it is discovered that the gold has been stolen. Tim is responsible and speaks up to Onedin about inequality. In Liverpool Robert's son Samuel returns home whilst Elizabeth's son William declares his intention to be the richest man in the port in five years' time.

Deutsch English Magyar
  • Originally Aired July 16, 1978
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network BBC One
  • Notes Is a season finale
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Name Type Role
Cyril Abraham Writer
Mervyn Haisman Writer
Geraint Morris Director