Mr Ashton offers Jessie his support, and his savings, but Jessie politely refuses. Tom and the other blacklegs, from all over the United Kingdom, are bussed into the pit, with a police escort. The Seatons plan to move to a better area though Bella is not keen for Bill to have an operation as Billy suggests. Tom has heard that Joe was "a Nancy that he went with men". They find no one at home at the Seatons' home, so Jack takes Sandy to Jessie's house, where he joins the party. Tom threatens to reveal Jack's liaison with Dolly: "You were doing alright, helping her..." Tom wants to be included in whatever scam it is that Jack is running.
Jack is arrested, and put in a cell with Tom. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. To everyone's surprise, Bill doesn't seem to mind that Billy is quitting university. Billy tells Jack that Mary is dying, and rages against the inequality of wealth that's put her in that condition. Period drama series set in post-World War I … Jessie tells Ronnie to call on Tom at 3.30am the next morning, and he'll walk Ronnie through his first day. Mr Ashton, who is now engaged to Jessie, calls to pay his respects. There's also a veiled reference to Tom strikebreaking in episode 4, Swords and Pick Handles. Sid invites Jack to a meeting with Captain Leslie. Jack drags off the mob's leader, Davy, to see Mary. Bella is joined at the hospital by a dapper-looking Ralph. Bill has his operation and returns home, able to walk with a stick but Tom is frustrated working in the shop, feeling inferior to Dolly's managerial skills, and regrets giving up work for the Duke.
Billy tries to get Jack interested in working for the local Labour party. As Jack prepares to break into Downey's home he discovers that she wrote the letter to the police, informing on Tom.
They argue, and Jack storms out. Jack meets with Rogers, a man recently dismissed from Calderbeck's employ, who is bearing a grudge, leaving Jane at the bar. Jack refuses to accept the validity of the court: "It's all very well to say we're equal under the law, but when you're starving you're only equal to the next poor bugger who's starving". Billy returns to Gallowshield. Following Arty's lead, Tom and Billy find leak leaves in a dustbin, but tempers cool when they discover the culprits: two emaciated children.
Mick Murphy is Bella's uncle (Tom and Jessie's great uncle). Billy and his assistant, medical student Isobel, alert Matt to the case of Mr. Dixon, mentally unsound after an accident at Lewis Bishop, for which Manners paid his hospital bill but Jack did not refer to Billy. Jessie is incensed, and Jack vows, "to fettle old Pinner". Jack "accidentally" paints a yellow streak on the arm of Paddy's coat.
Jack tells Jessie he has a job, as a boss, admitting that he has joined the system, and will be in charge of Sir Horatio's non-union labour. He was stationed in Gallowshield during the war, where he met his wife, who is now deceased. Matt tells Dolly that Paddy once saved their lives, by throwing back a German stick bomb. Ford tells Manners that his son died in his arms, and that his last words were "What the hell am I doing here, Sergeant, I said I'd be at the Saville".
Matt and Jack return to Matt's home, where Matt's sister Dolly Mather has prepared a steak and kidney pie. After clearing the flat, Jack waits for the landlord, and the police (to give Matt time to get away with the reclaimed furniture). Sandy throws a brick through the rival shop's window. Jack and Matt rush to the railway station, but they are too late. Bill and Bella argue about punishing the boy. After being discharged he went into business, using his savings and wits to become a rich man. Billy takes Bill to the party, despite his protests.
Jessie is dismayed when Arthur tells her that they are moving to Kent where he has a better paid job. Bill continues to belittle Billy, hoping to shame him into going back to university.
Bella warns her about diverting her attention from Jack. Manners is pleased with Jack's progress, although voices some concern that Jack is dating "local girl" Jessie, believing that Jack will soon outclass her.
Later that night Jack finds Jane in his bed, and they spend the night together.
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for When The Boat Comes In : Series 3 (DVD, 2010, 6-Disc Set) at the best online prices at eBay! The opening and closing credits for the final series were different from those of the other three, reflecting Jack's relocation to London. See episodes Hide episodes. Set in Gallowshields on Tyneside between the 2 World Wars, this story follows the life of ex-sergeant Jack Ford and the Seaton family as they deal with the aftermath of the Great War, the Great 1920s Depression and trade union activists.
Tom tells his mother that he plans to marry Rosie, and move to Edinburgh for a fresh start.
Tom negotiates with the pit deputy for a decent job for Ronnie, but has to settle for carrying water. Jack admits that politics isn't really his game. Told by Matt about Dixon's accident, Jack, angry that Manners did not inform him about it, visits Dixon, who considers the matter closed and sends him away. Since he doesn't expect to be around to collect his winnings, he places the bet in Bella's name. Soon afterwards Mick keels over with a stroke.
Later Jack meets Matt in the pub, and is warned that tongues are wagging. Jessie and Jack discuss having a baby, but Jessie says that her entire family is relying on her income. Later, Dolly brings Jack another blanket, and they share another cigarette. Jack befriends a group of homeless unemployed, including upper class con man High Life DeVere, whose help he solicits to catch the person threatening the duke. Mallow visits Dolly with an offer of financial assistance from the Union, but Matt senses that Mallow is looking to take political advantage of the situation, and turns down the offer.
Davy promises Mary that there'll be no [more] trouble, but warns Jack to keep hold of the pick handle. "If he goes, I won't", Jessie threatens, "I couldn't bear to be in the same room with him ever again". Bill has to admit that they need a steady income. Mrs Downey's husband Joe died of consumption. Despite Jessie's best efforts a talented fourteen-year-old pupil, Ronnie Fairburn, is leaving the school to start work down the pit.