When the Boat Comes In Season 1 Episode 6 Empire Day on the Slag Heap 1976
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After eight weeks, the miners' strike is over, but the pitmen have settled without gaining anything. ("It was either that or starve", admits Bill). Empire Day ("the day that we remember our Empire. The British Empire. The greatest the World has ever seen") is celebrated at Jessie's school: the headmaster, Mr Ashton, leads the children in a spirited, patriotic rendition of Land of Hope and Glory.
- Released: 1976-02-12
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Susan Jameson, James Garbutt, James Bolam, Jean Heywood, Basil Henson
- Director: Jim Stephens, Leonard Lewis
