I remember first seeing this series in January 1976, and up to that point James Bolam had always been "lazy" Terry from The Likely Lads. Here he plays friendly Jack, canny Jack, but deadly & dangerous Jack. I found the final series - released in 1981 - disappointing by comparison to the earlier series, primarily because the majority of the Seaton family & Matt were not involved; and the final story of gun-running to Spain, hardly credible. However I score the series 10, due to the excellent quality of the acting & characters. Right up until the end, you somehow hope that Jack & Jessie will end up together.
Best moment, was in " Diamiond-cuts-Diamond " when Sir Horatio Manners take-over bid for Ryders Pumps fails, and Jack confronts him with his scam. " I bought a parcel of Ryders shares at 41....you bought them at 80!", and Mannners realisation that this was the plan all along.
Never tire of watching the DVD set - excellent value.
Best moment, was in " Diamiond-cuts-Diamond " when Sir Horatio Manners take-over bid for Ryders Pumps fails, and Jack confronts him with his scam. " I bought a parcel of Ryders shares at 41....you bought them at 80!", and Mannners realisation that this was the plan all along.
Never tire of watching the DVD set - excellent value.