Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Beano | 19990602 | 20180108 (BBC7) 20220914 (BBC7) 20220915 (BBC7) 20240417 (BBC7) 20240418 (BBC7) | A works outing aboard the Devonia in 1911 reunites childhood sweethearts Harry and Mercy. Mercy - Sophie Thompson Wilf - David Thorpe Mr Jonas - David Allister Mrs Jonas - Tessa Worsley Emily - Tilly Gaunt Gus - Stephen Critchlow Sailor - Harry Myers A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites two childhood sweethearts. A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites childhood sweethearts Harry and Mercy. Starring John Duttine. |
| 02 | Day Trip | 19990609 | 20180109 (BBC7) 20220915 (BBC7) 20220916 (BBC7) 20240418 (BBC7) 20240419 (BBC7) | 1925: Steward Harry's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students out to celebrate the end of their finals. Isabel - Emilia Fox Ferdy - Adrian Lukis Potter - Paul Copley Benjy - Charles Simpson Louise - Elizabeth Conboy Quentin - Harry Myers Gus - Stephen Critchlow Renton - David Allister A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students. A steward's life aboard Devonia is made a misery by a group of upper class students on a day trip in 1925. Stars John Duttine. |
| 03 | Night Boat | 19990616 | 20180110 (BBC7) 20220916 (BBC7) 20220917 (BBC7) 20240419 (BBC7) 20240420 (BBC7) | 1936: Devonia has a curious group of passengers aboard who may well be spies. Meanwhile, will Harry and Mercy finally tie the knot? Last of three plays about the life and times of a paddle steamer and its crew depicted across three decades Mercy - Sophie Thompson Charlotte - Selina Cadell Schubert - John Rowe Newbold - David Allister Wilf - Robert Harper Vincent - Stephen Critchlow Are there spies among a curious group of passengers aboard Devonia? Are there spies among a curious group of passengers aboard Devonia? Will Harry and Mercy finally tie the knot? Stars John Duttine. |