Starring Jan Harvey as Jan Howard, Stephen Yardley as Ken Masters, and Glyn Owen as Tom Howard, ‘Howards’ Way‘ is a BBC drama about a boatbuilding family.
Main cast
- Jan HowardJan Harvey1–6Main
- Ken MastersStephen Yardley1–6Main
- Tom HowardGlyn Owen1–6Main
- Bill SayersMaurice Roëves1–3Main
- Gerald UrquhartDavid Kershaw1–6Main
- Laura WildeKate O’Mara3–6Main
Supporting cast
- Penny RyderSusan Wooldridge1–6Supp
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About this cast
Howards’ Way is a British television drama series broadcast by BBC1 from 1985 to 1990, centering on the Howard family and their boatbuilding business. The main cast includes Jan Harvey as Jan Howard, Stephen Yardley as Ken Masters, and Glyn Owen as Tom Howard, with Maurice Roëves and David Kershaw also featuring prominently.
FAQs
Who plays Jan Howard in Howards’ Way?
Jan Howard is played by actress Jan Harvey.
Who plays Tom Howard in Howards’ Way?
Tom Howard is played by actor Glyn Owen.
Who plays Ken Masters in Howards’ Way?
Ken Masters is played by actor Stephen Yardley.
How many seasons of Howards’ Way are there?
There are 6 seasons.
When did Howards’ Way first air?
It first aired on BBC1 in 1985 and ended in 1990.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026