On the Waterfront

1988 – 1989Show2 seasons24 episodes

76
GreatGoodWatch score
76
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

On the Waterfront was a BBC Saturday morning children's programme, filmed at Brunswick Dock, Liverpool. It was hosted by Andrew O'Connor, Kate Copstick, Bernadette Nolan and Terry Randall.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Directors
Graeme Harper

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Facts

April 23, 1988 · July 8, 1989 · Ended

First aired
April 23, 1988
Last aired
July 8, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is On the Waterfront worth watching?"

Questions about On the Waterfront

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is On the Waterfront worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Is On the Waterfront okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch On the Waterfront?

12 h

About 12 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1989.

Can I half-watch On the Waterfront?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching On the Waterfront?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.