Starring Nick Berry as protagonist Mike Nicholls, a former Royal Navy officer who returns to his childhood town of Bridehaven to take on the role of harbourmaster.

[1] The first series featured on storylines including a blossoming romance with local constable Melanie Rush (Tina Hobley), the ruthless business dealings of Tony Simpson (Gerard Horan), and the inter-family feuding of the Blades — Steve, George, Jason, Kelly and Rita.

Both series were predominantly filmed in West Bay near Bridport in Dorset, which acts as the fictional town of Bridehaven.

The second series featured much harder-hitting storylines than the first, and was criticised by local residents for portraying West Bay in a bad light.

It has, however, been shown during repeat screenings of the series on digital television, and is included in the DVD release.