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Sailor

A major BBC television documentary series, first shown in 1976. About the life on board the fourth HMS Ark Royal, a British aircraft carrier. It followed the ship on a five and a half month deployment to North America in 1976 & the follow up years later to find out about some of the characters.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Aug 05, 1976

1 seaons till Dec 11, 1984

Popularity: 3.0154
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Networks
(GB)
Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Eight Years On

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 12 episodes

Season 1

Aired

12 Episodes
  • Episode 1Last Run Ashore30 min

    As the Ark makes preparations to sail on the morning tide, the ship's company take the opportunity to hit the bars and clubs of Plymouth for one last time.

  • Episode 2The Squadrons Are Coming30 min

    As the deployment gets under way, the air squadrons embark from their shore bases. Meanwhile the ship's company settle back into messdeck life.

  • Episode 3Happy Birthday30 min

    Plans for the ship's 21st birthday celebrations are interrupted by a call for assistance from an American submarine.

  • Episode 4Thoughts of Home30 min

    Ark Royal undertakes a Replenishment At Sea, and when a welcome mail drop arrives thought turn to those back at home. Spirits are kept up by Ark's own TV station and it's biggest star, Wilf.

  • Episode 5Puerto Rican Banyan30 min

    An insight into the work of the ship's chaplain; and the ship's arrival in San Juan provides the opportunity for a beach party and a night out on the town.

Top Cast

    Crew & Team

    John Purdie

    Producer

    Roger Mills

    Executive Producer

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