Britain and the Sea

David Dimbleby takes to his wooden sailing boat to explore Britain's rich maritime heritage.

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First Aired on

Nov 17, 2013

1 seaons till Dec 08, 2013

Popularity: 3.681
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(GB)
Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Pleasure and Escape

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes

Season 1

Aired

4 Episodes
  • Episode 1Adventure and Exploration60 min

    David Dimbleby sails the south west coast of England, exploring maritime art, architecture and history - including the story of Sir Francis Drake.

  • Episode 2Invasion and Defence60 min

    David Dimbleby continues his voyage round Britain, sailing along the south east coast from Hampshire to Kent - the edge of Britain essential to its defence.

  • Episode 3Trade and Romance60 min

    Documentary which sees David Dimbleby tracing the crucial importance of the sea to Britain's trade and to individual livelihoods of coastal communities.

  • Episode 4Pleasure and Escape60 min

    David Dimbleby explores how the sea emerged as a source of pleasure, Punch and Judy and sand sculpture, before docking into Greenwich.

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