4 episodes

Britain and the Sea - Season 1

First aired Nov 17, 2013Season 1

Browse all 4 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Adventure and Exploration

NR
Nov 17, 201360 min

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

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Episode 2

Invasion and Defence

NR
Nov 24, 201360 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.

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Episode 3

Trade and Romance

NR
Dec 1, 201360 min

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

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Episode 4

Pleasure and Escape

NR
Dec 8, 201360 min

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