• 2013
  • 59m
Britain and the Sea

Summary David Dimbleby explores the historical roots of Britain's relationship with the sea. Braving all weather, he sails across some of Britain's most beautiful coastlines to chart the different ways that the waterways have shaped the nation's development, history and culture. View more details

  • 2013
  • 59m

Britain and the Sea

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : David Dimbleby Stanley

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 16, 2013

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary David Dimbleby explores the historical roots of Britain's relationship with the sea. Braving all weather, he sails across some of Britain's most beautiful coastlines to chart the different ways that the waterways have shaped the nation's development, history and culture. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 16, 2013

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Nov 16, 2013
Adventure and Exploration
David Dimbleby sails the beautiful coastlines of Devon and Cornwall, delving into maritime history, art and architecture as he goes. He braves some stormy weather to uncover the stories of a fantastic array of adventurers, explorers, pirates and smugglers. David also gingerly submits himself to one of the oldest maritime art forms of all - the art of the tattoo!
Episode 2 • Nov 23, 2013
Invasion and Defence
Sailing the southern shore of England from Hampshire to Kent, David Dimbleby explores how Britain's seas have protected against threat from abroad throughout history. David abseils the great iron side of the HMS Warrior to take in the engineering might of one of the most powerful battleships of its day. He also reveals the surreal 'Dazzle Painting' applied to British ships to distract enemies as they took aim.
Episode 3 • Nov 30, 2013
Trade and Romance
Joined by his son Fred, David follows the trade routes of the west coast of Scotland along the monumental channels that cut through the Romantic Highlands and brought wealth and prosperity to the heart of Scotland. The journey starts at Craobh Haven and takes David along the Crinan Canal and up the River Clyde towards Glasgow, charting the crucial importance of the sea to Britain's trade.
Episode 4 • Dec 07, 2013
Pleasure and Escape
Starting at Gorleston-on-Sea, David explores the creation of a seaside holiday culture that remains uniquely British to this day. Sailing the Rocket down the Suffolk and Essex coasts and into the Thames, he explains how after centuries of protecting and providing for Britain, the sea - and seaside - became a playground for the nation, a place of pleasure and relaxation.
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