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Britain and the Sea

Season 1 2013

  • 2013-11-17T21:00:00Z on BBC One
  • 1h
  • 4h (4 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
David Dimbleby takes to his wooden sailing boat to explore Britain's rich maritime heritage.

4 episodes

Series Premiere

2013-11-17T21:00:00Z

1x01 Adventure and Exploration

Series Premiere

1x01 Adventure and Exploration

  • 2013-11-17T21:00:00Z1h

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

2013-11-24T21:00:00Z

1x02 Invasion and Defence

1x02 Invasion and Defence

  • 2013-11-24T21:00:00Z1h

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.

2013-12-01T21:00:00Z

1x03 Trade and Romance

1x03 Trade and Romance

  • 2013-12-01T21:00:00Z1h

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

2013-12-08T21:00:00Z

1x04 Pleasure and Escape

1x04 Pleasure and Escape

  • 2013-12-08T21:00:00Z1h

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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