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HMS Splendid

Season 1 1999

  • 1999-12-05T00:00:00Z on BBC One
  • 42m
  • 2h 6m (3 episodes)
  • English
  • Documentary
David Suchet narrates the BBC series featuring the Royal Navy's Hunter-Killer submarine, the HMC Splendid, on a top secret three-month mission. After travelling from its Farlane base to San Diego, the sub is charged with testing the first Tomahawk cruise missile, and the crew is followed every step of the way. Also included is a feature on the sub's new Lieutenant Commander as he undergoes the 'Perisher' selection course.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

1999-12-05T00:00:00Z

1x01 Part 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Part 1

  • 1999-12-05T00:00:00Z42m

An Introduction to the the crew of HMS Splendid.

1999-12-12T00:00:00Z

1x02 Part 2

1x02 Part 2

  • 1999-12-12T00:00:00Z42m

Splendid navigates the Panama Canal to San diego where the submarine is charged with the vital task of firing the Royal Navy’s first ever Tomahawk Cruise Missile.

1999-12-19T00:00:00Z

1x03 Part 3

1x03 Part 3

  • 1999-12-19T00:00:00Z42m

HMS Splendid’s new Lieutenant Commander goes through ‘Perisher’ – the selection course for the submarine service. The boat participates in simulated combat exercises with submarines, warships and helicopters in the North Sea.

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