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  • 2011-08-09T23:00:00Z
  • 30m
  • 2h (4 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
Untrained mariner Timothy Spall has spent a fortune on technology for his new challenge - the unpredictable Irish Sea - as he and his wife continue their mini-odyssey around Britain

4 episodes

Series Premiere

2011-08-09T23:00:00Z

1x01 The Luck of the Irish Sea

Series Premiere

1x01 The Luck of the Irish Sea

  • 2011-08-09T23:00:00Z30m

On the first leg of the trip, Timothy misreads the tides near Fishguard, visits Shane's home town of Aberystwyth and finds a lovely cove at Porthdinllaen.

2011-08-16T23:00:00Z

1x02 Mad about the Buoys

1x02 Mad about the Buoys

  • 2011-08-16T23:00:00Z30m

Timothy and Shane encounter problems with buoys when trying to dock at Liverpool, but Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness finds them in the company of royalty.

2011-08-23T23:00:00Z

1x03 The Bit in the Middle

1x03 The Bit in the Middle

  • 2011-08-23T23:00:00Z30m

Timothy and Shane take their barge to three different countries, and visit son Rafe on the Isle of Man. In Belfast, he frequents one of his favourite pubs.

2011-08-30T23:00:00Z

1x04 Scotch Mist

1x04 Scotch Mist

  • 2011-08-30T23:00:00Z30m

Timothy and his wife Shane encounter several Scottish ports and islands in the misty drizzle and venture up the Caledonian Canal.

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