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Britain and the Sea

Season 1

2013 · 4 episodes

  1. 1. Adventure and Exploration

    2013-11-17 · 60m

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

  2. 2. Invasion and Defence

    2013-11-24 · 60m

    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.

  3. 3. Trade and Romance

    2013-12-01 · 60m

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

  4. 4. Pleasure and Escape

    2013-12-08 · 60m

    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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