Britain and the Sea - Season 1

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Adventure and Exploration

1 - Adventure and Exploration

Air Date: November 17, 2013

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

Invasion and Defence

2 - Invasion and Defence

Air Date: November 24, 2013

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.

Trade and Romance

3 - Trade and Romance

Air Date: December 1, 2013

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

Pleasure and Escape

4 - Pleasure and Escape

Air Date: December 8, 2013

David Dimbleby explores how the sea emerged as a source of pleasure, Punch and Judy and sand sculpture, before docking into Greenwich.