Britain and the Sea - Season 1
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.
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.
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.
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.