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David Dimbleby takes to his wooden sailing boat to explore Britain's rich maritime heritage.
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC One
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Season 1

  • Adventure and Exploration
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    Adventure and Exploration

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2013

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

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  • Invasion and Defence
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    Invasion and Defence

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/24/2013

    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.

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  • Trade and Romance
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    Trade and Romance

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/1/2013

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

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  • Pleasure and Escape
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    Pleasure and Escape

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/8/2013

    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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