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A major BBC television documentary series, first shown in 1976. About the life on board the fourth HMS Ark Royal, a British aircraft carrier. It...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC One
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Season 1

  • Last Run Ashore
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    Last Run Ashore

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/1976

    As the Ark makes preparations to sail on the morning tide, the ship's company take the opportunity to hit the bars and clubs of Plymouth for one last time.

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  • The Squadrons Are Coming
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    The Squadrons Are Coming

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/1976

    As the deployment gets under way, the air squadrons embark from their shore bases. Meanwhile the ship's company settle back into messdeck life.

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  • Happy Birthday
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    Happy Birthday

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/19/1976

    Plans for the ship's 21st birthday celebrations are interrupted by a call for assistance from an American submarine.

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  • Thoughts of Home
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    Thoughts of Home

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/26/1976

    Ark Royal undertakes a Replenishment At Sea, and when a welcome mail drop arrives thought turn to those back at home. Spirits are kept up by Ark's own TV station and it's biggest star, Wilf.

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  • Puerto Rican Banyan
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    Puerto Rican Banyan

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/2/1976

    An insight into the work of the ship's chaplain; and the ship's arrival in San Juan provides the opportunity for a beach party and a night out on the town.

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  • Officer Territory
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    Officer Territory

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/1976

    There is concern when it is suspected that somebody may have fallen over the side in rough weather. Officer training continues onboard, and life in the wardroom is highlighted.

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  • A Theatre Workshop
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    A Theatre Workshop

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/16/1976

    Seven weeks into the deployment, the squadrons are practicing bombing runs at the Vieques Weapons Range and there are preparations for a "sod's opera" in the hangar to entertain the crew.

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  • Florida USA
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    Florida USA

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/23/1976

    The ship's arrival in Mayport gives the crew the opportunity to sample the delights of the USA in it's Bi-Centennial year. One group travels to the Everglades to check out the wildlife, while a steward marries his American sweetheart.

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  • Homeward Bound
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    Homeward Bound

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/30/1976

    After leaving Florida, the ship's company look forward to their return to Plymouth. While one rating is allowed to fly home to see his pregnant wife, another pays the price for trying to do the same without permission.

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  • Back Home
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    Back Home

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/7/1976

    After six months at sea, the Ark Royal returns home to Plymouth. As the crew are reunited with their families, one sailor is instead on his way to the naval detention centre.

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  • Eight Years On
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    Eight Years On

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/1984

    The BBC follow-up programme - Sailor Eight Years On - revealing the sad fate of the now decrepit Ark Royal in dock and going in search of its crew members to discover how their lives have changed.

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