Britain and the Sea (2013)
David Dimbleby takes to his wooden sailing boat to explore Britain's rich maritime heritage.
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Season 1 Episode List
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Episode 1 - Adventure and Exploration
Release Date: 2013-11-17David 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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Episode 2 - Invasion and Defence
Release Date: 2013-11-24David 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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Episode 3 - Trade and Romance
Release Date: 2013-12-01Documentary 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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Episode 4 - Pleasure and Escape
Release Date: 2013-12-08David Dimbleby explores how the sea emerged as a source of pleasure, Punch and Judy and sand sculpture, before docking into Greenwich.