Britain and the Sea
2013 · Documentary · 1 Season · 4 Episodes ·
David Dimbleby takes to his wooden sailing boat to explore Britain's rich maritime heritage.
Episodes
1. Adventure and ExplorationDavid Dimbleby sails the south west coast of England, exploring maritime art, architecture and history - including the story of Sir Francis Drake.
2. Invasion and DefenceDavid 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 RomanceDocumentary 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 EscapeDavid Dimbleby explores how the sea emerged as a source of pleasure, Punch and Judy and sand sculpture, before docking into Greenwich.
