David Dimbleby takes to his wooden sailing boat to explore Britain's rich maritime heritage.
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Episode 1
Adventure and Exploration
David Dimbleby sails the south west coast of England, exploring maritime art, architecture and history - including the story of Sir Francis Drake.
Episode 2
Invasion and Defence
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.
Episode 3
Trade and Romance
Documentary which sees David Dimbleby tracing the crucial importance of the sea to Britain's trade and to individual livelihoods of coastal communities.
Episode 4
Pleasure and Escape
David Dimbleby explores how the sea emerged as a source of pleasure, Punch and Judy and sand sculpture, before docking into Greenwich.
David Dimbleby
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