Season 1 (2013)
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Episodes 4
1
Adventure and Exploration
November 17, 2013
• 1h
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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2
Invasion and Defence
November 24, 2013
• 1h
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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3
Trade and Romance
December 1, 2013
• 1h
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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4
Pleasure and Escape
Season Finale
December 8, 2013
• 1h
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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