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David Dimbleby takes to his wooden sailing boat to explore Britain's rich maritime heritage.

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Season 1

7.8/106 votes
Invasion and Defence
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/24/2013
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.1/109 votes
Adventure and Exploration
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2013
David Dimbleby sails the south west coast of England, exploring maritime art, architecture and history - including the story of Sir Francis Drake.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Trade and Romance
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/1/2013
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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Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Pleasure and Escape
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/8/2013
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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