Documentary
Saving Lives at Sea
Ordinary people, extraordinary bravery. From trawlers in peril to struggling swimmers, meet the army of RNLI volunteers working to save those in danger - whatever the weather.
Series 6: Episode 3 (29 mins)
- Series 9: 10. Hidden DangersThe Porthcawl crew race to the rescue of a swimmer who’s been caught in a rip current.59 mins
- Series 9: 9. PrideThe Minehead crew come close to disaster in the challenging rescue of two walkers.59 mins
- Series 9: 8. PressureIn Mudeford, on the Dorset coast, a search for a missing kayaker quickly escalates.59 mins
- Series 9: 7. Knife EdgeThe Walmer crew respond to reports of a small boat crossing in the English Channel.59 mins
- Series 9: 6. TrustThe Humber crew must pull off the dangerous medivac of a fisherman with a spinal injury.59 mins
- Series 9: 5. Caught OutThe Queensferry RNLI crew drag a barely conscious man out of the water.59 mins
- Series 9: 4. First Time for EverythingThe Castletownbere crew race to rescue of a fisherman who has suffered a suspected stroke.59 mins
- Series 9: 3. Every Second CountsThe Porthcawl crew attempt to resuscitate a man who’s been swept out to sea.59 mins
- Series 9: 2. ManhuntIn Dungeness, a crew discover that a casualty is the subject of a major manhunt.59 mins
- Series 9: 1. Saving Lives at Sea in World War IIDermot O’Leary uncovers the RNLI’s heroic efforts in World War II.59 mins
- Series 8: 10. Expect the UnexpectedThe Bembridge crew race to the rescue of an old fishing trawler that’s taking on water.59 mins
- Series 8: 9. All Hands on DeckThe North Berwick crew race out to try and save a windsurfer caught up in Storm Dennis.59 mins
- Series 8: 8. 24-7The Wick crew search for a paddleboarder who has drifted a mile out to sea.59 mins
- Series 8: 7. Motley CrewThe Blackpool crew respond to reports of a teenager who has been swept out to sea.59 mins
- Series 8: 6. FamilyIn Torbay, the RNLI crew respond to a mayday from a yacht taking on water.59 mins
- Series 8: 5. AdrenalineIn Plymouth, the RNLI crew race to the rescue of a capsized fisherman.59 mins
- Series 8: 4. Facing the FearIn north Wales, the Conwy crew respond to reports of two people caught out by the tide.59 mins
- Series 8: 3. Heart of the CommunityWhen a kayaker fails to make it back to shore, the RNLI race to the rescue.59 mins
- Series 8: 2. In a Split SecondThe RNLI crew race to a couple’s rescue and soon find that they too are in grave danger.59 mins
- Series 8: 1. Training to Save LivesIn Calshot, the RNLI crew race to the rescue of an unconscious jet skier.59 mins
- Series 7: 3. Caught OutIn Lyme Regis, the crew face a frantic search for three fishermen whose boat has capsized.59 mins
- Series 6: Episode 3The lifeboat volunteers face a battle to rescue a 170-ton fishing boat from the rocks.29 mins
