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.
David Dimbleby continues his voyage round Britain, sailing his boat Rocket along the south east coast from Hampshire to Kent. This was the front line coast, the edge of Britain essential to its defence and the first point of attack for invasion forces. From the great battleships of Nelson to the sea forts of Henry VIII, this is a story that embraces Britain's darkest and most heroic moments.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Dimbleby |
| Producer | Rosie Schellenberg |
| Director | Rosie Schellenberg |
| Executive Producer | Basil Comely |
| Series Producer | Alexander Leith |
Broadcasts
Sun 24 Nov 2013 21:00- Mon 13 Jan 2014 09:05
Tue 21 Jul 2015 21:00- Wed 22 Jul 2015 03:00
- Mon 26 Jun 2017 20:00
- Tue 27 Jun 2017 01:30
- Mon 6 Aug 2018 23:00
- Tue 5 Feb 2019 14:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Wales
- Tue 5 Feb 2019 14:35Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Thu 30 Jan 2020 00:00
- Tue 3 Nov 2020 16:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland & Wales
- Tue 3 Nov 2020 16:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Wed 17 Feb 2021 00:30
- Tue 16 May 2023 23:30
- Wed 17 May 2023 02:30
- Wed 28 Aug 2024 14:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
National Maritime Museum
Britain and the Sea is a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and National Maritime Museum partnership.