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Water worlds. Rescue at sea

Gemma Hunt visits Walmer, Kent, to meet the crew of the local lifeboat. She learns about the crew's rigorous training and the story is part one of a drama about Grace Darling, who undertook a famous rescue at sea in the Farne Islands in 1838.

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15 minutes

Chapters

  • Introduction

    Gemma is in Walmer in Kent to meet the volunteers at RNLI Walmer.

    Duration: 01:17

  • Feature 1

    Gemma talks to Andy Woolward the Deputy Launching Authority at Walmer Lifeboat Station.

    Duration: 01:54

  • Song

    'God is watching over you' - number 7 in 'All about our school'.

    Duration: 01:22

  • Feature 2

    Gemma talks to Dan, James and Megan, volunteers who crew the lifeboats at RNLI Walmer.

    Duration: 02:39

  • Story: Grace Darling - Heroine of the sea, part 1

    Part one of a true story about Grace Darling and her incredible act of heroism.

    Duration: 05:34

  • Feature 3

    Andy Woolward of RNLI Walmer offers some advice about staying safe when near the sea.

    Duration: 01:08

  • Reflection

    Gemma reflects on the power of the sea and the selfless volunteers who crew the RNLI.

    Duration: 00:45

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  • Fri 13 Feb 2015 03:00

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