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Status: Ended
Network: 5
Type: Scripted
Rating: 4.7/10
Great British Ships
Overview
Visiting the ships as they stand today, Rob Bell will reveal how and why these monumental vessels were originally built. He’ll uncover a murder on board on the Cutty Sark, reveal the mystery of why the Mary Rose sank and discover how HMS Belfast helped turn the tide on D-Day. From Nelson on board HMS Victory to Sir Francis Drake on the Golden Hind, Rob will reveal how daring, genius and dazzling invention led to Britain becoming the world’s greatest sea power.
This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.7 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Rob Bell
Narrator
Eric Grove
Self-Professor
Paul Pattison
Self-Historian
Joanna Thomas
Self-Curator
Simon Potter
Self-Historian
Robert Rumble
Self-Assistant Curator
Nigel Corlett
Self
Brian Lavery
Self-Naval Historian
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 2018-09-20
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
6 Episodes • Aired 2019-10-19
No season overview provided for this season.