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Britain by Boat

Britain by Boat

Description: Veteran newsreader Michael Buerk and long-time journalist John Sergeant team up to explore Britain's coastline by boat. Starting on the sunny shores of Suffolk, the journalistic partners in crime board a 50-foot yacht, the Bonaventure, and set sail, heading south for some rollicking maritime adventures. Along the way, while putting their sailing skills to the test, they take in the glorious coastal scenery, learn some fascinating history, meet a host of interesting characters and enjoy some coastal cuisine.
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Discovering Britain

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Plot: Maureen Lipman, Larry Lamb and Michael Buerk travel Britain exploring our enduring fascination with heritage, history and tradition.
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Barging Round Britain With John Sergeant

Barging Round Britain With John Sergeant
Plot: John Sergeant explores Britain's canal network in a series that uncovers the history of this national treasure. In the past the canals were the transport method of choice, where bulky goods were sent around the country reaching towns that had restricted and arduous paths. Today the waterways are home...
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Britain and the Sea

Britain and the Sea
Plot: Journalist David Dimbleby hits the water in his boat Rocket to sail along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall to explore the area's maritime history and see how the sea has inspired Britain, including its art and literature, through time. Along the way, he uncovers artefacts and meets people that tell...
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How Britain Won WW2

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Britain's Secret Treasures

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How the Victorians Built Britain

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Plot: In less than a century, the Victorians transformed the face of Britain. They built iconic buildings, constructed transport networks, and invented cutting-edge technology. Michael Buerk travels Britain to find out how the Victorians built the nation.
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Inside the National Trust

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The Blitz: Britain on Fire

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Plot: In a thought-provoking series, `The Blitz: Britain on Fire' goes back in time to the one of the most intense German bombardments against Britain, mainly Liverpool, during World War Two. Featuring eye-witness statements and recollections from relatives, the stories of these harrowing eight days are...
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Britain's Great Pension Crisis

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Plot: Michael Buerk looks into Britain's current pensions crisis, using revealing statistics on Britain's savings time-bomb to reveal how many people are sleepwalking into a nightmare retirement by not saving enough.

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Britain's First Photo Album

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