Britain Afloat explores the regional distinctiveness of boat design and the floating way of life, from the modest coracle - whose shape was adapted to suit individual rivers across Britain - to the imposing Thames sailing barges - boats that helped build London. Mary-Ann Ochota travels the waterways of Britain, discovering how boats have shaped our lives.
Show Info
Schedule: Saturdays at 20:00
(30 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Episodes ordered: 6 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
The Rowing Eight
Episode 1x06; Dec 9, 2017
Mary-Ann Ochota discovers how the rowing eight - the fastest rowing boat in the world - developed from working boats on the Thames, when river-taxi men would race their boats for a bit of fun and a spot of gambling.Through the centuries racing has be…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x06: The Rowing Eight | Dec 9, 2017 | |
| 1x05: Sailing on the Mersey | Nov 4, 2017 | |
| 1x04: The Punt | Oct 21, 2017 |