Coastguard: Every Second Counts

A brand-new observational documentary series following the exceptional people behind His Majesty's Maritime and Coastguard Agency. With exclusive access and 12 months in the making, we follow the multiple team organisation across the length and breadth of the UK.

From daring Search and Rescue helicopter incidents to fatal criminal maritime investigations, as well as survey inspectors examining and detaining fishing trawlers to commercial tankers and the ever-tense 999 mayday operations centre where nail-biting stories playout. We follow this and more as the MCA protects and responds to incidents and accidents on our shores.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom 5 (2023 - now)
Schedule: Wednesdays at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 8 episodes

Official site: www.channel5.com

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Previous Episode

Episode 8

Episode 3x08; Nov 12, 2025

In the Irish Sea, a skipper alerts the Coastguard to a medical emergency - a deteriorating scuba diver who seems to be suffering from decompression sickness. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Survey and Inspection team conduct unannounced inspecti

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
3x08: Episode 8Nov 12, 2025
3x07: Episode 7Nov 5, 2025
3x06: Episode 6Oct 29, 2025
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Extra Details

Also known as:
  • Coastguard: Search & Rescue SOS
  • Coastguard SOS: Search & Rescue
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