Great British Ships
Synopsis & Context
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.
Season Management
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- Great British Ships
- Release
- September 20, 2018
- Screen Time
- 2 seasons · 45min/ep
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- N/A
- Original Language
- English
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Production Status
- Ended
Personas & Cast
Rob Bell
Narrator
12 eps.
Eric Grove
Self-Professor
6 eps.
Paul Pattison
Self-Historian
6 eps.
John Harrison
Self-Veteran
6 eps.
Andrew Baines
Self
6 eps.
Helen Doe
Self-Maritime Historian
6 eps.
Dave Cheer
Self-Ropemaker
6 eps.
Andy Curran
Self-Conservation Manager
6 eps.
Joanna Thomas
Self-Curator
6 eps.
Simon Potter
Self-Historian
6 eps.
Jane Templeton
Self-Maritime enginneer
6 eps.
Robert Rumble
Self-Assistant Curator
6 eps.
