Classic Ships

This six-part series, narrated by John Peel, looks at the history and design of ships, boats and yachts that evoke Britain's great social and industrial heritage

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Episode Guide

  • Series 1 Episode 1

    Britannia Rules

    The story of the first royal racing yacht, Britannia, mirrors the history of the greatest age of sail. In 1893, her revolutionary design launched an obsession with the sea and sailing that…

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  • Series 1 Episode 2

    Fish and Ships

    Britain, as an island nation, has a rich and varied fishing heritage. Classic Ships describes the rise and fall of our fishing industry and looks at a wide variety of British fishing boats.

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