Great British Ships

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.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Great British Ships

First Air Date

September 20, 2018

Last Air Date

February 17, 2020

Seasons

2

Episodes

12

Language

English

Production Companies

Windfall Films

Networks

Channel 5

S02E06

HMS Ark Royal

Rob Bell tells the dramatic story of the Second World War aircraft carrier, which hunted down some of Nazi Germany's most feared warships.

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