Michael Buerk
Self
Britain By Boat (2018)
Season 1
Veteran newsreader Michael Buerk and long-time journalist John Sergeant team up to explore Britain's coastline by boat. Starting on the sunny shores of Suffolk, the journalistic partners in crime board a 50-foot yacht, the Bonaventure, and set sail, heading south for some rollicking maritime adventures. Along the way, while putting their sailing skills to the test, they take in the glorious coastal scenery, learn some fascinating history, meet a host of interesting characters and enjoy some coastal cuisine.
Released Nov. 23, 2018
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series
Network: 5
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Episode 1
Michael Buerk and John Sergeant explore Britiain's coastline by yacht. Their first task is to cross the Thames estuary, where they discover a genuine Dunkirk rescue boat and are challenged to eat oysters gracefully.
Nov. 23, 2018, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Missing the morning tide out of Portsmouth, the duo visit HMS Victory. Then they set sail to Cowes, where too much champagne inspires a race in small sailing dinghies. Finally they decipher the maps to make their way bast the iconic Needles to Poole.
Nov. 30, 2018, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
After shopping for supplies in the historic harbour town of Fowey, our competitive shipmates make their way along the south coast of Cornwall to Newlyn, near Penzance. En route they try their hand at kayaking, fishing, plying the oars on an ocean rowing boat, participating in a sea shanty festival and joining the RNLI on a rescue drill.
Dec. 7, 2018, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
On the biggest test of their seamanship yet, Michael and John set sail alone. In sole charge of the Bonaventure, can they make it from Falmouth to Brixham? But first, they must decide who is to be captain ...
English
Dec. 14, 2018, midnight
5
Nov. 23, 2018
Dec. 14, 2018, midnight
Ended
NR
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