Skies Above Britain (2016)

Season 1

A look at the unseen side of aviation. With unprecedented access to the world of air traffic control, the series puts the spotlight on the hidden army of controllers whose job it is to keep our skies safe.

Released Aug. 17, 2016 None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.airplane, tmdb.airport, tmdb.flying, tmdb.air-controller, tmdb.aviation, tmdb.air-traffic-control

Network: BBC Two

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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S1E1 - Flying Into Danger

Why does fog cause delays? And how does the NATS team respond to such severe weather disruption?

Aug. 17, 2016, midnight

S1E2 - Conquering the Skies

At NATS, air traffic controllers guide a passenger jet with a major technical fault safely back to the ground and respond to an unidentified flying object detected on the radar screens.

Aug. 24, 2016, midnight

S1E3 - Beneath the Clouds

Air traffic controllers guide a passenger jet with a major fault back to the ground.

Aug. 31, 2016, midnight

S1E4 - When Speed Counts

Racing champion Martin is preparing to compete for the Schneider Trophy.

Sept. 7, 2016, midnight

S1E5 - London Skies

The job with the highest pressure at NATS is keeping everyone safe in London's airspace.

Sept. 14, 2016, midnight

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BBC Two

Aug. 17, 2016

Sept. 14, 2016, midnight

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