Russell Leven
Director
Clydebuilt: The Ships that Made the Commonwealth (2014)
Season 1
David Hayman explores the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde that helped forge links with countries throughout the world.
Released March 31, 2014
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Cutty Sark
David Hayman travels to Australia to uncover the links Cutty Sark forged with this Commonwealth country, and to reflect on her legacy.
March 31, 2014, midnight
S1E2 - CS Mackay-Bennett
The story of CS Mackay-Bennett, a cable repair ship launched on the Clyde in 1884. She kept information flowing along a network of underwater cables that connected Britain with her empire and the world - the Victorian internet of its day.
April 7, 2014, midnight
S1E3 - Robert E Lee
The story of the Robert E Lee, one of the most famous Clydebuilt blockade-running paddle steamers.
April 14, 2014, midnight
S1E4 - HMS Hood
David Hayman meets some of the men who sailed on HMS Hood. He travels to Scapa Flow to experience what life was like for the hundreds of people working to protect the vital North Atlantic convoys.
April 21, 2014, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: March 31, 2014
Last Air Date: April 21, 2014, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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