The read
The series ran 2 seasons across 12 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
4 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 6 ep2018 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 6 ep2019 |
Key crew
- Edward McGownDirector
Cast
- Rob BellNarrator
- Eric GroveSelf-Professor
- Paul PattisonSelf-Historian
- Joanna ThomasSelf-Curator
- Simon PotterSelf-Historian
- Robert RumbleSelf-Assistant Curator
- Nigel CorlettSelf
- Brian LaverySelf-Naval Historian
- Nicola GrahamslawSelf-Ship's Conservation Engineer
- Ron YardleySelf-Vetaran
- Martin MaresSelf-Naval Historian
- Toby MilliganSelf-Curator