Britain Afloat

  

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Britain Afloat0/6. The Thames Barge: Mary-Ann Ochota discovers more about the boat that helped build Victorian London and played an important part at Dunkirk - the Thames barge. Also in HD. [S,SL]Tue, Jul 10, 8:15 amBBC TWO30 mins
Britain AfloatThe Sailing Boat: Mary-Ann Ochota discovers how sailing on the Mersey, which began with fishermen racing each other, led to the formation of numerous sailing clubs. Also in HD. [S,SL]Fri, Dec 1, 8:30 amBBC TWO30 mins
Britain AfloatThe Rowing Eight: Mary-Ann Ochota discovers how the rowing eight - the fastest rowing boat in the world - can trace its origins to Thames river taxis in the 1600s. Also in HD. [S]Sat, Nov 25, 4:15 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Britain AfloatThe Thames Barge: Mary-Ann Ochota discovers more about the boat that helped build Victorian London and played an important part at Dunkirk - the Thames barge. [S,SL]Wed, Nov 8, 8:00 amBBC TWO30 mins
Britain AfloatThe Sailing Boat: Mary-Ann Ochota discovers how sailing on the Mersey, which began with fishermen racing each other, led to the formation of numerous sailing clubs. Also in HD. [S]Sat, Nov 4, 7:00 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Britain AfloatThe Punt: Mary-Ann Ochota explores the story of the punt, a boat that helped Bronze Age people survive in tough environments and went on to become an Edwardian leisure craze. Also in HD. [S]Sat, Oct 21, 8:00 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Britain AfloatThe Narrow Boat: Mary-Ann Ochota explores the story of the working narrow boat, discovering how it helped power the Industrial Revolution. [S]Sat, Oct 14, 8:00 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Britain AfloatThe Coracle: Mary-Ann Ochota finds out about the coracle, an ancient boat that can be made from twigs and a bed sheet, yet which has saved lives in desperate times. Also in HD. [S]Sat, Oct 7, 8:00 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Britain AfloatThe Thames Barge: Mary-Ann Ochota discovers more about the boat that helped build Victorian London and played an important part at Dunkirk - the Thames barge. [S]Sat, Sept 30, 8:00 pmBBC TWO30 mins