Clydebuilt: The Ships that Made the Commonwealth (2014)
Synopsis
David Hayman explores the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde that helped forge links with countries throughout the world.
First Air Date: 2014-03-31
Last Air Date: 2014-04-21
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- David Hayman as Self - Presenter
Seasons
Season 1 (2014)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Cutty Sark
David Hayman travels to Australia to uncover the links Cutty Sark forged with this Commonwealth country, and to reflect on her legacy.
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Ep. 2: 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.
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Ep. 3: Robert E Lee
The story of the Robert E Lee, one of the most famous Clydebuilt blockade-running paddle steamers.
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Ep. 4: 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.
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