Historicko-dobrodružný seriál o životní cestě Horatia Hornblowera, legendárního britského důstojníka.
The HMS Ark Royal carried the Harrier and 3 types of helicopter during its active service, these included the Lynx which is currently the fastest helicopter in the world and the Sea King, equipped with an early warning radar system.
Díky loďstvu se Británie stala nejmocnějším národem na Zemi. Jeho vliv však sahá daleko za hranice námořních bitev. Tohle je příběh o tom, jak Královské loďstvo utvářelo politiku, kulturu a hospodářství Británie a jak zanechalo svůj otisk na všem, od krajiny až po demokracii a dokonce i identitu země. V době svého vrcholu se stalo hnací silou šíření systému obchodu a cen, který navždy změnil svět. A pak o všechno přišlo: Díky unikátnímu přístupu k moderní flotile nám bude nadšený historik a námořník Dan Snow vyprávět o britské historii prostřednictvím faktů o její nejslavnější instituci. Během křižování oceánů a cestování po světě znovu oživí romantiku britské námořní minulosti a odtajní fascinující historky o odvážném úsilí a lidské příběhy skryté za vojenskými bitvami.
Drama documentary about Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, who terrorised the British colonies in the Americas during the golden age of piracy.
A major BBC television documentary series, first shown in 1976. About the life on board the fourth HMS Ark Royal, a British aircraft carrier. It followed the ship on a five and a half month deployment to North America in 1976 & the follow up years later to find out about some of the characters.
Dokument o torpédoborci královského námořnictva HMS Duncan, který sleduje vzestupy a pády každodenního života jeho 280členné posádky a zachycuje dramatické okamžiky jeho operací.
Built especially for the challenging conditions of Antarctica, HMS Endurance is the Royal Navy’s only ice patrol ship and its only one capable of breaking into the icy wastes of Antarctica. We join the elite, 140-person crew as they embark on a four-month expedition in perhaps the most extreme and hostile environment on the planet. Follow the extensive and diverse duties of the Royal Navy and the British Antarctic Survey, and the trials and tribulations that the frozen continent brings. In the first episode, Return to the Ice HMS Endurance prepares for another season in Antarctica. Captain Bob Tarrant has taken her there for the last two years but in 10 days time he must hand over to a new captain and is determined that the ship is ready for the ice before he leaves. Faced with a series of engine problems, can the crew get the vessel ready for both a long and dangerous journey and a new commander? Then bad news from home causes further problems as the ship leaves the Falklands.
Devonport is the largest naval base in Western Europe, home to most of the surface fleet and the navy’s Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. It’s also an important base for training and it supplies, mends and refits all kinds of naval craft. In this brand new six-part Quest commission we follow the lives of the people who work at Devonport. This series focuses on the people, their relationships and unusual challenges they face day to day running one of the most famous Royal Navy bases in Europe. From organising a VIP Royal visit, to preparing for the Armada Ball which is one of the largest events of the year and the daily maintenance of ships, crews and guns; if you want to see how the navy does its job, come to Devonport.