Clydebuilt: The Ships that Made the Commonwealth(2014)

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Documentary

Overview

David Hayman explores the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde that helped forge links with countries throughout the world.

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.

31/03/201460 min
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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.

07/04/201460 min
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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.

14/04/201460 min
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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.

21/04/201460 min

Top Cast

David Hayman

David Hayman

Self - Presenter

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkBBC Two
TypeDocumentary