Great British Ships
Great British Ships is a documentary on Channel 5. Rob Bell reveals the secrets of the historic ships that shaped our island nation. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 12 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2025.
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Series 1
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1:00:00The history of the cruiser that played a critical role in battles of World War II.
1:00:00Rob Bell discovers the extraordinary feats of engineering behind HMS Victory.
1:00:00The first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic, which she did in 1845 in just 14 days.
1:00:00An investigation into the remnants of King Henry VIII's flagship.
1:00:00The tea clipper endured drunken captains and murderous crews, and even inspired a whiskey.
1:00:00The flagship of Sir Francis Drake was steeped in adventure, from witchcraft to mutiny.
Series 2
1:00:00It was the world's first purpose-built scientific vessel.
1:00:00The Queen Mary has been written off and revived many times.