Stormy Weather : Britain's Coastal Sailing History
An entertaining and informative 5-part series celebrating Britain’s maritime history.
5x 15mins, by Belle Media, first aired October 2022
From Scotland’s West Coast to the Tidal Thames, the series explores our attachment to the sea through the stories of some of Britain’s best-loved ships : Waverley, celebrating its 75th anniversary this summer, Dunkirk veteran Medway Queen and Thames favourite, Queen Mary.
Presented by dynamic, popular transport historian Tim Dunn, the programmes have broad appeal (especially for underserved older audiences) combining location reporting, interviews and archive narrated by actor and life-long enthusiast Bill Paterson.
Broadcasting on Times Radio, on a Community Radio Network, and in Gaelic on selected stations in Scotland.