TV series
Great British Ships
2018–2020, English, on 5.
Visiting the ships as they stand today, Rob Bell will reveal how and why these monumental vessels were originally built. He’ll uncover a murder on board on the Cutty Sark, reveal the mystery of why the Mary Rose sank and discover how HMS Belfast helped turn the tide on D-Day. From Nelson on board HMS Victory to Sir Francis Drake on the Golden Hind, Rob will reveal how daring, genius and dazzling invention led to Britain becoming the world’s greatest sea power.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Great British Ships is streaming on Magellan TV in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E6: HMS Ark Royal
Aired 17 February 2020
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Rob BellNarrator · 12 ep
- Eric GroveSelf-Professor · 6 ep
- Paul PattisonSelf-Historian · 6 ep
- John HarrisonSelf-Veteran · 6 ep
- Andrew BainesSelf · 6 ep
- Helen DoeSelf-Maritime Historian · 6 ep
- Dave CheerSelf-Ropemaker · 6 ep
- Andy CurranSelf-Conservation Manager · 6 ep
- Joanna ThomasSelf-Curator · 6 ep
- Simon PotterSelf-Historian · 6 ep
- Jane TempletonSelf-Maritime enginneer · 6 ep
- Robert RumbleSelf-Assistant Curator · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 September 2018
- Last aired
- 17 February 2020
- Network
- 5
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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Great British Ships: quick answers
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How many seasons of Great British Ships are there?
Great British Ships has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Great British Ships finished?
Yes. Great British Ships ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Great British Ships on?
Great British Ships is streaming on Magellan TV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Great British Ships parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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