TV series
The Lifeboat
1994, English, on BBC One. Created by Lynda La Plante.
The lives and missions of the crew of a Welsh rescue boat.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
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Latest episode
S1 E9: UN1407
Aired 29 June 1994
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lynda La PlanteCreator
- Brendan GleesonLeslie Parry · 9 ep
- Neil RoystonPete Pugh · 9 ep
- Richard LynchGwilym Davies · 9 ep
- Karl JohnsonHughie Jones · 9 ep
- Tim WyltonEdward Thorpe · 9 ep
- Sue RoderickBronwen Pugh · 9 ep
- Nicholas McGaugheyGeraint Gower · 8 ep
- Nigel HarrisonBarry Mitchell · 8 ep
- Connie HydeSydnie Holly · 7 ep
- Robert BlytheGeorge Bibby · 7 ep
- Susan Ellen FlynnMeryl Taylor · 7 ep
- Humphrey JamesDavid Thomas · 7 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 April 1994
- Last aired
- 29 June 1994
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Lifeboat: quick answers
Is The Lifeboat worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Lifeboat are there?
The Lifeboat has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Lifeboat finished?
Yes. The Lifeboat ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Lifeboat on?
The Lifeboat isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Lifeboat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lifeboat yet.
What shows are like The Lifeboat?
If you liked The Lifeboat, try Sea Hunt, Baywatch, Dempsey and Makepeace.
Who created The Lifeboat?
The Lifeboat was created by Lynda La Plante and stars Brendan Gleeson, Neil Royston, Richard Lynch.