Series

Timothy Spall: Back At Sea

2011 · 1 season · 4 episodes · Ended · BBC Four

Documentary

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Untrained mariner Timothy Spall has spent a fortune on technology for his new challenge - the unpredictable Irish Sea - as he and his wife continue their mini-odyssey around Britain

Episodes

  • S01E01The Luck of the Irish Sea2011-08-1030m

    On the first leg of the trip, Timothy misreads the tides near Fishguard, visits Shane's home town of Aberystwyth and finds a lovely cove at Porthdinllaen.

  • S01E02Mad about the Buoys2011-08-1730m

    Timothy and Shane encounter problems with buoys when trying to dock at Liverpool, but Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness finds them in the company of royalty.

  • S01E03The Bit in the Middle2011-08-2430m

    Timothy and Shane take their barge to three different countries, and visit son Rafe on the Isle of Man. In Belfast, he frequents one of his favourite pubs.

  • S01E04Scotch Mist2011-08-3130m

    Timothy and his wife Shane encounter several Scottish ports and islands in the misty drizzle and venture up the Caledonian Canal.

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