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2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S1E2 "The Mary Rose: Secrets from the Deep" 7.8

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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.

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Directors: Edward McGown
Produced by: Luke McLaughlin, Jane Hardstaff

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September 20, 2018 · February 17, 2020 · Ended

First aired: September 20, 2018
Last aired: February 17, 2020
Status: Ended
Length: 2 seasons · 12 episodes
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 26 countries

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Where can I stream Great British Ships?

Prime

PBS

Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads

PBS Living

Xive TV Documentaries

Tubi TV

KQED

Thirteen

In the United States, Great British Ships streams on Prime, PBS, PBS Living, Xive TV Documentaries, and Thirteen, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, KQED, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Great British Ships worth watching?

65

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Great British Ships okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Great British Ships?

9 h

About 9 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2020.

Can I half-watch Great British Ships?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.