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Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains

1985Show1 season3 episodes

Documentary
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Summary

BBC 1980s Submarine documentary. For the would-be submarine captain it's the moment of truth - three frigates are racing straight towards him at maximum speed. This is the 'Perisher' - the toughest course in the Navy, and reputed to cost one million pounds a man.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, romance or scares.

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Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

January 7, 1985 · January 21, 1985 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 1985
Last aired
January 21, 1985
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains okay for kids?"

Questions about Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.