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Sailor

  • 1976 – 1984
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~30m / ep
  • 1 season

A major BBC television documentary series, first shown in 1976. About the life on board the fourth HMS Ark Royal, a British aircraft carrier. It followed the ship on a five and a half month deployment to North America in 1976 & the follow up years later to find out about some of the characters.

Latest: Season 1 · 1976

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  1. E1. Last Run Ashore

    Aug 5, 1976 · 30m

    As the Ark makes preparations to sail on the morning tide, the ship's company take the opportunity to hit the bars and clubs of Plymouth for one last time.

  2. E2. The Squadrons Are Coming

    Aug 12, 1976 · 30m

    As the deployment gets under way, the air squadrons embark from their shore bases. Meanwhile the ship's company settle back into messdeck life.

  3. E3. Happy Birthday

    Aug 19, 1976 · 30m

    Plans for the ship's 21st birthday celebrations are interrupted by a call for assistance from an American submarine.

  4. E4. Thoughts of Home

    Aug 26, 1976 · 30m

    Ark Royal undertakes a Replenishment At Sea, and when a welcome mail drop arrives thought turn to those back at home. Spirits are kept up by Ark's own TV station and it's biggest star, Wilf.

  5. E5. Puerto Rican Banyan

    Sep 2, 1976 · 30m

    An insight into the work of the ship's chaplain; and the ship's arrival in San Juan provides the opportunity for a beach party and a night out on the town.

  6. E6. Officer Territory

    Sep 9, 1976 · 30m

    There is concern when it is suspected that somebody may have fallen over the side in rough weather. Officer training continues onboard, and life in the wardroom is highlighted.

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