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Timothy Spall: Back At Sea

  • 2011
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~30m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 8.0/10

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

Latest: Season 1 · 2011

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  1. E1. The Luck of the Irish Sea

    Aug 10, 2011 · 30m

    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.

  2. E2. Mad about the Buoys

    Aug 17, 2011 · 30m

    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.

  3. E3. The Bit in the Middle

    Aug 24, 2011 · 30m

    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.

  4. E4. Scotch Mist

    Aug 31, 2011 · 30m

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