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The Dreadnoughts of Scapa Flow
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First of a two-part documentary in which David Hayman uncovers the story of the battle for control of the North Sea during the First World War.
As the Great War began, the Royal Navy rushed to Orkney's great natural harbour, Scapa Flow.
David Hayman uncovers the compelling characters of the little-known naval war - cautious Admiral Jellicoe and Admiral Beatty, a playboy.
The story of great technologies and epic battles for control of the North Sea.
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Sun 9 Jan 202219:30
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David Hayman visits the world's only remaining WWI Dreadnought
Duration: 02:01
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Hayman |
| Director | Andy Twaddle |
| Producer | Andy Twaddle |
| Executive Producer | David Harron |
| Executive Producer | Rachel Bell |
Broadcasts
Tue 7 Apr 201521:00BBC Two Scotland
Mon 29 Jun 201521:00- Tue 30 Jun 201503:00
- Thu 2 Jul 201500:55
- Fri 3 Jul 201500:00
- Sun 15 May 201619:00BBC Two Scotland
- Mon 11 Jul 201621:00
- Tue 12 Jul 201601:00
- Mon 28 Aug 201720:00
- Tue 29 Aug 201701:30
- Wed 19 Sep 201801:00
- Mon 24 Jun 201913:00
- Wed 3 Jul 201900:00
- Mon 26 Aug 201913:45
- Mon 2 Dec 201914:00
- Mon 23 Aug 202115:00
- Sun 9 Jan 202219:30
The World War One battle for control of the North Sea
The incredible story of two industrial superpowers’ fight in the North Sea a century ago.
