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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 2022
19:30
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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 2015 21:00麻豆社 Two Scotland
Mon 29 Jun 2015 21:00- Tue 30 Jun 2015 03:00
- Thu 2 Jul 2015 00:55
- Fri 3 Jul 2015 00:00
- Sun 15 May 2016 19:00麻豆社 Two Scotland
- Mon 11 Jul 2016 21:00
- Tue 12 Jul 2016 01:00
- Mon 28 Aug 2017 20:00
- Tue 29 Aug 2017 01:30
- Wed 19 Sep 2018 01:00
- Mon 24 Jun 2019 13:00
- Wed 3 Jul 2019 00:00
- Mon 26 Aug 2019 13:45
- Mon 2 Dec 2019 14:00
- Mon 23 Aug 2021 15:00
- Sun 9 Jan 2022 19:30
The World War One battle for control of the North Sea
The incredible story of two industrial superpowers鈥� fight in the North Sea a century ago.