The Channel Islands to Dover

Synopsis

The last journey in the series starts in the Channel Islands as the team make their way back to Dover, where their epic adventure around the shore began. Neil Oliver investigates the tragic story of the first channel swimmer, Victorian celebrity Captain Webb. Webb became a hero as famous as David Beckham, but he died in a desperate attempt to recapture fame and fortune.

Alice Roberts explores Jersey's remarkable post-war transformation from Nazi-occupied stronghold to 'Honeymoon Island'. To discover the island's unique appeal to 1950's newlyweds, Alice meets a couple returning 50 years after their honeymoon night on Jersey. Miranda Krestovnikoff enters the secret world of Gouliot caves on Sark, which are only accessible on foot at exceptionally low tide. Underwater creatures left high and dry by the tide inside the caves must struggle to survive until the sea returns to save them.

Nicholas Crane discovers the forgotten story of 'The Indestructible Highway' - the convoys of coastal supply ships that braved Nazi attack from land, sea, and air to keep Britain afloat during the Second World War. Mark Horton reveals how the forts on Guernsey explain why the islanders are still loyal to the Queen, even though they remain proudly outside the United Kingdom.

Broadcasts

1. Tue 7 Aug 2007
   20:00
   BBC Two
2. Thu 9 Aug 2007
   00:35
   BBC One (except Northern Ireland, Scotland)
3. Fri 10 Aug 2007
   00:15
   BBC One (Northern Ireland only)
4. Sat 11 Aug 2007
   01:55
   BBC One (Scotland only)
5. Sat 11 Aug 2007
   18:10
   BBC Two
6. Sat 26 Jan 2008
   18:20
   BBC Two (except Wales (Analogue))
7. Sat 8 Nov 2008
   19:05
   BBC Two
8. Sat 21 Feb 2009
   16:10
   BBC Two (Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland (Analogue) only)
9. Sat 21 Feb 2009
   17:30
   BBC Two (England only)
10. Sat 21 Feb 2009
    18:00
    BBC Two (Wales, Wales (Analogue) only)
11. Thu 23 Apr 2009
    20:00
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland (Analogue))
12. Sat 9 May 2009
    17:15
    BBC Two (Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland (Analogue) only)
13. Thu 31 Dec 2009
    17:55
    BBC Two (Wales only)