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Duration: 30 minutes

Documentary revealing the epic story of how the SS Great Britain, Brunel's iconic ship, was brought home to Bristol in 1970.

Key figures from the salvage team recall their audacious mission to rescue a rusting hulk from a desolate corner of the Falkland Islands. When the ship eventually returned to Bristol, thousands of people lined the banks of the River Avon to welcome her home. The SS Great Britain is now a hugely successful visitor attraction.

Last on

Mon 12 Jul 2010 19:30 BBC One only on West

Credits

Narrator
Catherine Rogers
Director
Alastair McKee
Producer
Alastair McKee
Executive Producer
Roger Farrant

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