Our Coast

Many of the UK’s most iconic places are beside the sea. The nation’s shorelines are the foundation on which Britain was built, full of extraordinary people, historic professions, engineering marvels, astonishing wildlife and epic landscapes. This fascinating travel documentary visits Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland and celebrates the heritage of these astonishing locations.

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