Devonport: Inside the Royal Navy
Devonport is the largest naval base in Western Europe, home to most of the surface fleet and the navy’s Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. It’s also an important base for training and it supplies, mends and refits all kinds of naval craft. In this brand new six-part Quest commission we follow the lives of the people who work at Devonport. This series focuses on the people, their relationships and unusual challenges they face day to day running one of the most famous Royal Navy bases in Europe. From organising a VIP Royal visit, to preparing for the Armada Ball which is one of the largest events of the year and the daily maintenance of ships, crews and guns; if you want to see how the navy does its job, come to Devonport.
Seasons
E1The PM's Visit
Feb 19, 2016
Life on board HMS Ocean, the biggest ship in the Royal Navy. While preparing for the biggest Nato exercise in years, the crew gets a secret visit from a VIP
E2Sacrifice
Feb 26, 2016
Captain Anderson oversees a test of a 4.5 inch gun on HMS Sutherland, the most modern Frigate in the Royal Navy. Meanwhile, marriage and departures leave an emotional strain
E3Tradition and Teamwork
Mar 4, 2016
The crew on board HMS Protector go through First Officers Sea Training, and Devonport's Field Gun Team competition from fierce rivals - HMS Raleigh's Royal Marines
E4A Royal Visit
Mar 11, 2016
With only four days to go before the Queen visits, the crew of HMS Ocean prepare the boat.
E5The Cruel Sea
Mar 18, 2016
After recent storms Breakwater is damaged, and it's repair is thrown into jeopardy.
E6Returning Ships, Crew
Mar 25, 2016
A sailor lets his hair down just a little bit too much in Devonport.
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Devonport is the largest naval base in Western Europe, home to most of the surface fleet and the navy’s Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. It’s also an important base for training and it supplies, mends and refits all kinds of naval craft. In this brand new six-part Quest commission we follow the lives of the people who work at Devonport. This series focuses on the people, their relationships and unusual challenges they face day to day running one of the most famous Royal Navy bases in Europe. From organising a VIP Royal visit, to preparing for the Armada Ball which is one of the largest events of the year and the daily maintenance of ships, crews and guns; if you want to see how the navy does its job, come to Devonport.
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