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Sailor

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1976
1 Season
12 Episodes
EN
Ended

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A major BBC television documentary series, first shown in 1976. About the life on board the fourth HMS Ark Royal, a British aircraft carrier. It followed the ship on a five and a half month deployment to North America in 1976 & the follow up years later to find out about some of the characters.

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Season 1

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E1

Last Run Ashore

Aug 5, 197630m

As the Ark makes preparations to sail on the morning tide, the ship's company take the opportunity to hit the bars and clubs of Plymouth for one last time.

E2

The Squadrons Are Coming

Aug 12, 197630m

As the deployment gets under way, the air squadrons embark from their shore bases. Meanwhile the ship's company settle back into messdeck life.

E3

Happy Birthday

Aug 19, 197630m

Plans for the ship's 21st birthday celebrations are interrupted by a call for assistance from an American submarine.

E4

Thoughts of Home

Aug 26, 197630m

Ark Royal undertakes a Replenishment At Sea, and when a welcome mail drop arrives thought turn to those back at home. Spirits are kept up by Ark's own TV station and it's biggest star, Wilf.

E5

Puerto Rican Banyan

Sep 2, 197630m

An insight into the work of the ship's chaplain; and the ship's arrival in San Juan provides the opportunity for a beach party and a night out on the town.

E6

Officer Territory

Sep 9, 197630m

There is concern when it is suspected that somebody may have fallen over the side in rough weather. Officer training continues onboard, and life in the wardroom is highlighted.

E7

A Theatre Workshop

Sep 16, 197630m

Seven weeks into the deployment, the squadrons are practicing bombing runs at the Vieques Weapons Range and there are preparations for a "sod's opera" in the hangar to entertain the crew.

E8

Florida USA

Sep 23, 197630m

The ship's arrival in Mayport gives the crew the opportunity to sample the delights of the USA in it's Bi-Centennial year. One group travels to the Everglades to check out the wildlife, while a steward marries his American sweetheart.

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About Sailor

A major BBC television documentary series, first shown in 1976. About the life on board the fourth HMS Ark Royal, a British aircraft carrier. It followed the ship on a five and a half month deployment to North America in 1976 & the follow up years later to find out about some of the characters. Across 1 season and 12 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.

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What is Sailor about?

A major BBC television documentary series, first shown in 1976. About the life on board the fourth HMS Ark Royal, a British aircraft carrier. It followed the ship on a five and a half month deployment to North America in 1976 & the follow up years later to find out about some of the characters. It belongs to the Documentary genre.

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