Britain and the Sea: Invasion & Defence
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm, Wednesday, June 24 on BBC Two England (2)
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Invasion & Defence
David Dimbleby continues his voyage around Britain, sailing his yacht Rocket along coastal regions of the South East, the first point of attack for enemy forces and therefore essential to the nation's defence throughout history. Along the way, he takes a tour of HMS Victory, Nelson's flagship vessel from the Battle of Trafalgar, lovingly preserved in dry dock in Portsmouth. He also meets a carpenter who still makes wooden figureheads, discovers how a chamber pot acted as propaganda in the battle against Napoleon and reveals the way abstract art was used to deceive German submarine pilots
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David Dimbleby
(Presenter)
Rosie Schellenberg
(Director)
Alexander Leith
(Series producer)
Basil Comely
(Series producer)
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Did You Know..
David Dimbleby
(Presenter)
Born:
October 28, 1938
in
Surrey
Best Known For:
Being the BBC's political anchorman.
Early-life:
Born in Surrey on October 28, 1938, the son of acclaimed broadcaster Richard Dimbleby. His younger brother, Jonathan, also works in TV. Dimbleby was educated at public school Charterhouse and Christ Church College, Oxford. He also studied at universities in Paris and Perugia. He followed in his father's media footsteps despite Richard's advice not to go into TV and to 'get a proper job' instead.
Career:
Dimbleby joined BBC Bristol in 1960 as a news reporter but soon moved into presenting with Top of the Form, Quest, and What's New. He then became a news reporter before presenting a variety of programmes, including several documentaries on world affairs. He's now best-known for fronting Panorama, Nationwide and Question Time. He has also been a key figure in the BBC's general election coverage for over 30 years and has commentated on various key events, including the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. Dimbleby is a master of extracting the facts from politicians he believes are being 'creative with the untruth'. He has also enjoyed presenting art, travel and history programmes.
Quote:
'There are those who think the BBC won't survive. I believe it will, although it has to change.'
Trivia:
He was made an honorary graduate of the University of Essex in 2005.
Rosie Schellenberg
(Director)
Alexander Leith
(Series producer)
Basil Comely
(Series producer)
