Timothy Spall: Back At Sea

30min

Documentary

Untrained mariner Timothy Spall has spent a fortune on technology for his new challenge - the unpredictable Irish Sea - as he and his wife continue their mini-odyssey around Britain

Episodes

Cast

The Luck of the Irish Sea

1. The Luck of the Irish Sea

30min

10th Aug 2011

On the first leg of the trip, Timothy misreads the tides near Fishguard, visits Shane's home town of Aberystwyth and finds a lovely cove at Porthdinllaen.

Mad about the Buoys

2. Mad about the Buoys

30min

17th Aug 2011

Timothy and Shane encounter problems with buoys when trying to dock at Liverpool, but Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness finds them in the company of royalty.

The Bit in the Middle

3. The Bit in the Middle

30min

24th Aug 2011

Timothy and Shane take their barge to three different countries, and visit son Rafe on the Isle of Man. In Belfast, he frequents one of his favourite pubs.

Scotch Mist

4. Scotch Mist

30min

31st Aug 2011

Timothy and his wife Shane encounter several Scottish ports and islands in the misty drizzle and venture up the Caledonian Canal.

First air date

10th Aug 2011

Last air date

31st Aug 2011

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks