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Sailor

Season 1 Episode 11: Eight Years On

Eight years since its documentary debut, a new program delves into the Ark Royal's current condition, a decaying vessel now docked, and investigates the lives of its former crew members, revealing the lasting effects of their time on the legendary ship.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Last Run Ashore

1. Last Run Ashore

Aired: Aug 5, 1976

The next episode of Sailor embarks on a five and a half month journey with th...

Episode 3 Happy Birthday

3. Happy Birthday

Aired: Aug 19, 1976

A surprise party to mark the ship's 21st anniversary is put on hold as a dist...

Episode 4 Thoughts of Home

4. Thoughts of Home

Aired: Aug 26, 1976

A surprise delivery of mail brings a much-needed lift to the spirits of the A...

Episode 5 Puerto Rican Banyan

5. Puerto Rican Banyan

Aired: Sep 2, 1976

The ship's chaplain takes the spotlight in the next episode, offering a uniqu...

Episode 6 Officer Territory

6. Officer Territory

Aired: Sep 9, 1976

Concern mounts as a possible casualty may have gone overboard in the treacher...

Episode 7 Theatre Workshop

7. Theatre Workshop

Aired: Sep 16, 1976

The pilots hone their bombing skills at the Vieques Weapons Range, while the ...

Episode 8 Florida USA

8. Florida USA

Aired: Sep 23, 1976

The crew of the ship experiences the charm of Mayport, USA, during its Bi-Cen...

Episode 9 Homeward Bound

9. Homeward Bound

Aired: Sep 30, 1976

The crew's morale boosts as they anticipate their return to Plymouth, with on...

Episode 10 Back Home

10. Back Home

Aired: Oct 7, 1976

The Ark Royal crew returns to Plymouth after a six-month journey, reuniting w...

Episode 11 Eight Years On

11. Eight Years On

Aired: Dec 11, 1984

Eight years since its documentary debut, a new program delves into the Ark Ro...

Episode 12 Med Patrol

12. Med Patrol

Aired: Nov 30, -1

The next episode explores a 1971 documentary called "Med Patrol" produced by ...

Info about Sailor

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Documentary