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Empire of the Seas

A four-part series, "Empire of the Seas", delves into the Royal Navy's profound impact on Britain's transformation into a modern nation, a captivating tale of triumphs and setbacks that defined the British people.

The next movie follows Dan Snow as he explores the pivotal role the Royal Navy played in transforming Britain into the modern nation it is today, tracing the complex journey that forged an unbreakable bond between the British people and the sea.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Heart of Oak

1. Heart of Oak

Aired: Jan 15, 2010

England's fortunes change dramatically as the Royal Navy's victory over the A...

Episode 2 The Golden Ocean

2. The Golden Ocean

Aired: Jan 23, 2010

The next episode explores the significant role of the Royal Navy in shaping B...

Episode 3 High Tide

3. High Tide

Aired: Jan 29, 2010

Dan Snow explores the profound influence of the Royal Navy on British history...

Episode 4 Sea Change

4. Sea Change

Aired: Feb 5, 2010

The next episode explores how the 19th-century British Navy wielded gunboat d...

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Info about Empire of the Seas

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary