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The People's Liners - Britain's Lost Pleasure Fleets

Timeshift Series 15
Episode 4 of 6

A voyage in the company of passengers and crew of the vintage steamers which were a common sight on the rivers and coastal waters around Britain from the 1820s until the 1960s.

Timeshift casts off for a colourful voyage of 'high teas on the high seas' in the company of passengers and crew of the vintage steamers which were once a common sight on the rivers and coastal waters around Britain.

Far more than a means of transport, these steamers attracted a devoted following, treating their passengers, whatever their pocket, to the adventure and trappings of an ocean voyage whilst actually rarely venturing out of sight of land. A highlight of the great British seaside holiday from the 1820s until the early 1960s - and open to all - they were 'the people's liners'.

59 minutes

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Wed 26 Jul 2023 02:00
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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:01

    Bobby Darin

    Beyond The Sea

  • 00:07

    Chris Barber's Jazzband

    Petite Fleur (feat. Chris Barber & Monty Sunshine)

  • 00:20

    Kenneth McKellar, Bob Sharples

    Song of The Clyde

  • 00:32

    Andy Stewart

    Going Doon The Watter (Fur The Ferr)

  • 00:40

    The Ramsey Lewis Trio

    Wade In The Water

  • 00:41

    The Kinks

    I'm Not Like Everybody Else

  • 00:43

    South Notts Brass Band

    Always On My Mind

  • 00:50

    Joy Division

    Atmosphere

  • 00:51

    Joy Division

    Atmosphere

  • 00:57

    Otis Redding

    (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay

  • 00:57

    Elbow

    One Day Like This

Credits

Narrator Steven Mackintosh
Producer Robin Toyne
Director Robin Toyne
Series Producer William Naylor

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