Saving Lives at Sea in World War II
Dermot O鈥橪eary uncovers the story of the RNLI鈥檚 heroic efforts in the Second World War as its crews were called to serve in the most perilous of conditions, saving 6,376 lives.
In this special episode commemorating the 2024 bicentenary of the RNLI, Dermot O鈥橪eary uncovers the untold story of the institution鈥檚 heroic efforts in the Second World War. In all of its 200 years, the RNLI had never faced such an immense challenge, as its lifeboat crews were called to serve in the most perilous of conditions, ultimately saving thousands of lives.
Having spent much of his childhood on the east coast of England, Dermot is a proud ambassador of the RNLI. But even he knew precious little about this hidden history of the institution. He delves deep into some of the war鈥檚 most iconic and surprising stories from across Britain, uncovering the extraordinary role the RNLI played in the war effort.
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Duration: 06:00
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Toby Roebuck |
Series Producer | David Mackay |
Executive Producer | Sarah Spencer |
Production Company | Blast! Films |
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