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The Channel Islands to Dover

Episode 8 of 8

Alice Roberts explores Jersey's remarkable post-war transformation from a Nazi-occupied stronghold to a honeymoon island.

Alice Roberts explores Jersey's remarkable post-war transformation from a Nazi-occupied stronghold into a honeymoon island. To discover the island's unique appeal to 1950s newlyweds, Alice meets a couple returning 50 years after their honeymoon night on Jersey.

Mark Horton reveals how the forts on Guernsey explain why the islanders remain loyal to the Queen, even though they remain proudly outside the United Kingdom.

Neil Oliver investigates the tragic story of the first Channel swimmer, Victorian celebrity Captain Webb. Webb became a hero as famous as David Beckham, but he died in a desperate attempt to recapture fame and fortune.

29 minutes

Last on

Tue 9 Oct 2018 13:45

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Music Played

  • Frank Sinatra

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Alice Roberts
Presenter Mark Horton
Presenter Neil Oliver
Executive Producer William Lyons
Series Producer Steve Evanson
Presenter Nicholas Crane
Presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff
Presenter Hermione Cockburn

Broadcasts

  • Tue 7 Aug 2007 20:00
  • Thu 9 Aug 2007 00:35
  • Fri 10 Aug 2007 00:10
  • Sat 11 Aug 2007 01:55
  • Sat 11 Aug 2007 18:10
  • Sat 26 Jan 2008 18:20
  • Sat 8 Nov 2008 19:05
  • Sat 21 Feb 2009 17:30
  • Sat 21 Feb 2009 18:00
  • Thu 23 Apr 2009 20:00
  • Sat 9 May 2009 17:15
  • Sat 28 Nov 2009 19:30
  • Fri 4 Dec 2009 19:30
  • Thu 31 Dec 2009 17:55
  • Tue 2 Mar 2010 19:00
  • Sun 13 Jun 2010 17:15
  • Thu 16 Sep 2010 19:30
  • Thu 23 Sep 2010 19:00
  • Sat 25 Aug 2012 17:15
  • Sat 19 Jan 2013 15:00
  • Tue 15 Sep 2015 16:45
  • Sat 17 Dec 2016 00:35
  • Tue 9 Oct 2018 13:45

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