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Episode 9

Episode 9 of 12

Documentary series following the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. When a seal is discovered on the steps of a block of flats, Redcar's newest recruit is first on the scene.

Every day around the UK, an army of unpaid volunteers put their lives on the line to try to save complete strangers. Saving Lives at Sea tells the story of the ordinary men and women of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) who, across the country, are ready to launch their boats and race to the rescue within minutes of a cry for help - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whatever the weather. Using footage shot on crews' own cameras, this series takes us right into the heart of the action, capturing the unpredictable work of the RNLI in never-before-seen detail.

The Aberystwyth crew must improvise when a local paraglider crash-lands at the bottom of steep cliffs. When an adventurous seal is discovered on the steps of a block of flats, Redcar's newest recruit is first on the scene. And in Minehead, a challenging rescue forces an inexperienced crew member to consider her future.

59 minutes

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  • Roger Street Friedman

    Tidal Wave

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Steven Mackintosh
Series Producer Rachael Barnes
Executive Producer Sarah Spencer
Director Phil Broadhurst
Director James Robinson
Editor Henry Wood
Production Company Blast! Films

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