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Sunderland is a city looking to a new future. We meet some of the people helping to bring about change and others working to keep traditions alive.

One of the city鈥檚 biggest challenges is assembling the first new bridge over the River Wear for 40 years, the Northern Spire.听

River pilot Baber Abidi has to guide a barge carrying the bridge鈥檚 massive central pylon up the river, clearing the city鈥檚 existing historic bridges on the way.

We also meet Sister Mary Scholastica from the Stella Maris Mission who is a real hero of the port.听

The caring nun greets merchant seamen from around the world with gifts and helps them to keep in touch with their families.

Over at Sunderland鈥檚 Lighthouse, the 114 year-old building has undergone a multi-million pound makeover before it opens to the public.听

Phil Tweddell, the grandson of a former lighthouse keeper reveals one of the light houses secrets - an underground tunnel to help keepers reach the tower whatever the weather.

In a poignant moment the lighthouse guides aircraft carrier HMS Ocean into her adopted city for the last time, as the ship will soon be decommissioned.

The programme also goes behind the scenes at the Sunderland Air Show.听

Half a million people are expected to enjoy the Red Arrows display team, but in true British seaside tradition, the weather attempts to have the last say.

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Take a journey around England's sea cities in this interactive TouchCast video.

Visit the cities of Bristol, Brighton and Sunderland, get a bird's eye aerial view and meet the people who make these bustling ports and seaside cities tick.

Meet Sister Mary who opens her mission in Sunderland whenever a ship docks in the city.

Discover how three generations of a Punch and Judy family are keeping alive the puppet tradition on Brighton beach.

Take a trip with the crew of the historic ship, The Matthew, along Bristol's waterways.

Or fly high above the sea cities and get a remarkable bird's eye view of Sunderland, Brighton and Bristol by drone and airplane.