Thames Barge
Griff Rhys Jones joins the crew of a Thames sailing barge to recreate the precarious journey that many similar vessels once made from the east coast into London.
Griff Rhys Jones joins the crew of a Thames sailing barge to recreate the precarious journey that thousands of similar vessels once made as they brought produce including hay, beer, fish and even bricks from the east coast into London.
He loads a barge with bales of hay and discovers the challenges of navigating a so-called 'stackie' that would once have supplied a horse-powered London with its precious bedding and fodder.
Negotiating tides and braving dangerous shallows, Griff sails right into the heart of London. Living the life of a deckhand, he finds out the meaning of hard work as he grapples with the boat's unique sails and leeboards, faces the bargeman's favourite meal, plum duff, and has a go at singing traditional sea shanties.
En route, he explores the wonders of the Essex coastland and its naval traditions, and uncovers some of its secrets, such as the mysterious Foulness Island, a testing ground for weapons once dependent on barges for its gunpowder supplies.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Griff Rhys Jones |
Executive Producer | Nick Shearman |
Executive Producer | Franny Moyle |
Producer | Michael Davies |
Director | Michael Davies |
Broadcasts
- Thu 7 Jun 2012 20:00
- Sun 10 Jun 2012 16:15
- Sat 21 Jul 2012 01:30
- Sun 21 Oct 2012 16:30麻豆官网首页入口 HD
- Tue 17 Feb 2015 14:45麻豆官网首页入口 Two except Wales
- Sat 7 Mar 2015 13:00麻豆官网首页入口 Two Wales
- Thu 17 Mar 2016 15:55麻豆官网首页入口 Two except Northern Ireland
- Tue 28 Feb 2017 14:30麻豆官网首页入口 Two except Wales
- Wed 1 Mar 2017 15:15麻豆官网首页入口 Two Wales