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I See No Ships

With events in the Red Sea putting the Royal Navy in the spotlight, Stephen Smith ponders the importance of Britain's relationship with the sea.

As the size and capability of the Royal Navy is thrust into the spotlight with events in the Red Sea, Stephen Smith reflects on whether this will put an end to speculation of planned cuts to the oldest arm of the British armed forces.

And with a spot of naval history in his family, Stephen examines why Britain's relationship with the sea, for all its flaws, is fundamental to who we are.

Producer: Adele Armstrong
Sound: Peter Bosher
Production coordinator: Liam Morrey
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

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9 minutes

Last on

Sun 28 Jan 2024 08:48

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  • Fri 26 Jan 2024 20:50
  • Sun 28 Jan 2024 08:48

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