Saving Lives at Sea

20124 series
Available on
BBC Two

Follows the ordinary men and women who volunteer with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), risking their lives every day to save others who are in danger. With bases across Britain the RNLI are prepared to attend rescue calls around the clock and in any weather condition. Operating for more than 150 years, the organisation has saved over 140,000 people from life-threatening situations out at sea. During the winter months the elements become treacherous posing more risks to people venturing in the harsh waters, in turn increasing the number of challenging rescue missions for the brave volunteers.

Heart of the Community: Episode Image
Episode 3Heart of the Community

When reports come in of a kayaker who has failed to make it back to shore, where his wife is watching on helplessly, the crew races to the rescue.(S08,E03)

Facing the Fear: Episode Image
Episode 4Facing the Fear

In North Wales, the Conwy crew respond to reports of two people who have been caught out by the tide and are now struggling to stay afloat.(S08,E04)

Adrenaline: Episode Image
Episode 5Adrenaline

The crew races to the rescue of a capsized fisherman, who is adrift in the water with a sea temperature of just eight degrees.(S08,E05)

Family: Episode Image
Episode 6Family

In Torbay, Devon, six crew members on board a yacht are in imminent danger. In Wales, the crew rescue a small boat that has lost engine power.(S08,E06)

Motley Crew: Episode Image
Episode 7Motley Crew

In Blackpool, the crew respond to reports of a teenager swept out to sea. In Kent, the Margate crew search for paddleboarders drifted out to sea. S8, Ep7

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