Saving Lives at Sea

20125 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.

Training to Save Lives: Episode Image
Episode 1Training to Save Lives

In Calshot, the RNLI crew are called out to a man in a jet ski accident. When his heart stops, it's a race against time to bring him back to life.(S08,E01)

In a Split Second: Episode Image
Episode 2In a Split Second

In North Yorkshire, the RNLI crew race to rescue two fossil hunters who are cut off by the tide - and soon find that they too are in grave danger.(S08,E02)

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. S8, Ep4

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