Name: Devonport: Inside the Royal Navy
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-02-19

Devonport: Inside the Royal Navy

2016Ended1 season6 episodes

Devonport is the largest naval base in Western Europe, home to most of the surface fleet and the navy’s Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. It’s also an important base for training and it supplies, mends and refits all kinds of naval craft. In this brand new six-part Quest commission we follow the lives of the people who work at Devonport. This series focuses on the people, their relationships and unusual challenges they face day to day running one of the most famous Royal Navy bases in Europe. From organising a VIP Royal visit, to preparing for the Armada Ball which is one of the largest events of the year and the daily maintenance of ships, crews and guns; if you want to see how the navy does its job, come to Devonport.

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Episodes

1. The PM's Visit

2016-02-19 | 45m

Life on board HMS Ocean, the biggest ship in the Royal Navy. While preparing for the biggest Nato exercise in years, the crew gets a secret visit from a VIP

2. Sacrifice

2016-02-26 | 45m

Captain Anderson oversees a test of a 4.5 inch gun on HMS Sutherland, the most modern Frigate in the Royal Navy. Meanwhile, marriage and departures leave an emotional strain

3. Tradition and Teamwork

2016-03-04 | 45m

The crew on board HMS Protector go through First Officers Sea Training, and Devonport's Field Gun Team competition from fierce rivals - HMS Raleigh's Royal Marines

4. A Royal Visit

2016-03-11 | 45m

With only four days to go before the Queen visits, the crew of HMS Ocean prepare the boat.

5. The Cruel Sea

2016-03-18 | 45m

After recent storms Breakwater is damaged, and it's repair is thrown into jeopardy.

6. Returning Ships, Crew

2016-03-25 | 45m

A sailor lets his hair down just a little bit too much in Devonport.