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The Channel Islands to Dover

Episode 8 of 8

Alice Roberts explores Jersey's remarkable post-war transformation from a Nazi-occupied stronghold to a honeymoon island.

Alice Roberts explores Jersey's remarkable post-war transformation from a Nazi-occupied stronghold into a honeymoon island. To discover the island's unique appeal to 1950s newlyweds, Alice meets a couple returning 50 years after their honeymoon night on Jersey.

Mark Horton reveals how the forts on Guernsey explain why the islanders remain loyal to the Queen, even though they remain proudly outside the United Kingdom.

Neil Oliver investigates the tragic story of the first Channel swimmer, Victorian celebrity Captain Webb. Webb became a hero as famous as David Beckham, but he died in a desperate attempt to recapture fame and fortune.

29 minutes

Last on

Tue 9 Oct 2018 13:45

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Role Contributor
Presenter Alice Roberts
Presenter Mark Horton
Presenter Neil Oliver
Executive Producer William Lyons
Series Producer Steve Evanson
Presenter Nicholas Crane
Presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff
Presenter Hermione Cockburn

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