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Britain's Whales and Sharks

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Over two programmes, Britain’s Whales and Britain’s Sharks, Ben Fogle and Ellie Harrison go in search of Britain’s sharks and whales. Using the biggest bait on Earth they witness the greatest gathering of sharks ever seen in UK waters and come face to face with a pod of giant Humpbacks. Viewers will get to witness the first ever study of a whale fall event in the UK. Supported by leading experts, both programmes promise to present an unrivalled opportunity for viewers to gain a close insight into marine life around the British Isles.

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EndedDocumentary
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

2016 – 2016

Premiered: Fri, Mar 25, 2016

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Mar 25, 2016

Season 1, Episode 2: “Britain’s Sharks”

Britain’s Sharks is a ground breaking, intimate adventure which captures unique scenes of the biggest gathering of sharks every seen in British waters. The program profiles 6 of Britain’s sharks, and introduces the viewer to some of our more exotic visitors like leatherback turtles to swordfish.

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What is Britain's Whales and Sharks about?

Over two programmes, Britain’s Whales and Britain’s Sharks, Ben Fogle and Ellie Harrison go in search of Britain’s sharks and whales. Using the biggest bait on Earth they witness the greatest gathering of sharks ever seen in UK waters and come face to face with a pod of giant Humpbacks. Viewers will get to witness the first ever study of a whale fall event in the UK. Supported by leading experts, both programmes promise to present an unrivalled opportunity for viewers to gain a close insight into marine life around the British Isles.

How many seasons does Britain's Whales and Sharks have?

Britain's Whales and Sharks comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Britain's Whales and Sharks?

Key cast members in Britain's Whales and Sharks include Ellie Harrison, Ben Fogle.

Who created or directed Britain's Whales and Sharks?

Britain's Whales and Sharks was developed and directed by Not specified.