Great British Ships
Visiting the ships as they stand today, Rob Bell will reveal how and why these monumental vessels were originally built. He’ll uncover a murder on board on the Cutty Sark, reveal the mystery of why the Mary Rose sank and discover how HMS Belfast helped turn the tide on D-Day. From Nelson on board HMS Victory to Sir Francis Drake on the Golden Hind, Rob will reveal how daring, genius and dazzling invention led to Britain becoming the world’s greatest sea power.
Top cast
Rob BellNarrator- Eric GroveSelf-Professor
- Paul PattisonSelf-Historian
- Joanna ThomasSelf-Curator
- Simon PotterSelf-Historian
- Robert RumbleSelf-Assistant Curator
- Nigel CorlettSelf
- Brian LaverySelf-Naval Historian
- Nicola GrahamslawSelf-Ship's Conservation Engineer
- Ron YardleySelf-Vetaran
Martin MaresSelf-Naval Historian- Toby MilliganSelf-Curator
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the TV show “Great British Ships” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 3 Sept 2026.