A frank account of life on the ocean wave in one of Her Majesty's ships. The last of ten programmes Back Home
When the sailor changes from his bell-bottoms to his flared jeans, his psyche changes too. Gone is the rover, taken over by domesticated man.
' Ark' is docked and lifeless as its crew disperses into the lap of families ashore-the Fleet Chief, Tom Wilkinson , scourge of ratings, to a loyal dog and a loving wife; Capt Graham - man of decision - to the minutiae of life in his Surrey village; and L/S ' Twinkle ' Powell - ladies' man of the Spanish Main - to his mother whom he festoons with gifts. Only those without families carry on the enduring and endearing traditions and pursuits of sailors of all generations.
Film cameraman PATRICK TURLEY Film recordist GRAHAM RODGER Film editor PETER GORDON
Executive producer ROGER MILLS Producer JOHN PURDIE