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A journey around the coast of the United Kingdom uncovering different stories.

The Coast team take a fascinating journey around the shores of the United Kingdom, uncovering stories that have made us the island nation we are today.

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Coast: Series 2: Episode 8: Felixstowe to Margate

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Episode 8: Felixstowe to Margate

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Felixstowe to Margate

BBC Two - Coast, Series 2, Felixstowe to Margate

While travelling from Felixstowe to Margate, Neil explores a munitions shipwreck.

Neil Oliver journeys around the coast of Britain. He explores the story of the munitions shipwreck Richard Montgomery, which could explode with huge force.

Neil Oliver and the team take a journey around the coast of the British Isles. 

While travelling from Felixstowe to Margate, Neil explores the story of the munitions ship Richard Montgomery, which sunk in the shallow waters of the Thames estuary and could explode with a terrifying force that would devastate the coast. 

Alice Roberts savours the sea salt at Maldon, and Miranda Krestovnikoff goes in search of the Thornback ray, an exotic species that feeds on the seabed close to the capital.

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A second journey around the coast of the UK, exploring new stretches of coastline

A second journey around the coast of the United Kingdom, exploring new stretches of coastline as well as revisiting old favourites. Neil Oliver is the main presenter

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