BBC Documentaries

Shanties and Sea Songs with Gareth Malone (2010x53)

Air date: May 07, 2010

The story of Britain's maritime past has a hidden history of shanties and sea songs, and choirmaster Gareth Malone has been travelling Britain's coast to explore this unique heritage. From dedicated traditionalists to groundbreaking recording artists, Gareth meets a variety of sea-singers from across the country.