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Skies Above Britain
Skies Above Britain

Skies Above Britain

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2016 – Present1 Seasons · 5 EpisodesReturning Series
Documentary

Overview

A look at the unseen side of aviation. With unprecedented access to the world of air traffic control, the series puts the spotlight on the hidden army of controllers whose job it is to keep our skies safe.

Network: BBC Two

Episodes

Season 1
Flying Into Danger

Episode 1

Flying Into Danger

Why does fog cause delays? And how does the NATS team respond to such severe weather disruption?

Aug 17, 2016

S1E2

Episode 2

Conquering the Skies

At NATS, air traffic controllers guide a passenger jet with a major technical fault safely back to the ground and respond to an unidentified flying object detected on the radar screens.

Aug 24, 2016

S1E3

Episode 3

Beneath the Clouds

Air traffic controllers guide a passenger jet with a major fault back to the ground.

Aug 31, 2016

S1E4

Episode 4

When Speed Counts

Racing champion Martin is preparing to compete for the Schneider Trophy.

Sep 7, 2016

S1E5

Episode 5

London Skies

The job with the highest pressure at NATS is keeping everyone safe in London's airspace.

Sep 14, 2016

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