National Events

Ice Patrol (produced by National Geographics) Disaster at Cape Horn -  5th Nov 09 at 5pm. Also coming soon to Channel 5.

Starting Tue 10 Nov 2009, 8pm on Five. As one of the world’s busiest stretches of water, the English Channel is packed with danger. Fortunately for those using these waters, an elite team of agencies patrol 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Highland Emergency, Channel 5. Every Wednesday at 1930. The series will focus on a number of different rescue organisations, which work daily to cover the rugged and dangerous terrain of the Scottish Highlands.This includes the Royal Navy Search and Rescue Sea Kings based at HMS Gannet..

One of the country’s leading trombone players who performs regularly on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing is to lead the Royal Marines Big Band on Thursday November 12. See also concert dates..

12 – 15 Nov 09, NEC Birmingham. The Royal Navy and Royal Marines exhibit at the MPH show, featuring Top Gear Live. 

A Royal Marine from 42 Commando is taking part in The Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race. Jonnie Miller is part of Atlantic Dragon, the name for a two-man Cardiff-based team for entry in the Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race 2009.

This landmark series presented by Dan Snow is coming soon to BBC2. It tells the story of how the Royal Navy shaped the politics, culture and economy of Britain..

A one off documentary special on the new T45 destroyer will be coming soon to Channel 4. This one off special covers the construction of the first of the newest destroyers to enter service into Royal Navy, HMS Daring..

Coming soon to Sky1 is a story covering the journey of some injured Royal Marines as they climb Mount Everest as part their rehabilitation..

Do you know of an individual or unit who has performed with distinction? The Sun Military Awards may be your opportunity to give them the credit they deserve. Following last year's highly successful event, the second Sun Military Awards are being launched in The Sun newspaper and across all defence communication channels. Nominations will be invited from the Armed Forces and the general public until 14 September 2009.

Since the 7th May 2009, the Royal Navy has been celebrating 100 years of Naval Aviation, the anniversary of the date in 1909 when the Admiralty placed its first order for a Naval Airship.

Colourful parades. Exciting events and competitions. Expeditions to Africa and beyond. Next year promises to be one of the most memorable and fun-packed years in the Cadet Forces’ history, and with very good reason: 2010 is their 150th birthday.  

Listings of previous TV Series associated with the Royal Navy featured on BBC, National Geographic and other channels.

Welcome to the site for booking tours of Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport. This is a pilot scheme run between the Royal Navy and Devonport Management Limited.