Series
Skies Above Britain
Documentary
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1Flying Into Danger17 Aug 2016Why does fog cause delays? And how does the NATS team respond to such severe weather disruption?- 2Conquering the Skies24 Aug 2016At 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.
- 3Beneath the Clouds31 Aug 2016Air traffic controllers guide a passenger jet with a major fault back to the ground.
- 4When Speed Counts7 Sept 2016Racing champion Martin is preparing to compete for the Schneider Trophy.
- 5London Skies14 Sept 2016The job with the highest pressure at NATS is keeping everyone safe in London's airspace.
Details
- First aired
- 17 Aug 2016
- Last aired
- 14 Sept 2016
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 5
