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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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Season 1
5 EpisodesEP 01
01.Flying Into Danger
2016-08-17
01.Flying Into Danger
Aired 2016-08-17
Why does fog cause delays? And how does the NATS team respond to such severe weather disruption?
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EP 02
EP 2
02.Conquering the Skies
2016-08-24
02.Conquering the Skies
Aired 2016-08-24
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.
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EP 03
EP 3
03.Beneath the Clouds
2016-08-31
03.Beneath the Clouds
Aired 2016-08-31
Air traffic controllers guide a passenger jet with a major fault back to the ground.
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EP 04
EP 4
04.When Speed Counts
2016-09-07
04.When Speed Counts
Aired 2016-09-07
Racing champion Martin is preparing to compete for the Schneider Trophy.
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EP 05
EP 5
05.London Skies
2016-09-14
05.London Skies
Aired 2016-09-14
The job with the highest pressure at NATS is keeping everyone safe in London's airspace.
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