Seasons & Episodes
Last Run Ashore
As the Ark makes preparations to sail on the morning tide, the ship's company take the opportunity to hit the bars and c
The Squadrons Are Coming
As the deployment gets under way, the air squadrons embark from their shore bases. Meanwhile the ship's company settle b
Happy Birthday
Plans for the ship's 21st birthday celebrations are interrupted by a call for assistance from an American submarine.
Thoughts of Home
Ark Royal undertakes a Replenishment At Sea, and when a welcome mail drop arrives thought turn to those back at home. Sp
Puerto Rican Banyan
An insight into the work of the ship's chaplain; and the ship's arrival in San Juan provides the opportunity for a beach
Officer Territory
There is concern when it is suspected that somebody may have fallen over the side in rough weather. Officer training con
A Theatre Workshop
Seven weeks into the deployment, the squadrons are practicing bombing runs at the Vieques Weapons Range and there are pr
Florida USA
The ship's arrival in Mayport gives the crew the opportunity to sample the delights of the USA in it's Bi-Centennial yea
Homeward Bound
After leaving Florida, the ship's company look forward to their return to Plymouth. While one rating is allowed to fly h
Back Home
After six months at sea, the Ark Royal returns home to Plymouth. As the crew are reunited with their families, one sailo
Eight Years On
The BBC follow-up programme - Sailor Eight Years On - revealing the sad fate of the now decrepit Ark Royal in dock and g
Med Patrol
Also present we find another Ark Royal documentary, this one made in 1971 by the Central Office of Information and title
