Skies Above Britain (2016)
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.
Skies Above Britain: Season 1 - 5 Episode s
1x1 - Flying Into Danger
August 17, 2016
Why does fog cause delays? And how does the NATS team respond to such severe weather disruption?
1x2 - Conquering the Skies
August 24, 2016
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.
1x3 - Beneath the Clouds
August 31, 2016
Air traffic controllers guide a passenger jet with a major fault back to the ground.
1x4 - When Speed Counts
September 7, 2016
Racing champion Martin is preparing to compete for the Schneider Trophy.
1x5 - London Skies
September 14, 2016
The job with the highest pressure at NATS is keeping everyone safe in London's airspace.
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