Skies Above Britain
Season 1
Created by:
Network: BBC Two
Season aired: 2016-08-17
Overview
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.
Advertisement
AdSense · 320×100
Episodes · 5
Flying Into Danger
Why does fog cause delays? And how does the NATS team respond to such severe weather disruption?
Conquering the Skies
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.
Beneath the Clouds
Air traffic controllers guide a passenger jet with a major fault back to the ground.
When Speed Counts
Racing champion Martin is preparing to compete for the Schneider Trophy.
London Skies
The job with the highest pressure at NATS is keeping everyone safe in London's airspace.
