The Men Who Built the Liners
Documentary
A look back at the time when shipbuilding dominated the landscape and employment of cities in Britain, with an archive visit by Glasgow's most famous son to the site of his apprenticeship.
Director
Jeremy Bristow
Writers
N/A
Stars
Lesley Sharp, Ian Johnston, Tom McKendrick
Release Date
October 29, 2009
🎭 Top Cast
Lesley Sharp
as Self - Narrator
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Ian Johnston
as Self - Maritime Historian
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Tom McKendrick
as Self - Loftsman, 1963-69
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Alexander Morrison
as Self - Shipyard Worker, 1931-64
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Sandy Stephen
as Self - Former Managing Director, Alexander Stephen and Sons, 1948-68
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Sandy Stephen
as Self - Former Managing Director, Alexander Stephen and Sons, 1948-68
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Jimmy Reid
as Self - Trade Unionist
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Brian Whittingham
as Self - Plater, 1965-75
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Bob Dickie
as Self - Joiner, 1948-96 and Union Convenor, 1969-80
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Isabel Dickie
as Self - Wage Clerk, 1945-80
🎬 Technical Specs
Production
BBC One, BBC Studios, BBC Studios
🎯 Categories
Documentary
📖 Synopsis
A look back at the time when shipbuilding dominated the landscape and employment of cities in Britain, with an archive visit by Glasgow's most famous son to the site of his apprenticeship.