Skies Above Britain

2016

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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Returning Series

First Aired

August 17, 2016

Last Aired

September 14, 2016

Networks

BBC Two

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Flying Into Danger

Air date: 2016-08-17

Why does fog cause delays? And how does the NATS team respond to such severe weather disruption?

Conquering the Skies

Air date: 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.

Beneath the Clouds

Air date: 2016-08-31

Air traffic controllers guide a passenger jet with a major fault back to the ground.

When Speed Counts

Air date: 2016-09-07

Racing champion Martin is preparing to compete for the Schneider Trophy.

London Skies

Air date: 2016-09-14

The job with the highest pressure at NATS is keeping everyone safe in London's airspace.