Introduction

Perisher is a six-part documentary about submarine command training in the Royal Navy.

Also known as Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains.

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Outline

For the would-be submarine captain it is the moment of truth – three frigates are racing straight towards him at maximum speed. This is the ‘Perisher’ – the toughest course in the Navy, and reputed to cost one million pounds a man.

Perisher Series

• Episode 01: Perisher.
• Episode 02: Ocean Safari.
• Episode 03: Polaris.
• Episode 04.
• Episode 05.
• Episode 06.

Production & Filming Details

• Creator(s):
  • Jonathan Crane.
• Narrator(s):
  • John Nettles.
• Director(s):
• Producer(s):
  • Jonathan Crane.
• Writer(s):
  • Jonathan Crane.
• Music:
  • Roger Lamb.
• Cinematography:
• Editor(s):
  • Laurence Williamson.
• Production:
  • BBC.
• Distributor(s):
  • BBC One.
• Release Date: 07 January 1985 to 11 February 1985.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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