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RNLI 200 Years, Countryfile, 10 March 2024, BBC One
Countryfile is back with an exciting episode on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at 7:00 PM on BBC One. In this particular episode titled “RNLI 200 Years,” Matt Baker and Sammi Kinghorn travel to Somerset to meet the dedicated volunteer members of Minehead’s RNLI station as they celebrate the organisation’s remarkable achievement of saving lives for two centuries.
The volunteers at Minehead’s RNLI station balance their busy lives with life-saving call-outs along the UK’s coastline. Matt has the opportunity to learn about the history of Minehead’s station from fifth-generation lifeboat volunteer Andrew Escott. The station holds a rich heritage that includes heroic rescues dating back to World War II. Matt also joins other RNLI volunteers for an exhilarating training exercise involving tractors and boats.
Meanwhile, Sammi meets local RNLI volunteer Chris Webber—a farmer who manages both call-outs and farm duties seamlessly. Together, they explore the challenges faced by these extraordinary individuals who dedicate their time to saving lives at sea.
Join Matt Baker and Sammi Kinghorn as they delve into the world of Minehead’s RNLI station and witness the commitment and bravery of its volunteers. Don’t miss Countryfile on BBC One on Sunday, 10 March, 2024 at 7:00 PM for an episode that celebrates the RNLI’s incredible journey spanning two centuries.
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