West Kirby RNLI to feature on BBC Two’s Saving Lives at Sea
The volunteer lifeboat crew of West Kirby will take to the small screen on Thursday 4 September when they feature in episode 6 of BBC Two series Saving Lives at Sea.
Now in its tenth season, Saving Lives at Sea showcases the courage of RNLI lifesavers throughout the UK and Ireland as they respond to everything from sinking ships to tidal cut-offs and from kayakers in distress to people caught in rip currents, just seconds away from drowning.
This week’s episode sees the West Kirby crew rescue three individuals who had been cut off by the tide on Little Eye on Valentine’s Day, alongside other rescue stories from around the coastlines of the UK and Ireland.
Chris Gatenby, Helm at West Kirby RNLI, said:
‘By thunder, we finally made it onto the box!
‘Tune in to your favourite lifeboat crew as they make their debut onto the small screen this Thursday 4 September. You will be able to see, in glorious HD, our crew describe one of our many gripping shouts in detail.
‘The local community has always been hugely supportive of our station and we’re grateful for the generosity we receive. We’re delighted to feature in this series and showcase our work - and maybe even a few familiar faces!’
Notes to editor
- Saving Lives at Sea series 10 started on Thursday 31 July at 8pm on BBC Two and iPlayer, episode 6 airs on Thursday 4 September, 8pm on BBC Two and iPlayer.
- In 2024, RNLI lifeboat crews around the UK and Ireland rescued 8,259 people, saving 352 lives, while the charity’s lifeguards aided 17,068 people and saved 85 lives on some of the UK’s busiest beaches
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The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
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