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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • August 11, 2017
    • BBC One

    In the first programme of the series, fellow boat trip captains and arch-rivals Chris and Ben battle it out to be 'the best boat trip on the bay'. A daily battle of the best ensues, but will Ben, who has navigated the bay's waters for 17 years, come out on top, or will new kid on the block Chris scoop the most passengers? Cardiff Bay has been home to a diverse community for generations, and the Butetown Community Centre is a hub where many of the old docks crowd meet, play and party. It is a place that unites, restores and cements lasting friendships. The Dominoes Club is one group that gathers here weekly and they have a big competition coming up with rivals Coventry. With one man down, can the Butetown boys prove their worth to win the annual dominoes competition and keep their pride intact? Philosophical plumbers Wayne and Brian are out and about on the job and reminiscing about the old Cardiff Bay. Is it 'the bay' or 'the docks', or is it 'Tiger Bay'? The notorious Tiger Bay is famously the birthplace to one iconic global superstar, Shirley Bassey. We follow Shirley Bassey tribute act Leanne AKA Shirley Classy as she prepares to shed some pounds in preparation for her next big performance. Can she shift the weight on a diet of creamy moussaka? It's best friend Sue to the rescue!

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • August 18, 2017
    • BBC One

    In the second programme of the series, the battle for the best boat trip in the Bay continues between rival captains Chris on Lady Helen and Ben on Daffodil, as they prepare for the busy Easter holidays. Ben has a belly laugh when he invites some glamorous dancers aboard his boat, but will it draw in the punters - or will it all be a big belly flop for Ben, and can he and Chris ever put their differences aside? Tiger Bay's most famous export, Shirley Bassey, has some competition from fellow homegrown tribute act, Leanna Harding, AKA Shirley Classy. Leanna is still struggling to shed those last few pounds in time for her big performance down the Bay, but best friend Sue has a solution - to put Bassey on a bike! But can she squeeze in to that dress in time for the show? Philosophical plumbers Wayne and Brian are feeling nostalgic as they compare the old Bay to the new and how modern glitzy developments are affecting the traditional communities in the area. Nasir Adam is a Welsh Somali man who was born and raised as a Butetown boy. He's chosen to stand for the council as a Plaid Cymru candidate. His opposition is also Welsh Somali so Nas is keen to get out and gain support. Nasir's extended family is behind him, but will he get his community on side in the race to election victory?

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • August 25, 2017
    • BBC One