The Secret Life of Lighthouses

Rob Bell explores the historic but deadly southwest coast of England to discover what made the world's first rock lighthouse on Eddystone reef such a monumental achievement over 300 years ago. Nine miles off Plymouth in rough seas, Rob shows why the reef claimed so many lives and brought any attempt to build there to a catastrophic end.

Rob Bell explores the rugged east coast of Scotland to discover how the Bell Rock lighthouse earned its reputation as a wonder of the industrial world. Rob sees why, over 200 years ago, building on a rock that was 11 miles offshore in the North Sea was like landing on the moon in the 1960's.

Rob Bell explores the wild and beautiful southern coast of Ireland to reveal why Fastnet is regarded as the most stunning rock lighthouse ever built. But "Ireland's Teardrop" is also witness to dramatic stories of tragedy and heroism, where the keepers faced up to the terrifying forces of nature knowing that "One day, Mother Nature will win".