Saving Lives at Sea has a new episode airing Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. Series 11, Episode 8 titled "Paddleboard 999" will be broadcast on BBC Two.

On the Northumberland coast, a 999 call comes in from a woman whose husband is drifting out to sea on a paddleboard; it's a race against time for the Seahouses crew to find him.

Programme Information

Channel: BBC Two
Status: Running
Genre(s): Drama
Runtime: 60 minutes
Rating: N/A/10
Official Site: Saving Lives at Sea

Main Cast

Steven Mackintosh as Narrator
Brendan Coyle as Narrator

Episode Details

Series: 11
Episode: 8
Episode Title: Paddleboard 999
Air Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Air Time: 8:00pm
Runtime: 60 minutes

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