A new television series “Clydebuilt: The Ships that Made the Commonwealth” will be broadcast on BBC Two Scotland from 9pm Monday 31st March.

Over four one-hour episodes presenter David Hayman (pictured above) explores the stories of four Clydebuilt ships that helped forge links with countries throughout the world.

Episode 1 is about Cutty Sark with subsequent episodes covering the CS Mackay-Bennett, Robert E. Lee and HMS Hood. Waverley makes several cameo appearances.

For more information on this series visit the BBC website here.

Note that this series is currently only being broadcast in Scotland. It will be accessible to the rest of the UK after broadcast via the BBC iPlayer.