Episodes

  • Dock Chat with Chloe, Filming Manager at the Historic Dockyard (Series 1, Episode 12)
    Oct 26 2025

    In this month's episode, we hear from Chloe Wilson, Filming Manager at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

    Explore the fascinating world behind the scenes at the Historic Dockyard with Chloe. Discover why this iconic location is a favourite for blockbuster films and TV shows, from period dramas to action flicks.

    Chloe shares the unique challenges and triumphs of coordinating shoots at a preserved historical site.

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    35 mins
  • Dock Chat with Alex, Conservator at the Historic Dockyard (Series 1, Episode 11)
    Sep 3 2025

    In this month's episode, we hear from Alex Wade, Conservator at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

    Learn about Alex's previous archival experience, discover the difference between conservation and restoration, and find out which approach is adopted by the Historic Dockyard.

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    25 mins
  • Dock Chat with Nigel, Commissioner's House Project Lead (Series 1, Episode 10)
    Jul 20 2025

    In this month's episode, we hear from Nigel Howard, project lead for the Commissioner's House renovation project.

    Learn about Nigel's previous experience working at the Dockyard and discover the craftsmanship, challenges, and vision behind this historic transformation.

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    31 mins
  • Dock Chat Special Feature - Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks (Series 1, Episode 9)
    Jun 1 2025

    In this special feature of Dock Chat, we talk to Em Blamey, the Creative Producer at Australian National Maritime Museum and Paul Barnard of The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

    During the episode, you can hear how Brickwrecks came into being, how the team decided which shipwrecks to choose, and the importance the exhibition has for Chatham.

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    23 mins
  • Dock Chat with John, Former Shipwright and Volunteer (Series 1, Episode 8)
    Apr 29 2025

    In this month's episode, we hear from John De Rose, a former apprentice and Shipwright at Chatham dockyard. John is now a longstanding volunteer.

    John describes what life was like 40 years ago when the dockyard closed and how he spends his time as a volunteer.

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    18 mins
  • Dock Chat with Roger, Resident (Series 1, Episode 7)
    Mar 16 2025

    In this month's episode, we hear from Roger Rosewell, a resident of The Historic Dockyard.

    Roger opens the door about what it's like to live onsite at the Dockyard.

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    19 mins
  • Dock Chat with Richard, CEO (Series 1, Episode 6)
    Feb 9 2025

    In this month's episode, we hear from Richard Morsley CEO of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust.

    Richard details the significance of 2024 and the 40th anniversary year of the trust. In the second half of the episode, Richard looks towards 2025 and beyond for what is in store for the Dockyard.

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    27 mins
  • Dock Chat with Phil, Volunteer Museum Guide and Researcher (Series 1, Episode 5)
    Nov 17 2024

    In this month's episode, we hear from volunteer Museum Guide and Researcher, Phil.

    Listen as Phil delves into some interesting naval stories he has encountered during his time at the Dockyard.

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    11 mins