Always gripping, often dramatic - it's no wonder the BBC will soon be airing a new documentary about the work of our volunteer lifesavers. The forthcoming series- Saving Lives At Sea -tells the story of volunteers at a variety of UK lifeboat stations.

Using a combination of specially designed boat-mounted cameras, helmet cameras and documentary footage from inside the stations, the series promises to take viewers right into the heart of the action. It will also explore the lives and motivations of our lifeboat volunteers, uncover the stories of those they rescue, and explore our ever-changing relationship with the seas that surround us.

Saving Lives At Sea will be broadcast on BBC One in 2016.