Sky Atlantic presents its first British documentary,In the first episode, spring is in the air and Brixham is a hive of activity as skippers prepare to return their pleasure yachts to the water after wintering in the dry dock. Overseeing proceedings is Deputy Harbour Master Dave Bartlett whose deft management will see twenty boats safely launched. Meanwhile, in town the pressure is on for Brixham to look its best for the arrival of HRH The Princess Royal who will officially open the new £20million fish market. With public areas to be painted and shop fronts to be primed for spring opening, there's no rest for locals who are keen to impress the visiting royal. While the fish market's straight-talking chief auctioneer Barry Young makes final preparations for Princess Anne's walkthrough, Roberts Fisheries owner Robert Simonetti and his wife Kelly plan to present the royal guest with a box of Brixham's finest fish. In another part of the town, all eyes are on another kind of visitor, the arrival of Brixham's first summer tourists. Planning furiously for the lunchtime rush, chip shop owners Steve and Bridget know their customers want value for money and are famous for giving them Brixham's best fish and chips. But will the arrival of a trendy new fish restaurant have an impact on business? Beautiful, filmic and brimming with real stories and characters, Fish Town gets to the heart of a bustling town though the stories of the people who live there
Brixham plunders Devon's colourful piracy past, playing host to the annual Pirate Festival. Elsewhere, back at sea, fisherman Nathan sets off in search of 'Black Gold'...
Dreams become a reality when 17-year-old Logan takes to the high seas as an apprentice deck hand. Plus, landlady Pat enjoys a trip down memory lane, recalling the old days.
Competition is fierce as local merchant Robert and wife Kelly open up a fish and chip restaurant. Plus, follow the journey of the turbot as it goes from sea to the dinner plate.
Brixham's fishermen are back on dry land for the annual Trawler Race, a celebration of their relationship with the sea. Pat isn't in the mood for raucous revelers though...
Brixham's glory days are relived with a heritage festival and vintage ships race. On a more downbeat note, a local toy shop owner has to make a difficult decision
Brixham residents raise 150,000 pounds for a statue to commemorate fishermen lost at sea, but Pat Seddon's plan to support the cause by participating in a fundraising skydive worries her friends and relatives. Jan Hart goes trawling for scallops, and shares some ancient superstitions.
The tides are turning as Brixham's oldest traditions begin to fade. Pat ponders selling up and visits a clairvoyant, while celebrity chef Mitch Tonks puts on the Crab Festival.
Summer has arrived, bringing with it the hustle and bustle of tourism. While Pat prepares for a full house, it's up to powerboat instructor Mike to enforce the laws of the sea.
This insightful documentary series returns to shore and comes to an end. The fishermen spend some quality time with their loved ones, and Logan has a big decision to make.
