abstract:Laurence Rees (born 1957) is a British historian. He is the former Creative Director of History Programmes for the BBC, a documentary filmmaker, and the author of five books on war.
"The Ship is a fresh new concept in the history documentary genre which I believe will make compelling viewing, not only for those already fascinated by history, but also those new to the genre, " says The Ship's BAFTA award-winning executive producer, LaurenceRees.