Race Against The Tide
Race Against The Tide is a TV show on BBC2. Sand and deliver! In beautiful St Andrews, Iain Stirling challenges sand sculptors to create magical masterpieces - before the waves crash in. But only one team can take the crown. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2026.
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Race Against The Tide
Three teams, one beach, six hours to build the ultimate sandcastle. Who will sculpt to glory before the tide washes it all away in the grand final?
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The tide is rising, and the pressure is mounting. Four teams face their tallest sand challenge yet. Who will soar and who will sink in the semi-final?
Five teams battle wind, waves, and time to sculpt monstrous sand creations. Six hours, one tide - who will survive this beach of horrors before they are all washed away?
Six teams of newbies and their pros sculpt ocean-inspired masterpieces in six hours, before the tide returns. Who will rise and who will sink in the All at Sea challenge?
Six teams race to build stunning sand sculptures on St Andrews Beach in the No Place Like Home challenge. Six hours, one tide - who will rise, and who will crumble?
Iain Stirling challenges seven teams to create epic seaside-inspired sand sculptures. Can they finish before the tide comes in to wash them all away?