Cornwall lifeguards on BBC Saving Lives at Sea rescue episode

RNLI lifeguards from Watergate Bay will appear in the programme, which highlights real-life rescue missions and the people behind them.

The episode airs on BBC Two on Tuesday, September 22, at 8pm.

Watergate lifeguards Agus Lanzavecchia and Olly Malkin (Image: James Bainbridge/Blast Films)

It will follow lifeguards Agus Lanzavecchia and Olly Malkin as they respond to an emergency involving two teenagers swept out to sea by a powerful rip current.

Lewis Timson, RNLI lead lifeguard supervisor, said: "We’re pleased to be able to share this rescue through Saving Lives at Sea and highlight the dedication and professionalism of our lifeguards.

"This incident demonstrates how quickly conditions can change at the coast and the vital role our teams play in keeping beachgoers safe.

An action shot of Agus (Image: James Bainbridge/Blast Films)

"Saving Lives at Sea shows viewers how lifeguards rescue those in distress at sea, and the lifesaving nature of our work.

"We are delighted to feature alongside our fellow lifesavers from across the RNLI."

Now in its tenth year of being broadcast, Saving Lives at Sea showcases the work of RNLI crews and lifeguards across the UK and Ireland.

The show features real rescue footage, interviews with RNLI teams and those they have saved, and behind-the-scenes insights into their daily lives.

The programme also features stories from more than 30 lifeboat stations.

The episode featuring Olly and Agus will be shown next Tuesday (Image: James Bainbridge/Blast Films)

In 2025, RNLI lifeboat crews assisted 8,290 people and saved 272 lives, while lifeguards helped 36,213 people and saved 117 lives on some of the UK’s busiest beaches.

The current series of Saving Lives at Sea began on Tuesday, August 18.