SCENES for a popular childrens' television programme have been filmed at Redcar's Lifeboat station.

Amy Thompson, presenter of Channel 5's Milkshake, visited the lifeboat station and met RNLI volunteer crew member Dan Birkbeck to learn more about the charity's work, in scenes to be filmed this week.

As well as seeing the lifeboats in action, she was shown the kit the crew wear when they go out on a rescue mission.

Dan Birkbeck, who joined the Redcar crew as a trainee earlier this year, said: "It was a lot of fun talking to Amy.

"The RNLI is keen to start educating children as young as possible about how to enjoy the beach without getting into danger.

"I’m sure the children who watch the programme will quickly pick up the message. Once they’ve learned it, hopefully they’ll remember it for the rest of their lives.

"And seeing the work the RNLI volunteers do at the lifeboat station, who knows, maybe they’ll become fundraisers for the charity or even be volunteer crew members when they get older."

The Milkshake programme featuring the Redcar volunteers will be aired on Wednesday (Nov 25) between 6am and 9.15am.

In the show, Mr Birkbeck teaches the SAFE message, designed to give young children simple safety advice - Spot the dangers; Always go with a friend or an adult; Find and follow the safety signs and flags; Emergency - put up your hand and shout or dial 999/112.