Jo in the Water

Sea swimming is Jo Bateman’s sanctuary—until sewage spills threaten the waters she loves. A passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Jo Bateman takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our oceans from devastating sewage pollution.

Jo in the Water is a feature-length documentary made by award-winning filmmakers with a strong track record of bringing powerful stories to our cinema screens. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection—to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us.

Featuring: Jo Bateman, Jeremy Vine, Jim Murray MBE and Chris Packham.

Director: Pip Piper
Running Time: 77 minutes
Language: English
Certificate: 12A

Date: March 2026