Against the Odds: Out Skerries, Whalsay and Papa Stour

Summary Paul explores the eastern outposts of Shetland - Papa Stour, Whalsay and the Out Skerries, encountering along the way newborn lambs, ancient ruins and traditional Shetland sword dancing. Paul's journey reveals a bittersweet story of islands where life seems to continue against the odds, in the face of declining populations and the challenges that come with being so remote. But in all of the three islands Paul explores, he discovers they have their own voice, made proud and distinctive by the determination of the islanders to keep their communities alive.

S4.E3 ∙ Against the Odds: Out Skerries, Whalsay and Papa Stour

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Paul Murton

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Sep 18, 2016

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Scotland, UK

Production companies : Timeline Films

Summary Paul explores the eastern outposts of Shetland - Papa Stour, Whalsay and the Out Skerries, encountering along the way newborn lambs, ancient ruins and traditional Shetland sword dancing. Paul's journey reveals a bittersweet story of islands where life seems to continue against the odds, in the face of declining populations and the challenges that come with being so remote. But in all of the three islands Paul explores, he discovers they have their own voice, made proud and distinctive by the determination of the islanders to keep their communities alive.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Sep 18, 2016

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Scotland, UK

Production companies : Timeline Films

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