Against the Odds: Out Skerries, Whalsay and Papa Stour
Paul Murton experiences island life. He explores the eastern outposts of Shetland - Papa Stour, Whalsay and the Out Skerries.
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.
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It's lambing time on Papa Stour
Duration: 02:41
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Paul Murton |
| Series Producer | Kathryn Ross |
| Writer | Paul Murton |
| Production Manager | Arlene Jeffrey |
Broadcasts
Mon 19 Sep 2016 19:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Scotland HD & Scotland only
Sat 4 Mar 2017 20:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Wales- Thu 20 Apr 2017 08:30
- Tue 14 Nov 2017 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
- Mon 29 Jul 2019 12:00
- Mon 24 Feb 2020 13:45
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