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Episode 5

In Cadgwith, Cornwall’s last traditional full-time fishing cove, fathers and sons work side by side. There’s new blood in the fleet, but the future of the cove is under threat.

Cadgwith Cove is Cornwall’s last traditional full-time fishing cove.

As boats got bigger, fish stocks declined and young men left, many of Cornwall’s other coves faded away.

Despite this, Cadgwith has held strong. For generations, sons have followed fathers off the beach and out to sea. Now, the next generation is set to join the fleet.

But while there might be new blood within the fleet, the old working fabric of the cove itself is now under threat.

59 minutes

Music Played

  • Depeche Mode

    Precious

  • The Waterboys

    Fisherman's Blues

Credits

Role Contributor
Executive Producer Steve Robinson
Executive Producer Jamie Balment
Producer Jess Howe
Director Luke Pavey
Production Company Frank Films Television Ltd

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