Bbc scotland hebrides islands on the edge episode guide. Islands on the edge online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Islands on the edge ost by simon ashdown, released 03 august 20 1. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals. The hebrides are the source of much of scottish gaelic literature and gaelic music. The fourth programme introduces some of the people from the islands on the edge and finds out why animals and people in the hebrides need each other so very much. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals, narrated by ewan mcgregor. Scotlands hebrides are europes final frontier against the wild and unpredictable atlantic ocean. Reviewed in the united states on october 26, 2016 format.
Hebrides islands on the edge soundtrack vertical records. Vertical records present the original score from the current bbc series hebrides islands on the edge. Hebrides islands on the edge ep 1 scotland duration. As the tide rises, the waters between the isles of. In the second programme of this landmark series, the islands on the edge are hit by the biggest storm in living memory. Please note this is a region b bluray and will require a region b or region free bluray player in order to play. The highest peaks of the islands have names deriving from both gaelic and old norse, indicating the historical importance of these two cultures. Otherwise they will be shown using the series origin language. The fourpart series was made over the course of three years and features some of. Of all the islands on the edge, the outer hebrides are the most exposed to the full power of the atlantic. On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed up their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of bonxies. Islands on the edge next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. The hebrides are the most important place in the world for atlantic gannets, with a fifth of the world population living on st.
Islands on the edge in most years winter is the hardest time in the hebrides, but once in a generation the spring turns out to be harder still. Composer donald shaw and natural history producer nigel pope have been recently collaborating on hebrides islands on the edge, a landmark wildlife series for bbc scotland. Each season of the year having their own special challenges for the wild life that lives on the islands. Islands on the edge starts on 11 july at 9pm on bbc2.
Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Season 1 when available, episode names will be translated into your preferred language. Download subtitles for episode 4 a spotlight on hebridean residents who have learned to live with their wild neighbours. In most years winter is the hardest time in the hebrides, but once in a generation the spring turns out to be harder still.
Hebrides islands on the edge gives a privileged view into their lives. On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of predatory skuas with a taste for young puffins. The arrival of autumn sees young swallows, otters and grey seals face the biggest storms and highest tides of the year. And on the isle of rum, a stag faces the ultimate challenge in a battle to decide the true monarch of the glen. This episode focuses on the spectacular wildlife of the exposed outer hebrides. The inhabited islands of the inner hebrides had a population of 18,257 in 2001, and 18,948 at the time of the 2011 census. Islands on the edge season 1 episode 4 four years in the making, this is a privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals in this landmark fourpart series narrated by ewan mcgregor. The archaeological record for the period of viking domination during the early historic period is, however, limited. Islands on the edge season 1 complete bluray 720p june 3, 2019 tvdocumentary, tvpack 3 comments. Islands on the edge is on tv, including series 1 episode 1. Swallows fledge in a whisky distillery and fly from the building as the. This landmark wildlife series, is narrated by ewan mcgregor and shot in breathtaking hd. Hebrides islands on the edge catch up, episode 3 on bbc 2. Despite this, the wildlife here is the most spectacular in europe.
Today the economy of the islands is dependent on crofting, fishing, tourism, the oil industry, and renewable energy. Hebrides islands on the edge a photographic journey july 1, 20 by ron leave a comment early in may 20 the bbc broadcasted the stunning television series on the scottish hebridean islands titled hebrides islands on the edge. Cocos island the mysterious island in the pacific duration. Islands on the edge season 1 complete bluray 720p june 3, 2019 tvdocumentary. Tens of thousands of geese and swans arriving for the winter encounter predatory whitetailed eagles ready to hunt them. Hebrides islands on the edge featuring islay islay blog. On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions. This landmark series, three years in the making, was created by some of the key talent behind awardwinning series like big cat diary and frozen planet. When his mother comes into season, a young otter has to learn to fend for. The hebrides have lower biodiversity than mainland scotland, but there is a significant presence of seals and seabirds. Hebrides islands on the edge ep 1 scotland youtube. Bbc scotland hebrides islands on the edge, episode 1. Islands on the edge season 1 complete bluray 720p hebrides.