The outer hebrides is a chain of more than 100 islands and small skerries located about 70 kilometres 43 mi west of mainland scotland. This landmark wildlife series, narrated by ewan mcgregor, introduces an unforgettable wild animal cast struggling to survive here on these islands on the edge. The western islands episode 1 london to islay duration. The outer hebrides are separated from the inner hebrides by the straits of the minch and the little minch and by the sea of the hebrides. An teilean fada lewis and harris is the largest island in scotland and the third largest in the british isles. Season 8 episode 5 english 79297 game of thrones season 8 episode 6 english 76476 game of thrones season 8 episode 1 english 63180 money heist season 1 episode 1 english 58606 chernobyl season 1 episode 2 english 57783 game of thrones. Hebrides islands on the edge featuring islay islay blog. On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of predatory skuas with a taste for young puffins. Bbc scotland hebrides islands on the edge episode guide.
Hebrides islands on the edge was broadcasted earlier this year on bbc scotland and later uk wide on bbc2. Hebrides an archipelago, part of great britain, in the atlantic ocean off the west coast of scotland and comprising approximately 500 islands, of which about 100 are inhabited. As the tide rises, the waters between the isles of. Scotlands hebrides are europes final frontier against the wild and unpredictable atlantic ocean. Islands on the edge next episode air date and your others favorite tv shows. Islands on the edge starts on 11 july at 9pm on bbc2. Each episode lasts for about one hour and offers superb photography.
Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Islands on the edge subtitles episode list and air dates. Islands on the edge music from the original tv series by donald. Amazon describes the series on its website as follows. Cameras follow whitetailed eagles, harbour seals, hares, pine martens and shorteared owls as they struggle to raise their families whilst dealing with the biggest storm ever to hit the islands in living memory. Islands on the edge by donald shaw, released 06 may 20 1. On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals.
There are 15 inhabited islands in this archipelago, which is also known as the western isles and archaically as the long isle scottish gaelic. New hebrides, officially the new hebrides condominium french. Hebrides islands on the edge catch up, episode 1 on bbc 2. Despite this, the wildlife here is the most spectacular in europe. The inner hebrides comprise 35 inhabited islands as well as 44 uninhabited islands with an area. Hebrides article about hebrides by the free dictionary. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals, narrated by ewan mcgregor. The outer hebrides of scotland epitomize the evocative beauty and remoteness of island life. The highest peaks of the islands have names deriving from both gaelic and old norse, indicating the historical importance of these two cultures. And on the lowlying uists, acres of meadows burst into flower as summer finally arrives. The ferry across to the biggest islands in the hebrides takes about 40 minutes.
The archaeological record for the period of viking domination during the early historic period is, however, limited. Islands on the edge is on tv, including series 1 episode 1. Condominium of the new hebrides and named for the hebrides scottish archipelago, was the colonial name for the island group in the south pacific ocean that is now vanuatu. 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. This landmark wildlife series, is narrated by ewan mcgregor and shot in breathtaking hd. And on the lowlying uists, acres of meadows burst into. 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.
On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed up their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of bonxies. Hebrides islands on the edge catch up, episode 3 on bbc 2. Swallows fledge in a whisky distillery and fly from the building as the. In most years winter is the hardest time in the hebrides, but once in a generation the spring turns out to be harder still. The arrival of autumn sees young swallows, otters and grey seals face the biggest storms and highest tides of the. Ewan mcgregor narrates the story of wildlife struggling to survive on the hebridean islands. Islands on the edge online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Na heileanan astaigh, the inner isles is an archipelago off the west coast of mainland scotland, to the south east of the outer hebrides. Hebrides islands on the edge soundtrack vertical records. Islands on the edge season 1 complete bluray 720p hebrides. Islands on the edge episode air dates and to stay in touch with hebrides. The islands total population was 26,502 at the 2001 census, and the 2011 figure was 27,684. Please note this is a region b bluray and will require a region b or region free bluray player in order to play. Hebrides islands on the edge original score by donald.
The hebrides are the most important place in the world for atlantic gannets, with a fifth of the world population living on st. 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. Hebrides islands on the edge ep 1 scotland duration. 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. Download subtitles for episode 4 a spotlight on hebridean residents who have learned to live with their wild neighbours. Pages in category islands of the outer hebrides the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. Check out hebrides islands on the edge original score by donald shaw on amazon music. This episode focuses on the spectacular wildlife of the exposed outer hebrides. When his mother comes into season, a young otter has to learn to fend for. Vertical records present the original score from the current bbc series hebrides islands on the edge. In the second programme of this landmark series, the islands on the edge are hit by the biggest storm in living memory. And as the wild weather passes, the seas warm to welcome the arrival of scotlands ocean juggernauts, basking sharks. Bbc scotland hebrides islands on the edge, episode 1. Native people had inhabited the islands for three thousand years before the first europeans arrived in 1606 from a.