Summer in the Scilly Isles

Name: Summer in the Scilly Isles
Released: 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Fern Britton

TV Show · Documentary

They might be just 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall, but the Isles of Scilly are a world away from mainland Britain. Narrated by Fern Britton, we have a look into the tiny close-knit community that call the Isles of Scilly their home.

2025 · 1h 0m

Starring Fern Britton

Director James Nutt

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Following Scilly60, a unique ultramarathon where runners race around each of the five inhabited islands within a strict time limit. If they're not quick enough on each stage, they'll miss the race ferry to the next island.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

We follow students at the archipelago's only secondary school for their last week of term before the summer holidays. Meanwhile, the baker on the island of St Martins experiments with seaweed loaves, and a conservation team try to tag blue sharks.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Following a ground-breaking honeybee project called 'Game of Drones'. The race is on for the St Mary's gig racing teams who row traditional narrow boats, and the world's smallest football league holds the Scillonian Cup.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

A small dive team explores the shipwreck of a 17th century East India Trading Company ship. Scilly is hoping to hold the 'Low Tide Event' when low tides create a sandy walkway between Tresco and Bryher. A couple on St Mary's want to get married!