It is a time of hand-to-mouth existence for the families as they come face to face with the harsh reality of one of the toughest ways to make a living in 1900s Britain. They must adapt quickly to their new way of life.

The fragile sense of community starts to fray as rivalries and hunger take their toll on the adults. As the going gets tough, it becomes a challenge for them to try and keep together. Gavin Davies, in particular, struggles to feed his family.

As the weather picks up, the men plan an extended fishing trip for three days and two nights, leaving their wives and children home alone. Out at sea the men struggle to get a catch, while their wives have no way of knowing if they are safe.

With a last minute haul of fish and everyone is counting down the days, but as the outside world comes calling, modern mechanisation hits their rural idyll, prices plummet and there is a rude awakening for the men and women on the island.