The Great British Winter
Islands
Season 1 Episode 5 of 5
Ellie Harrison concludes her exploration of Britain's winter landscapes with a trip to the Shetland archipelago. Here she witnesses the mesmerising beauty of the Northern Lights, encounters Viking practices alongside present-day crofting and learns about seal and otter pup rescues - each of which help prove life is far from dull for the islands' inhabitants during this bleak season
The Great British Winter airs on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 4:15 PM, Friday 6 December. (Subtitles, repeat, finale, series.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Ellie Harrison
Presenter
Will Ridgeon
Director
Christina Nutter
Series Producer