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The Sea
Episode 3 of 5
Professor Iain Stewart reveals how Scotland's unique landscape was shaped, and how public emotion has led to inconsistent preservation in Scotland's seas.
Professor Iain Stewart presents a landmark five-part series in which he reveals how Scotland's unique and beautiful landscape has been shaped.
Professor Stewart reveals how hearts and not heads have ruled the least understood landscape of them all - the sea. The public's emotions have played a key role in the fate of Scotland's maritime creatures and the upshot has been a form of lottery. While some species like seals and sea birds have been protected, others - like cod - have been fished nearly out of existence.
Last on
Mon 15 Aug 202214:00
Clips
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Lamlash Bay, Arran
Duration: 03:29
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North Rona
Duration: 02:34
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Dunan, Isle of Skye
Duration: 01:01
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Isle of Soay, Near the Isle of Skye
Duration: 01:17
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Graham Strong |
| Director | Graham Strong |
| Series Producer | Richard Downes |
| Presenter | Iain Stewart |
Broadcasts
Sun 7 Nov 201020:00BBC One Scotland
Sat 13 Nov 201019:15BBC Two Scotland- Sun 28 Nov 201020:00BBC Two Northern Ireland & England only
Sun 28 Nov 201023:00BBC HD- Tue 30 Nov 201019:00BBC Two Wales
- Mon 31 Jan 201102:35
- Thu 7 Apr 201100:20BBC HD
- Mon 29 Jul 201912:30
- Mon 7 Dec 202020:00
- Tue 8 Dec 202019:00
- Tue 24 Aug 202120:00
- Tue 9 Aug 202219:00
- Mon 15 Aug 202214:00
