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The Edge of the World

A chartered yacht lands on the remote and now abandoned island of Hirta, in the Outer Hebrides. Skipper Andrew, a former islander, tells of his life there and of the dramatic clash between two factions of the dwindling community over whether to leave or stay.

1 hour, 11 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 Nov 202422:30
BBC Four

Credits

The CatechistGrant Sutherland
PeterJohn Laurie
RuthBelle Chrystall
JeanKitty Kirwan
AndrewNiall MacGinnis
The SkipperGeorge Summers
The LairdCampbell Robson
RobbieEric Berry
JamesFinlay Currie
DirectorMichael Powell
WriterMichael Powell

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