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These Islands Now

Looking back over island life with Richard Forbes.

Radio Scotland,4 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 1 - The Europeans Who Have Made Shetland Their Home
Richard Forbes meets some of the Europeans who have moved to Shetland.
08 Nov 2017,50 mins
Episode 3 - Best Foot Forward
Richard Forbes meets the Shetland folk who are not defined by their disability.
24 Jan 2018,50 mins
Episode 2: Home Alone
Richard Forbes meets the Shetland women who have been widowed this year.
20 Dec 2017,50 mins
Episode 4 - Flying the Nest
Richard Forbes meets the Shetlanders who have left home for the first time.
04 Apr 2018,50 mins