Martin Clunes: Islands of Britain
The UK is made up of about 1,000 different islands and this series sets out to explore the most fascinating yet unfamiliar ones. Martin Clunes visits remote communities, shedding new light on their history, culture, flora and fauna whilst guiding us through amazing land and seascapes. Meet all sorts of island dwellers from people who live off the land, to the mega-rich who use their islands to escape the paparazzi. We also get to hear some remarkable stories of British folklore, with tales of smugglers, pirates, wizards and saints.
Year: 2008
Genre: Documentaries, Natural History Docos, General Docos, Historical
Country: UK
Director: Dominic Ozanne
Starring: Martin Clunes
Duration: 156 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains low level offensive language.
8.5/10
Location in store: Documentary (General)
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