Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Tiny Islands heads to Gometra in the Inner Hebrides, County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland for a look at Inis Rath, Scotland's Berneray and the Channel Island of Sark. Roc has lived off grid on the Scottish island of Gometra for over 30 years. The island is stunning and the lifestyle inherently self-sufficient. There are no shops or vehicles and Roc's home is without electricity or central heating.
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Episode 4 | Tiny Islands S2 | TVO Docs
00:00 - Life on Britain's Tiny Islands
01:25 - Where Are the Isles of Scilly?
03:10 - Running Across Five Islands in One Day
05:40 - Why Island Communities Create Their Own Traditions
07:50 - Where Is Piel Island?
10:00 - Why Does Piel Island Have Its Own King?
12:30 - St Kilda: Britain's Most Remote World Heritage Site
15:00 - Why Was St Kilda Abandoned?
17:50 - Restoring St Kilda's Historic Village
20:30 - Returning to Bardsey Island
22:40 - Photographing Manx Shearwaters at Night
25:20 - Why Is Bardsey a Dark Sky Sanctuary?
28:10 - The Scilly 60 Ultra Race Begins
31:10 - How Wildlife Photography Captures the Night Sky
33:50 - A Birthday on St Kilda
36:40 - Life as a Seasonal Island Warden
39:30 - The Final Stages of the Scilly 60
42:40 - Crossing the Finish Line
44:50 - Why Tiny Islands Leave Such a Lasting Impression
Tiny Islands heads to Gometra in the Inner Hebrides, County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland for a look at Inis Rath, Scotland's Berneray and the Channel Island of Sark. Roc has lived off grid on the Scottish island of Gometra for over 30 years. The island is stunning and the lifestyle inherently self-sufficient. There are no shops or vehicles and Roc's home is without electricity or central heating.
#documentary #freedocumentary #travel
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About TVO Docs:
TVO exists to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. Our thought-provoking TVO documentaries enable you to explore social, political and current affairs through a diverse range of storytelling perspectives. New docs are added all the time, so be sure to subscribe to our channel for regular updates.
Episode 4 | Tiny Islands S2 | TVO Docs
00:00 - Life on Britain's Tiny Islands
01:25 - Where Are the Isles of Scilly?
03:10 - Running Across Five Islands in One Day
05:40 - Why Island Communities Create Their Own Traditions
07:50 - Where Is Piel Island?
10:00 - Why Does Piel Island Have Its Own King?
12:30 - St Kilda: Britain's Most Remote World Heritage Site
15:00 - Why Was St Kilda Abandoned?
17:50 - Restoring St Kilda's Historic Village
20:30 - Returning to Bardsey Island
22:40 - Photographing Manx Shearwaters at Night
25:20 - Why Is Bardsey a Dark Sky Sanctuary?
28:10 - The Scilly 60 Ultra Race Begins
31:10 - How Wildlife Photography Captures the Night Sky
33:50 - A Birthday on St Kilda
36:40 - Life as a Seasonal Island Warden
39:30 - The Final Stages of the Scilly 60
42:40 - Crossing the Finish Line
44:50 - Why Tiny Islands Leave Such a Lasting Impression
