• 72
    watchers
  • 210
    plays
  • 166
    collected
  • 2021-10-05T19:00:00Z on BBC Scotland
  • 59m
  • 3h 56m (4 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
In Scotland's Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle, the broadcaster, author and adventurer embarks on a very personal pilgrimage, travelling across some of Scotland's islands, meeting the people whose spirituality connects them deeply to where they live. Over four episodes, Ben explores the beating heart of community and spirituality from Tiree to Taransay, Iona to Harris, South Uist to the Shetlands Isles, and along the way, discovers what makes each island unique.

4 episodes

Series Premiere

2021-10-05T19:00:00Z

1x01 Inner Hebrides

Series Premiere

1x01 Inner Hebrides

  • 2021-10-05T19:00:00Z59m

Ben explores the ancient sea roads of the Inner Hebrides, visits Iona, the cradle of Christianity, and learns how Columba's legacy inspires people today.

2021-10-12T19:00:00Z

1x02 Southern Outer Hebrides

1x02 Southern Outer Hebrides

  • 2021-10-12T19:00:00Z59m

On the second leg of his trip, Ben learns how his jumper is inspired by life in the Outer Hebrides. He meets the Singing Crofter, sees Our Lady of the Isles and learns how to keep a secret before camping on Hosta Beach.

2021-10-19T19:00:00Z

1x03 Northern Outer Hebrides

1x03 Northern Outer Hebrides

  • 2021-10-19T19:00:00Z59m

In the Northern Outer Hebrides, Ben returns to Taransay, the island on which he lived for a year for a TV show 20 years ago.

Season Finale

2021-10-26T19:00:00Z

1x04 Shetland

Season Finale

1x04 Shetland

  • 2021-10-26T19:00:00Z59m

On the Shetlands Ben meets a Pagan, a nun living a remote monastic life, and a couple who became Christians when they moved there after living as hippies.

Loading...