An Island Parish
Documentary series following island communities and their clergy.
A BBC Two documentary series, An Island Parish, initially explored life in the Isles of Scilly’s Church of England parish, with support from the Diocese of Truro. Later series shifted to the Outer Hebrides, Sark, the Falkland Islands, the Shetland Islands, and Anguilla.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Series
- 12
- Episodes
- 177
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Company
- Tiger Aspect Productions
- Channel
- BBC Two
- First aired
- 15 January 2007
Facts from the source article.
Episodes
The first series, consisting of eight parts, aired in January 2007 and focused on the Isles of Scilly. It followed the Bishop of Truro, Bill Ind, as he sought a new chaplain for the islands, leading to the Reverend Guy Scott leaving his mainland parish in Mullion to take the position. The series also covered PC Nikki Green, fishermen Martin and Joel Bond, and veterinarian Rik Barrowman. The third series started on 19 September 2008, also in twelve parts, and highlighted the work of the Methodist Church through local minister Revd David Easton. This series included the Scilly Boys' Atlantic row and the Eden Project farewell to Bishop Bill Ind upon his retirement in April 2008. The fourth series began on 19 October 2009 and ran for 14 episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of An Island Parish are there?
An Island Parish has 177 episodes across 12 seasons.
When did An Island Parish first air?
An Island Parish first aired on 15 January 2007.
When did An Island Parish end?
An Island Parish last aired on 23 February 2018.
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