An Island Parish - Episode Guide

Chronicle of life in the parish of the Isles of Scilly. The islanders are without their spiritual leader, the parish priest, and Bishop Bill is struggling to fill the vacancy.

Chronicle of life in the parish of the Isles of Scilly. Father Guy Scott's parishioners are angry at his decision to leave and become the new chaplain to the Isles of Scilly.

The newly-appointed chaplain, Father Guy, arrives for a whistle-stop tour, carrying a secret the islanders know nothing of.

Father Guy is growing increasingly nervous about taking his first church service in a community so wary of newcomers.

Father Guy has a big task ahead to convince his family that he has made the right decision about the move to Scilly.

At last a solution may be in sight to the crisis caused by the lack of a vet on Scilly.

After a tearful farewell in his old mainland parish, Father Guy and family at last begin their new lives on Scilly.

The big moment has at last arrived for the islanders formally to welcome their nervous new chaplain, Father Guy.

The first of a new series following a year in the life of England's remotest parish, the Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall.

Toby faces a crisis over his plans to buy one of the remotest pubs in England. Sam and Laura begin a new life on St Agnes.

It's Easter, and the tourist season is getting started. Martin has a bold idea to increase sales of his fish. Toby's ex-wife Liz joins him on the island to help him set up his pub. Heike the vet faces a financial crisis.

Father Guy has upset many of the islanders with his traditional church values, and is beginning to feel lonely and despondent. A familiar face returns to the islands. Toby the baker comes up with an idea to increase business at the pub.

Father Guy's difficulties increase when the tragic death of a young lifeboat man throws the Isles of Scilly into grief. Prolonged bad weather threatens the summer season. WPC Nikki Green plans a future with her new boyfriend on the mainland.

Following the biggest funeral in living memory, Bishop Bill arrives to help lift the the islanders' spirits. Preparations are under way for the tourist season and for the launch of Radio Scilly, the world's smallest radio station.

Following the advice of Bishop Bill, Father Guy throws himself into his new parish with renewed vigour. Keri finds himself in Milan on an unusual mission for Radio Scilly. Things look up for Heike the vet when she discovers a private zoo.

It's the dawn of a new era with the launch of the world's smallest radio station. Retired priests Donald and Margaret fly in to lend some much-needed assistance to Father Guy.

The holiday season ends, and the islanders need some money spinning ideas for winter. Toby and Pauli want to publish a book.

There's a commemoration of the worst peacetime disaster in the Royal Navy: when 1500 sailors drowned on the Western Rocks.

On the Isles, there are more single men to women than almost anywhere else in Britain. At the pub, Toby finds a girlfriend.

The Reverend David makes a spectacular debut in the Scilly pantomime, and there's some dramatic news about the school.

Love is in the air as word gets out that Sophie and Mark the lifeboatman are planning the wedding of the year.

Reverend David is concerned for the families of the island men planning a dangerous row across the Atlantic.

Reverend David blesses the little rowing boat carrying the Scilly Boys safely on their epic voyage from America.

The four island men who plan to row across the Atlantic say a tearful farewell to the islands. Meanwhile, the Reverend David makes a rare trip to the mainland.

Heike the cash-strapped vet comes up with an extraordinary idea to raise money - using her feet. Leo the bull-terrier gives Auntie Kris a nasty shock.

There is no Indian food on the Isles of Scilly, so it's a big night for Paulie and Toby, who are trying to introduce curry to the pub menu.

The islanders start to feel the economic squeeze, Heike plans to revive her foot-modelling career and Greg announces he wants to train as a Buddhist monk.

News reaches the Isles of Scilly in the early hours that the four island men attempting to row home on a 3000 mile voyage from America have capsized.

It's an emotional moment on the Isles of Scilly as they prepare to welcome home the four island men who nearly drowned attempting to row across the Atlantic.

The countdown is underway for the re-election of the Minister the Revd. David Easton, and the future of Toby's pub is threatened.

On the Isles of Scilly, tension rises as David's boss, the Revd Steve Wild, arrives from the mainland to oversee the minister's crucial re-election vote.

There is a big shock in store for the islanders as the result of the vote on Reverend David is released and his future on Scilly is made public.

Meanwhile, Sophie from the Tourist Office prays for good weather for her big day, and Heike the vet's romance with Alistair rapidly hots up.

A special charting the drama of four island men who nearly drowned after their epic attempt to row from New York back home to the Isles of Scilly in Cornwall went horribly wrong.

Island vet Heike and her fiance Alistair ponder whether they can afford a proper wedding.

With the arrival of the worst winter for a generation, there's a question mark over the future of Heike's nurse Sara.

Heike meets the potential in-laws for the first time, and Sara makes a decision about her future.

Auntie Kris has a plan for a new business enterprise, and an unusual cargo arrives at the parish church.

A bombshell throws Heike's personal life into total disarray and stuns her family and friends.

It's Easter, and the islanders prepare for the start of the critically-important holiday season.

It's the world gig-rowing championships and all eyes are on the new boat built in the local yard.

The Reverend David Easton slips away to find a new job, and there is more sad news for Heike.

The islanders' landlord, HRH Prince Charles, arrives with Camilla for a surprise visit.

The Revd David Easton faces an agonising wait to see if he has got the job he has applied for in Wales.

A young couple urgently seek the help of Minister David Easton before he leaves the islands.

Glynn the island busman is worried that his newly formed band are facing a crisis of confidence.

After months of secret planning, it's time for the Rev David Easton's big farewell party.

It's time to say a final tearful farewell to the Minister, the Revd David Easton.

A nervous young priest arrives on Barra to take up his new post.

Father John Paul faces a big test as he settles into life on Barra.

It is the season for parishioners to clear their consciences.

It is the season for parishioners to clear their consciences.

New priest Father John Paul faces an uphill battle to keep his congregation coming to church.

Easter is the busiest time of the year for the Roman Catholic priests, but there's still time for some golf.

Father Roddy conducts one of the biggest weddings of the year on South Uist. Clare finally hears some good news.

Father John Paul is nervous ahead of a major annual event - the blessing of the boats at the Fishermen's Mass.

Father Roddy goes head to head with his parishioner Flora in the battle for top honours at the local agricultural show.

Father Roddy and Father John Paul go to great lengths to give their friend Father Calum a birthday surprise.

Mac and Linda arrive from Missouri for the gathering of the Clan Macneil.

It is the end of Father John Paul's first year as the new Catholic priest on Barra.

Father Roddy receives news which comes as a bit of a bombshell.

Easter brings good weather and a new air of optimism to Barra.

Nonstop rain is threatening Barra's tourist season.

Father John Paul struggles to cover all his churches on the islands.

Father John Paul sets off to a remote local island with a very special history.

Father John Paul is on the arduous annual pilgrimage to Barra's highest point.

As Easter approaches, shepherd David Scott is being kept busy with lambing.

The island celebrates the anniversary of liberation from German control during WWII.

A tragedy threatens long held island traditions and there is a miraculous recovery for Karen Le Mouton.

Puffin is busy encouraging everyone to take part in the annual scarecrow competition.

With summer sunshine finally reaching Sark, islanders are out in force to welcome a royal visitor.

David Scott has a difficult decision to make and Reverend Gill is faced with leaving the island.

As Christmas approaches, everyone on the island makes their own unique preparations.

Without any tourist trade in January, islanders must do what they can to make ends meet.

The island talent competition sees a huge turnout and an eclectic range of acts.

With Easter approaching, the beginning of Sark's tourist season, it is a busy time for many.

The volunteer culture is strong on Sark and extends to the emergency services and charity work.

Series following the community on the island of Sark as they try to balance the island's uniquely old-fashioned qualities with modern initiatives.

In November, summer begins in the southern hemisphere and the islanders prepare for Remembrance Sunday.

The Rev Richard flies over to the West Island for a carol service in one of the more remote settlements.

The Rev Richard and his wife have sailed 800 miles east to celebrate Christmas in the furthest corner of his parish.

The year gets underway and every corner of the rocky Falklands coastline is bursting with new life.

It's high summer, and time for the annual Stanley horticultural show. The islanders welcome some honoured guests.

Summer is drawing to a close. After four years, governor Nigel Haywood is leaving and heading off to retirement.

The Rev Hines prepares for Palm Sunday, while Hattie and Kevin cook up a feast for their end-of-season party.

It's Easter week and the Rev Richard lends a hand with the hot cross buns in Stanley's only bakery.

The Texans come to town to update the islanders on the oil exploration going on offshore.

On the anniversary of the Battle of Mount Tumbledown, the Rev Richard Hines treks up to the summit.

The Rev Richard Hines and vet Steve Pointing are limbering up for the annual midwinter swim.

Richard's seven-year posting as rector is almost up, but there is some pastoral care to be done before he leaves.

The islanders are gearing up for the biggest festival of the summer. They put the finishing touches to their floats, and the Rev David Cooper is perfecting his stone-skimming skills.

Islanders Frank and Jem Roberts prepare their Shetland ponies for the prestigious pony assessment. Eastern Orthodox nun Mother Mary gives a local youngster a lesson in history and minister David Cooper reminisces about his time in Ghana, as Unst welcomes some unlikely visitors.

Local businessman Frank Strang is preparing for Shetland's biggest music festival, but will rain put paid to his ambitious plans? And local crofting twins Charlie and Bertie Priest continue the tradition of cutting and stacking the peat.

Islanders gather for the annual Eela fishing competition, and Charlie Priest is determined to land an impressive catch. The Rev Neil Brice travels from Lerwick to organise a special service to bring islanders together to commemorate those locals lost at sea.

Sula the Shetland pony is spruced up for the annual Unst Agricultural Show as Frank nervously waits to see how she will cope in front of the judges. Minister David Cooper oversees the renovations to his retirement home and islander Sarah McBurnie forages an unusual local ingredient for a new flavour of gin at the distillery.

Reap the Harvest of Your Land. Series following community life on Shetland's most northerly island, Unst. Eastern Orthodox nun Mother Mary turns her hand to DIY as she puts the finishing touches to her sanctuary and chapel on her croft. Islanders gather the last of the season's produce in celebration of harvest before battening down the hatches for winter. And it is time for Frank and Jem to bid an emotional farewell to Sula their Shetland pony foal at the auction in Lerwick.

This series of An Island Parish visits the island of Anguilla, one of the six British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, and follows the parish calendar from Easter to hurricane season in September. Bishop Brooks travels to St Martin to visit his parishioners, while his congregation at St Mary's and minister Canon Knight are gearing up for their biggest performance of the year - the Palm Sunday play. Ex-pats Jerry and Anna await a rather important plant delivery from Miami, but will it all arrive in one piece? The National Trust head out to Scrub Island on a mission to monitor turtles.

It's Easter and Bishop Brooks is overseeing renovations at St. Mary's Anglican church. He has commissioned some new hurricane-proof stained glass windows, but with just days to go it's a race to get them in before the all-important service. Friends Reggie Oliver and Trudy Nixon are battling the waves in the annual Festival del Mar swimming competition, and the National Trust pay a visit to the Prickly Pear Cays to release some endangered native iguanas.

All over the island, celebrations are taking place for two very important birthdays as Queen Elizabeth II turns 90 and ex-pat Margaret Jones celebrates her 100th. Son John Jones and best friend Chinnicks are out fishing for Margaret's present and the National Trust have their work cut out as they educate local schoolchildren at their Turtle Interaction Day.

Following the parish calendar on the island of Anguilla. The 49th Anguilla Day kicks off with the biggest boat race of the season.

Bishop Brooks is travelling again, carrying out parish duties on neighbouring St Barths as he checks on major church renovations. Businesswoman Nathalie le Senechal brings some French culture to Anguilla with a wine tasting. Local cyclist Justin Hodge battles it out against riders from all over the Caribbean in Anguilla's biggest cycling race, and the fisheries department are out to eradicate a new predator in Anguillian waters - the lionfish.

The Bishop and The National Trust are visiting the desolate island of Sombrero, once home to a thriving guano-mining industry and now home to thousands of protected sea birds. On Prickly Pear island, Allan and Sue Ruan race against the clock to deliver lunch to hungry tourists at their pop-up restaurant, and back on Anguilla, four talented ladies battle it out for the prestigious crown of Miss Anguilla.

The carnival is in Anguilla - from boat racing to parades, there are celebrations all over the island. Chef Ken Vanterpool tries to feed the crowds at Anguilla's most popular barbecue, and parishioners take the chance to raise much-needed church funds by feeding hungry festival-goers. Ex-pats Sue and Trudy enter a carnival troupe, but will their costumes be ready in time for the big day?

Islanders prepare for the threat of hurricanes as the rainy season begins. Horticulturalist Anna Kennedy is in search of a remedy to save her trees from invasive pests. Bishop Brooks is off to Antigua as festivities begin to celebrate the 175th anniversary of his diocese, and local vet Dr Garry Swanston encourages locals to inoculate their pets.

After Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful storms in Caribbean history, cameras return to the island parish of Anguilla to see how the community is surviving and rebuilding.