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Hebrides: Islands on the Edge

Series Overview

Four years in the making, this is a privileged view into the lives of a cast of Hebridean animals in this landmark four-part series narrated by Ewan McGregor. Among the animals featured are basking sharks and white-tailed eagles, as well as red deer stags battling to win their mates and seals struggling to protect their newborn pups.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedDocumentary
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

59 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – 2013

Premiered: Mon, May 6, 2013

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, May 27, 2013

Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”

In the final programme of the landmark series, narrated by Ewan McGregor, we meet the people of the Hebrides and discover how they're learning to live side-by-side with their wild neighbours. Ferryman Donnie MacDonald from Skye has discovered that business can prosper if your passengers can be treated to some on-board entertainment in the form of white tailed eagles hunting alongside the boat.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Original Score & Music

Simon Ashdown, Donald Shaw

Director of Photography

John Aitchison

Film Editing

Alex Broad, Nick Carline, Martin Elsbury

Producers

John Aitchison, Nigel Pope, Neil McDonald

Department Leadership Roster

Alex Broad

Editor

John Aitchison

Producer

Nick Carline

Editor

Martin Elsbury

Editor

John Aitchison

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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What is Hebrides: Islands on the Edge about?

Four years in the making, this is a privileged view into the lives of a cast of Hebridean animals in this landmark four-part series narrated by Ewan McGregor. Among the animals featured are basking sharks and white-tailed eagles, as well as red deer stags battling to win their mates and seals struggling to protect their newborn pups.

How many seasons does Hebrides: Islands on the Edge have?

Hebrides: Islands on the Edge comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Hebrides: Islands on the Edge?

Key cast members in Hebrides: Islands on the Edge include Ewan McGregor.

Who created or directed Hebrides: Islands on the Edge?

Hebrides: Islands on the Edge was developed and directed by Not specified.