Cornwall: This Fishing Life
Overview
Cornwall: This Fishing Life explores the challenges facing a new wave of fishermen amidst the backdrop of Brexit. With fresh opportunities emerging, these individuals strive to preserve their time-honored traditions while navigating a rapidly changing industry. The series captures their determination, resilience, and the impact of modern policies on their livelihoods, offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of those committed to maintaining the fishing heritage of Cornwall. As they confront both old and new obstacles, the hope for sustainability and cultural preservation remains at the forefront of their journey.
Episodes
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Episode 1
While many fishing towns are struggling, Mevagissey on Cornwall's southern coast is thriving. The question remains: can the younger generation of skip...
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Episode 2
During the summer season, the sardine run attracts the ring-netters of Newlyn, who are eagerly pursuing their catch. The pilchard, now marketed as Cor...
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Episode 3
Title: Episode 3 Plot: Jason teams up with his sister Nicky as they realize that relying solely on oyster farming isn't sufficient to sustain their l...
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Episode 4
This episode delves into the challenges facing the small fishing boats that constitute 80% of the British fleet. Industrialization poses a significant...
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Episode 5
With the arrival of autumn in Cornwall, the largest vessels in the fishing fleet navigate challenging waters far offshore. As Brexit approaches, uncer...
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Episode 6
In Newlyn, Cornwall's largest fishing port, significant changes are looming with the impending arrival of Brexit. As the community braces itself to fa...
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Episode 1
Title: Episode 1 Plot: The documentary series makes its comeback. As summer unfolds in Newquay, Cornwall's top tourist destination has been under l...
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Episode 2
The Toms family brings back to life the final boat crafted in Looe, but they realize they are on the fringes of today’s fishing industry. Fish merch...
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Episode 4
For generations, the bountiful fishing waters of St Ives Bay have sustained the fishing fleets from both Hayle and St Ives. However, the fishermen fro...
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Episode 5
Nestled in Cornwall, Cadgwith Cove stands as the last traditional full-time fishing harbor. For many years, sons have taken to the water alongside the...
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Episode 6
With the countdown to Britain's departure from Europe underway, Newlyn, the heart of Cornwall's fishing industry, gears up to face the potential chall...