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From the Shetland Isles
Shetland Today: Mrs. A. J. Smith opens the programme with a picture of the islands as she sees them
Old Traditions: described by Mrs. Catherine Laurenson
The Story of Shetland Wool: Sheep breeder - Andrew Tait; Weaver - Arthur Irvine; Spinner and knitter - Mrs. W. Sutherland
The Delting Spinning Song: sung by Tom Georgeson
The Sea: Prophet Smith recounts his fishing experiences
The Sheep Craig: This precipitous cliff on Fair Isle is climbed by Valerie Thorn , the fourth woman to make the ascent.
Shetland Ponies: Ian Sandison talks about the breeding of these small ponies on the island of Unst
Old Fiddle Tunes: played by Tom Anderson.
Introduced by Elsie Russell

Contributors

Unknown:
Mrs. A. J. Smith
Unknown:
Mrs. Catherine Laurenson
Unknown:
Andrew Tait
Sung By:
Tom Georgeson
Unknown:
Valerie Thorn
Talks:
Ian Sandison
Played By:
Tom Anderson.
Introduced By:
Elsie Russell

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