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Away from It All: On An Island

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A summer search with Christopher Chataway.

In 1956 Christopher Chataway tried to find out if a young townsman could make a living if he settled down somewhere off the beaten track. One of the places he visited was the most distant part of the British Isles - the Shetlands.

Written and directed by Stephen Hearst.

Contributors

Presenter:
Christopher Chataway
Photography:
Peter Hamilton
Film Editor:
Alan Martin
Writer/Director:
Stephen Hearst
Producer:
Richard Cawston

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