The 1900 Island

Episode 2

Week 2

The fragile sense of community starts to fray as rivalries and hunger take their toll on the adults. As the going gets tough, it becomes a challenge for them to try and keep together. Gavin Davies, in particular, struggles to feed his family.

Episode 3

Week 3

As the weather picks up, the men plan an extended fishing trip for three days and two nights, leaving their wives and children home alone. Out at sea the men struggle to get a catch, while their wives have no way of knowing if they are safe.

Episode 4

Week 4

With a last minute haul of fish and everyone is counting down the days, but as the outside world comes calling, modern mechanisation hits their rural idyll, prices plummet and there is a rude awakening for the men and women on the island.