Channel 5 invites viewers to escape to the idyllic Isles of Scilly with the third episode of Summer in the Scilly Isles, airing Sunday, 1 June at 8:00 PM. Narrated by Fern Britton, this four-part series provides a look into the lives of the islanders during their busiest months.
Episode 3 buzzes with activity, starting with a pioneering honeybee project. Dubbed ‘Game of Drones,’ researchers try to determine if the island’s bees cross the sea to mate—a feat that could rewrite our understanding of bee behavior. Meanwhile, the St Mary’s gig racing teams gear up for their weekly competition, rowing traditional narrow boats in a test of skill and endurance. Veteran sailor Keith also preps his old cutter for the annual round-island race, a high point of the Scilly sailing calendar.
Beyond the competitive spirit, the episode finds quieter moments, too. A local teacher shares their love of stargazing, guiding others in observing the Milky Way’s brilliance in the unpolluted night sky. And, in a true display of island pride, the world’s smallest football league battles it out for the Scillonian Cup, a contest that brings the close-knit community together in a burst of friendly rivalry.
From scientific discovery to sporting tradition, Summer in the Scilly Isles continues its warm-hearted peek into the rhythm of life on these remote islands.
Summer in the Scilly Isles airs Sunday at 8:00 PM on Channel 5.
