The Shetlands TV Listings

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When is The Shetlands next on TV?

The Shetlands is next on TV on Monday 6 July at 6:00 pm on 5. It is Season 1, Episode 1.

Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday 6 July on 5 (5)

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The Shetlands TV listings this week

The Shetlands is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):

  • Mon 6

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 1

    Life on the archipelago, beginning on the tiny island of Noss with wardens Jen and Sally, who are the only residents and live a truly off-grid existence and have a front row seat to witness some of Shetland's most spectacular wildlife. On Shetland's mainland, the islands' eponymous hardy breed of pony takes centre stage as renowned breeder Carole puts the newest addition to her stable through its paces before travelling to the annual Unst show

    More details for The Shetlands, Mon 6, 6:00 pm
  • Mon 6

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 1

    Life on the archipelago, beginning on the tiny island of Noss with wardens Jen and Sally, who are the only residents and live a truly off-grid existence and have a front row seat to witness some of Shetland's most spectacular wildlife. On Shetland's mainland, the islands' eponymous hardy breed of pony takes centre stage as renowned breeder Carole puts the newest addition to her stable through its paces before travelling to the annual Unst show

    More details for The Shetlands, Mon 6, 7:00 pm
  • Tue 7

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 1

    Life on the archipelago, beginning on the tiny island of Noss with wardens Jen and Sally, who are the only residents and live a truly off-grid existence and have a front row seat to witness some of Shetland's most spectacular wildlife. On Shetland's mainland, the islands' eponymous hardy breed of pony takes centre stage as renowned breeder Carole puts the newest addition to her stable through its paces before travelling to the annual Unst show

    More details for The Shetlands, Tue 7, 6:00 pm
  • Tue 7

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 1

    Life on the archipelago, beginning on the tiny island of Noss with wardens Jen and Sally, who are the only residents and live a truly off-grid existence and have a front row seat to witness some of Shetland's most spectacular wildlife. On Shetland's mainland, the islands' eponymous hardy breed of pony takes centre stage as renowned breeder Carole puts the newest addition to her stable through its paces before travelling to the annual Unst show

    More details for The Shetlands, Tue 7, 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 2

    Lifelong crofter Pearl Young prepares for the highlight of her year: the annual harvest festival in the church where she and her husband Willie were married. Plus, Jan and Pete run the islands' only wildlife sanctuary, from where they are trying to nurture nature in the form of seal pups Izzy and Lucy

    More details for The Shetlands, Wed 8, 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 2

    Lifelong crofter Pearl Young prepares for the highlight of her year: the annual harvest festival in the church where she and her husband Willie were married. Plus, Jan and Pete run the islands' only wildlife sanctuary, from where they are trying to nurture nature in the form of seal pups Izzy and Lucy

    More details for The Shetlands, Wed 8, 7:00 pm
  • Thu 9

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 3

    A look at Scalloway's annual fire festival, following JR Umphray as he has the honour of being the main organiser and ceremonial leader of the event. As well as designing and supervising everything from the creation of bespoke Viking outfits to a replica galley ship, all eyes are on JR to get things just right for the biggest night in his community's year

    More details for The Shetlands, Thu 9, 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 3

    A look at Scalloway's annual fire festival, following JR Umphray as he has the honour of being the main organiser and ceremonial leader of the event. As well as designing and supervising everything from the creation of bespoke Viking outfits to a replica galley ship, all eyes are on JR to get things just right for the biggest night in his community's year

    More details for The Shetlands, Thu 9, 7:00 pm
  • Fri 10

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 4

    The biggest sheep sale of the year takes place in Lerwick, where farmer Eric has the honour of judging the pre-sale show to crown the best ram of the day. All over the islands teams race yoal boats - a traditional Shetland vessel with links to its Viking past, and skipper Laura and her team from the Hamnavoe club prepare for the last and crucial race of the season at their home regatta

    More details for The Shetlands, Fri 10, 6:00 pm
  • Fri 10

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 4

    The biggest sheep sale of the year takes place in Lerwick, where farmer Eric has the honour of judging the pre-sale show to crown the best ram of the day. All over the islands teams race yoal boats - a traditional Shetland vessel with links to its Viking past, and skipper Laura and her team from the Hamnavoe club prepare for the last and crucial race of the season at their home regatta

    More details for The Shetlands, Fri 10, 7:00 pm
  • Mon 13

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 5

    The residents of the island of Yell gear up for their annual show, which is a celebration of all things agricultural and horticultural as well as local heritage. Third generation farmer James and his family have been involved in the show since it started so he's keen to put on a good show - but his cattle are less keen to take part, while vegetable grower John hopes to win the battle of the heavyweights with his huge pumpkin

    More details for The Shetlands, Mon 13, 6:00 pm
  • Mon 13

    Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
    — The Shetlands

    Season 1 · Episode 5

    The residents of the island of Yell gear up for their annual show, which is a celebration of all things agricultural and horticultural as well as local heritage. Third generation farmer James and his family have been involved in the show since it started so he's keen to put on a good show - but his cattle are less keen to take part, while vegetable grower John hopes to win the battle of the heavyweights with his huge pumpkin

    More details for The Shetlands, Mon 13, 7:00 pm

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James Nutt
Andrew Painten
Mark McMullen
Christine Morrison

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