The Emerald Isles: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

From Rathlin in the north to Cape Clear in the south, the islands off the coast of Ireland have long been a source of inspiration and of myth. But they're home to a rich diversity of wildlife too – and a wide range of people.

In this series, Ardal O'Hanlon takes us on a fascinating journey, unearthing the history, observing the wildlife and meeting the islanders trying to live in harmony with their extraordinary environment.

Series details

• Title: The Emerald Isles
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Travel
• Premiere date: 2024-05-27
• Final broadcast date listed: 2024-06-10
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: BBC One Northern Ireland
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 50 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 76461
• IMDb ID: tt32230457
• TVDB ID: 449514

Cast and credited roles

• Ardal O'Hanlon — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-05-27; final listed air date 2024-06-10; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

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