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Above: Martin Clunes, host of ISLANDS OF BRITAIN <\/p>\n
Surprisingly, the U.K. is made up of about 6,000 different islands, and some of the most unfamiliar ones are often the most fascinating. In ISLANDS OF BRITAIN, actor Martin Clunes (\"Doc Martin,\" \"Men Behaving Badly,\" \"Reggie Perrin\") sets out to explore these beautiful but remote communities, shedding new light on their history, culture, flora and fauna. <\/p>\n
Clunes guides us through amazing landscapes and seascapes, meeting colorful locals along the way. The three-part series showcases all sorts of island dwellers from people who live off the land, to the mega rich who use their islands to escape the paparazzi. We also get to hear some remarkable stories of British folklore, with tales of smugglers, pirates, wizards and saints. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Above: Muckle Flugga Lighthouse, Shetland Islands <\/p>\n
\"The North\" airs Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10 p.m. - Exploring the remote Scottish islands, Clunes begins his journey on Muckle Flugga, the most northerly outpost of the British Isles. <\/p>\n
Next stop is Forvik in the Shetlands, occupied by just one man Stuart Hill who has declared independence from the rest of Britain and invited the Queen to come and visit him in his tent. <\/p>\n
The final stop in the Shetlands is Unst, the most northerly inhabited island in the country. There we meet Derek, who is the island's chief Viking, and is responsible for maintaining Unst's Norse traditions. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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