In Sight of Home
A moving account of the HMY Iolaire, which tragically sank on New Year's Day 1919 in arguably the greatest tragedy to befall the west coast of Scotland. In the blackest of nights, in a rising gale, 201 men lost their lives in sight of home. Featuring eyewitness testimonies of the night and its aftermath, including tales of extraordinary bravery and foresight, this story also examines how the disaster has shaped the identity of the islanders in the subsequent years.
- Festival
- Celtic Media Festival 2020
- Title
- In Sight of Home
- Title in English
- Entry Category
- Single Documentary
- Produced By
- BBC Scotland Multiplatform Productions
- Producer
- John J MacIssac
- Directed By
- Kath Pick
- Broadcaster
- BBC Two Scotland