Episode 6
As the clock ticks down on Britain’s exit from Europe, Newlyn – Cornwall’s fishing capital - prepares for the challenges and opportunities Brexit may bring.
With over 100 boats in the harbour, Newlyn is Cornwall’s biggest fishing port. For generations, young men from here have followed in their fathers’ footsteps and put to sea. But today, there aren’t many young locals getting into fishing; many of the boats in the harbour source their crew from overseas.
The outcome of the Brexit trade negotiations could transform the future for Newlyn’s fleet on inshore fishing boats, who have to share the Cornish fishing grounds with modern, powerful European trawlers. But Newlyn - which operates the last shout auction for fish in England - also exports 80 per cent of its fish to Europe.
In the face of an uncertain future, Newlyn must face modernisation and whatever challenges or opportunities Brexit may bring.
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A rookie deckhand joins the fleet
Duration: 01:56
Music Played
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The Waterboys
Fisherman's Blues
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Executive Producer | Steve Robinson |
Executive Producer | Jamie Balment |
Producer | Jess Howe |
Director | Luke Pavey |
Director | Nathan Harrison |
Production Company | Frank Films Television Ltd |
Broadcasts
- Mon 22 Feb 2021 21:00
- Sun 28 Feb 2021 17:00
- Tue 9 Mar 2021 07:45
- Sun 28 Nov 2021 17:15Â鶹Éç Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Sun 28 Nov 2021 18:00Â鶹Éç Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Fri 27 Oct 2023 16:15Â鶹Éç Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Tue 20 Aug 2024 16:15
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