Preview episode: Cornwall's favourite engineer, soldier, fisherman and legendary folk singer, 'John the Fish'.
Our documentary series 'Beneath a Mackerel Sky' provides a resident's-eye view of living and working in Cornwall.
Episode Details:
- In the first episode, Martin Hunt takes us on a personal tour of his Kernow and how, from being a surfer in the 1960s, he developed his love of the Cornish countryside and coast.
- Episode 2 takes a tour of Neil and Jo Reed's garden and their preparation as they open for the first time for the National Garden Scheme in aid of charity.
- Episode 3 introduces Lisa Harrison, one of only a few female blacksmiths.
- Episode 4 profiles Helston blues violinist Dave Sugarbeet.
- Episode 5 visits the Helston Railway Preservation Company at Trevarno.
- Episode 6 meets Kez Salmon and profiles the RedYOUth Community and Youth Group.
- Episode 7 profiles the work of photographer Phil Nicholls and his fascination with a forgotten Victorian photographer.
- Episode 8 follows Rory MacPheen and Janet McEwan as they create a currach.
- Episode 9 features Penzance resident Rosalie Ginn and the popular jive club she hosts in Redruth.
- Episode 10 profiles the work of the abstract artist Jemery Annear.
- Episode 11 features Folk legend John the Fish.
Beneath a Mackerel Sky is available to view now on RealCornwall.tv - the Internet TV Channel for Cornwall.
