Synopsis
Documentary providing a moving account of the HMY Iolaire, which tragically sank on New Year's Day 1919 and is arguably the greatest tragedy to befall the west coast of Scotland.
- Programme: In Sight of Home: The Iolaire
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2019
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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