Our director, Margot McCuaig, wrote, presented and produced a lyrical documentary for BBC Radio 4’s Illuminated series called The East Light. The documentary is available to listen to on BBC Sounds via this link.
In the programme, Margot visits The East Light, a lighthouse on Rathlin Island which holds memories of generations of her own family, and other island families there. As she climbs up, we hear the voices embedded in this place. It is both deeply personal, exploring family, and the love between a daughter and father, and also explores community spirit and heritage, told via one island community. Just as the sea batters the shore, our times are taking a toll on island communities, but this is a hopeful tale of resilience, adaptability and local strength in the face of it all.
The East Light was previewed in the Radio Times, and selected as Pick of the Week by The Times. The commission was secured with The Big Light, and their fabulous team worked with Margot on the programme’s post production.
