There’s something slightly surreal about seeing your own face looking back at you from a television. A friend sent me this photo — and there I was, smiling out from the screen as the image for Our Tiny Islands. I must admit I screamed with excitement! Then ran around the Marisco Tavern showing everyone!
The series airs tonight, 4/5/26, but I have now been told that we are on 18/5/26 at 9pm. The episode will feature me and two of my colleagues, Ian (Island carpenter) and Tara (Assistant Warden).
Ian, Tara, and I hadn’t heard anything from the Production team, so it was a real surprise to see the new series was about to launch. I also had a friend message me saying that she had seen a trailer with me swimming off the Jetty. I keep watching More4 to try to see this trailer, but to no avail yet! This one is available though, and you might spot Tara looking into a rock pool.
Filming took place last year. In true Lundy style, the first planned August filming date was cancelled due to weather. It was rescheduled for September, which still was slightly inclement!
I’m nervous yet curious to see how my life on Lundy translates on screen. I don’t know if I can watch myself, but I do want to see Ian and Tara and see how the island come across on the programme.
If you’d like to watch, Our Tiny Islands is on More4, starting tonight.
And if you do happen to spot me before I spot myself — do let me know.
You can read a little more about the filming process here:
https://janesharkey.co.uk/2025/10/01/tiny-islands-filming/