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Jane Anderson

In 1961, the entire population of Tristan da Cunha, arrived in Southampton after a volcano destroyed their island. But while they were made welcome and given shelter and jobs, their 18th-century speech attracted such huge attention they soon wanted out. Jolyon Jenkins learns more about their story.

About this programme

Jolyon Jenkins talks to survivors of the 1961 evacuation of Tristan da Cunha, the world's remotest inhabited island. A volcanic eruption forced the 264 inhabitants to leave and be brought to Britain, where they encountered intense media and medical scrutiny and were prevented by the government from returning home.

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Jolyon Jenkins

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