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The programme centres on the island of Berneray, a former favourite retreat of King Charles, and examines life there. It also tracks residents in Leverburgh who are awaiting allocation of a new house, revealing whether their applications have been successful.

The episode centres on the island of Berneray, a place that once held a special place in the heart of King Charles. By highlighting this remote community, the programme offers a glimpse of an area that has attracted royal attention in the past. The story then turns to the residents of Leverburgh who are waiting for the allocation of a new house. Throughout the episode they learn whether their applications have been successful, creating a moment of anticipation that runs alongside the island’s historic link to the monarch. By pairing the island’s former royal favour with the present‑day hopes of Leverburgh’s house‑seekers, the episode presents two distinct yet connected narratives. One looks back at a royal favourite, while the other follows contemporary locals as they discover the outcome of their housing waitlist.