Trusadh: Gaensaidh a Phapa (The Pope's Eriskay Jumper)

BBC Alba HD

9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Monday 5 May

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Documentary following South Uist resident Marybell MacIntyre after she decided that her next knitting project would be a truly special one. Her Catholic faith has long been important to her, and in early 2015, inspired by Pope Pope Francis' visionary and approachable attitude, Marybell started to knit an Eriskay jumper specifically designed for 'The Fisher of People', intending to present it to him at the Vatican in Rome as an Easter gift. This film follows Marybell's unique personal journey, and also tells the story of what is a truly unique garment