[3] The series was filmed on the island of Llanddwyn, Anglesey, Wales, recreating the life of a fishing village at the turn of the 20th-century.

The men go out to sea to catch fish (when weather permits) while the women stay on the island to look after the children and manage their homes.

The men are finally able to spend their first day at sea, they return home and Clive uses his skills to gut and prepare some dogfish to eat.

[5] In Episode 4, a steam powered fishing vessel arrives in the bay, threatening the village's livelihood.

Arwel and Kate, being child-free and more mobile, decide to leave the island to find alternative work.

The series is filmed mostly on the 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi) tidal island of Llanddwyn on the rugged coastline of southwest Anglesey.

Four original pilots' cottages, previously uninhabited for 70 years, were fitted out with early 20th century furnishings.

[3] Four families, each occupying one of the cottages, took part in the series: In addition, Yannick, a computer science student portraying a Spanish sailor, begins lodging with the Barkers from episode 2.

[10] The Grade II listed cottages were restored and fitted with authentic Edwardian stoves and furniture.