The sandy cliffs of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are being eroded by an advancing sea that threatens to wash away rows of beachside properties. On Nantucket, we meet Alan Reed, a man who visited the island and stayed, becoming a master craftsman in the intricate art of basket weaving.

Scottish Singer Rod Stewart, with his distinctive raspy voice, made a name for himself singing romantic ballads that caught the public imagination. “You’re in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” was one of these and is from his album Foot Loose & Fancy Free.

Folk singer-songwriter Tom Paxton wrote this lament in the sixties. It was perhaps his best-known song and was made famous in its day by singers such as Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, Joan Baez, as well as the groups Peter, Paul and Mary and the Kingston Trio.

Ann loves working with her alpacas on the farm. She explains a little about their breeding process, and the remarkable qualities of alpaca fleece. Then, it’s onwards to Massachusetts and the vacation paradise of Martha’s Vineyard, an island retreat favoured by several American presidents.

From her blockbuster breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill, here is Alanis Morissette's ultimate breakup song, in which she lets her former partner know how much harm he did by leaving her.

In an area of Rhode Island better known for historic mansions and more recent luxury homes, Ann and Kevin Tarsagian have established an alpaca farm. With enthusiasm and determination, they’ve learned to care for these special animals and built up a thriving business. When we visit, the farm has just welcomed a new and very cute arrival.

“Can You Feel The Love Tonight” is a romantic song from the Disney movie The Lion King. It was performed and composed by Elton John and features lyrics by Tim Rice.

Lighthouse keeper Dave McCurdy loves the solitude and connection to the past that comes with his job. The lighthouse on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay was built in 1870.

K.T. Tunstall is a Scottish singer, and her song "Push That Knot Away" was one of her first attempts at mixing a picked acoustic tune with electronica. The music video features little snippets of her recent tours and travels.

Sigrid has a long to-do list. She takes us around the house to show us what needs doing. You'll notice she has different ways to say the same thing, such as "to have to" and "to need to." She also uses plenty of gerunds, such as "ironing" or "vacuuming."

Every year, crews from the ivy league universities Yale and Harvard compete in a rowing regatta. For students like Maddie, the weight of responsibility for their university’s reputation spurs them on in tough training for the annual race. Continuing northeast, we find New England’s largest estuary, a vast number of lighthouses, and a naval shipyard that has been producing submarines for over a hundred years.

New England is a region made up of six northeastern states: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. In New Haven, Connecticut, we visit one of the world’s finest universities, and meet Maddie, a student who excels in her chosen sport of rowing.

The evocative lyrics from “The Storm” by the Scottish band Big Country are thought to be inspired by the Jacobite risings of the 18th Century. The name "Jacobite" comes from Jacobus, the Latin form of James, and the lyrics "My James" refers to those loyal to James VII of Scotland and his descendants.

In the film Project Hail Mary Ryan Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a scientist unexpectedly recruited for a perilous mission. Facing a dying sun and a galactic threat, he journeys 11.9 light years to find a solution.

This anthem from the Scottish band Big Country tells the story of a girl who runs away from home and takes a big chance by marrying the first guy she meets, who ultimately abandons her and their two children.