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NI peace negotiator Tony Macaulay revisits his paper round route with Bob Kingdom.

Northern Ireland peace-builder Tony Macaulay retraces his Belfast paper round route of the 1970s. With Bob Kingdom. From September 2011.

A series in which five public figures revisit the route of their paper round to reveal how it influenced their attitudes to work, creativity and independence.

Having a paper round is a rite of passage for many children, and many successful public figures claim to have braved the early mornings and the elements to deliver newspapers. For some, it's a chance for independence and freedom, or a temporary escape from the horrors at home. For others, it provides the money to spend on music, treats and girl/boyfriends.

Northern Ireland peace builder and writer Tony Macaulay recalls his paper round on the Shankill Road in 1970s Belfast with actor Bob Kingdom. 

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Public figures revisit their paper round route and reveal how it influenced their lives

Series in which five public figures revisit the route of their paper round to reveal how it influenced their attitudes to work, creativity and independence. With Bob Kingdom

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