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How Ireland Went Pop: Episode 2: Boomtown, Boy Bands and Beyond

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Episode 2: Boomtown, Boy Bands and Beyond

Boomtown, Boy Bands and Beyond

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The late Gerry Anderson concludes his look at the success of Irish pop bands.

Part 2: Boomtown, Boy Bands and Beyond. Another chance to hear a two-part series first broadcast in 2002, in which the late Irish broadcaster and musician Gerry Anderson looks at the success of Irish pop bands.

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Gerry Anderson explores the success of Irish pop bands.

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