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Key years in the history of Northern Ireland accompanied by the chart hits of the time

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BBC Northern Ireland region started on 19th April 1955 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One Northern Ireland.

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Pop Goes Northern Ireland: Series 3

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Pop Goes Northern Ireland: Series 3: Episode 2: 1977

1977

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BBC Two - Pop Goes Northern Ireland, Series 3, 1977

A look back at 1977 using footage, archive and the musical hits of the year.

Series looking at key years in the history of Northern Ireland using footage, archive and the musical hits of the time. This episode takes a look back at 1977.

Pop Goes Northern Ireland blends news footage, archive and the musical hits of the time to provide an enthralling and entertaining potted history of Northern Ireland dealing with our difficult past in a way that is entertaining, informative, fresh and accessible to all.

This week Pop Goes Northern Ireland focusses on 1977: A year which sees the government confront and defeat a Loyalist strike led by Ian Paisley and Ernest Baird, and backed by the UDA. Amidst tight security the Queen visits Northern Ireland as part of the silver jubilee celebrations.

It's also the year in which the Peace People's Mairead Corrigan and Betty Williams receive the Noble Peace Prize.

Key years in the history of Northern Ireland accompanied by the chart hits of the time.

Series looking at key years in the history of Northern Ireland accompanied by the thumping chart hits of the time.

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