Barra on the Bann

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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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Barra Best makes his way along the River Bann

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Gemma Cunningham

Mary McKeagney

Barra on the Bann: Series 1: Episode 2

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Barra Best reaches the point where the River Bann flows into Lough Neagh.

Barra Best continues his 100-mile journey along the River Bann, where the river flows into Lough Neagh. He’ll join a group of hardy open water swimmers and go fishing with his dad.

Barra Best swaps his day job as weather presenter to make his way along the River Bann, meeting along the way some of those who live, work and play on Northern Ireland’s longest river. He reaches the point where the Upper Bann flows into Lough Neagh, going native with a group of hardy open water swimmers and trying his hand at water skiing. Finally he takes his dad on a fishing trip with some of the best at the sport in Europe.

With beautiful landscapes brought to the screen through aerial photography, this series provides a unique window on life along the River Bann.

Barra on the Bann: Series 1

Barra Best makes his way along the River Bann.

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