The Band 

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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.

BBC One

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The Band

Documentaries

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media: Arts

Documentary series exploring the world of marching bands.

Culture, character and community united by a shared love of music. Enter the unique world of Northern Ireland's marching bands, with the passionate people keeping the beat alive.

BBC Two

BBC Two Northern Ireland

Simulcast of BBC Two Northern Ireland in high definition

BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Simulcast of BBC One Northern Ireland in high definition. From 24/10/2012

BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Sharon Whittaker

Ben O'Loan

DoubleBand Films

The Band: Series 1: Episode 2

Episode 2

Series 1

BBC One - The Band, Series 1, Episode 2

Angela reflects on the friendships she has forged over many years in an accordion band.

In this episode, Angela from Drum in County Monaghan reflects on the friendships she has forged over many years in an accordion band. 

In this second episode of this series, Angela from Drum in County Monaghan reflects on the friendships she has forged over many years in an accordion band, while Amanda from Fivemiletown has her hands full getting her three children ready to perform with the local pipe band.

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