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Musical Traditions: A Sound So Melting : The Harp

13/03/2003

A Sound So Melting : The Harp

Musical Traditions

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The story of Ireland's oldest and most famous instrument. 

The story of Ireland's oldest and most famous instrument and its close connection with the north of Ireland.  The programme also hears from contemporary players. 

In ancient Ireland harpers were feared because it was believed they had special powers. This programme tells the story of Ireland's oldest and most famous instrument, considers its close connection with the north of Ireland, and hears from contemporary players. 

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A documentary series looking at the musical traditions of Northern Ireland.

A documentary series looking at the musical traditions of Northern Ireland.

For queries about this programme, please contact the Ulster-Scots Producer, Laura Spence at laura.spence@bbc.co.uk

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Dara O'Briain and the regulars are joined by Mark Watson, Jon Culshaw and Russell Howard.

Topical quiz hosted by Dara O'Briain, mixing stand-up and improvisation. Team captains Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons are joined by Frankie Boyle and guests Mark Watson, Jon Culshaw and Russell Howard.

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