For 25 years, Gerry Osborne has been writing to Tommy Zeigler on death row. Though they’ve never met, the two men have supported each other through the ups and downs of life. Show more
Amhráin Aduaidh
Episode 2: Ragairne
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Amhráin Aduaidh constitutes an exploration of the most iconic Ulster songs in Irish. Brian Mullen investigates these songs in detail. Show more
Amhráin Aduaidh
Episode 3: Imirce
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Amhráin Aduaidh constitutes an exploration of the most iconic Ulster songs in Irish. Brian Mullen investigates these songs in detail. Show more
Amhráin Aduaidh
Episode 1: Grá
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Amhráin Aduaidh constitutes an exploration of the most iconic Ulster songs in Irish. Brian Mullen investigates these songs in detail. Show more
Seinn Liom
Episode 4: Eithne Vallely
5 minutes
Musicians talk about the significance of their favourite tunes, sharing the sense of place evoked. Fiddle player Eithne Vallely visits Glencolmkille in Co Donegal. Show more
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Episode 5: Neil Martin
5 minutes
Musicians talk about the significance of their favourite tunes. Cellist Neil Martin and the music he wrote in memory of his grandparents. Show more
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Episode 6: Tíona McSherry
5 minutes
Musicians talk about their favourite tunes, sharing the memories evoked by the music. Flute player Tíona McSherry on meeting the Chieftains and growing up in Belfast. Show more
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Episode 7: Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn
5 minutes
Uileann piper Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn explores the rich heritage of the ancient kingdom of Oriel. Show more
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Episode 8: Meabh Ní Thuathaláin
5 minutes
Musicians talk about the significance of their favourite tunes. Fiddle player Meabh Ní Thuathaláin recounts her happy childhood memories of music festivals. Show more
Seinn Liom
Episode 2: Ciarán Kelly
5 minutes
Musicians talk about the significance of their favourite tunes. Accordion player Ciarán Kelly on his friendship with a blind fiddler from Pomeroy. Show more
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Episode 3: Alan Burke
5 minutes
Musicians talk about the significance of their favourite tunes. Guitar player Alan Burke travels to London and tells of his musical journey from punk to trad. Show more
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Episode 9: Marcas Ó Murchú
5 minutes
Musicians talk about the significance of their favourite tunes. Flute player Marcas Ó Murchú tells how he was inspired by a relative from Co. Roscommon. Show more
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Episode 10: Edel Fox
5 minutes
Musicians talk about the significance of their favourite tunes. Concertina player Edel Fox talks about growing up in the Co. Clare village of Miltown Malbay. Show more
Paula shares recipes for cullen skink and a delicious baked apple pudding. She heads to Cushendun beach, where she shows two young fiddle players how to barbecue pork shoulder. Show more
Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen
Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Hogmanay
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD
Available for years
It’s Hogmanay in the Hamely Kitchen. Paula McIntyre is celebrating with a delicious festive supper. On the menu is cock-a-leekie soup, roast duck and a traditional clootie dumpling with whisky cream. Show more
Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen
Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Christmas
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD
Available for 3 months
Paula McIntyre cooks up some delicious festive favourites with an Ulster-Scots twist. Dishes include turkey with a soda bread stuffing and spiced yuletide biscuits. Show more
This first episode charts the humble beginnings of the Armagh Pipers Club and gets backstage access to the annual International William Kennedy Piping Festival. Show more
The story of a parochial music club, home to generations of ground-breaking musicians. In this programme, club members take to the stage at the Celtic Connections festival. Show more
The story of a parochial music club, home to generations of ground-breaking musicians. The final episode features the build up to the official 50th-anniversary concert in Armagh. Show more
Píobairí Ard Mhacha - The Armagh Pipers
50th Anniversary Concert
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Available for over a year
A selection of musical performances from the Gala Armagh Pipers' 50th Anniversary Concert.