Northern Visions & NVTV

Our Parlour: Julianne Crothers – Stroke Survivor Turned Campaigner

Alistair Reddick — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:05:59 +0000

Julianne Crothers shares her remarkable journey from a successful career to life-changing disability after a reckless driver collided with her causing a stroke that left her registered blind with hearing loss. She reflects on recovery, family, and the support that helped her regain independence before dedicating herself to disability advocacy. Now she campaigns for free public transport for disabled people in Northern Ireland and raises awareness of Charles Bonnet Syndrome, showing how resilience and determination can transform personal tragedy into meaningful social change.

Banterflix: Summer Special 2026 – Christopher Nolan

Alistair Reddick — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:48:23 +0000

Our summer specials continue as we look back at some of the favourite blockbusters by a different director. Guests Claire McCullough and Alan Meban join Jim McClean to talk about Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who’s helmed the likes of Inception, The Dark Knight, Intersellar and Oppenheimer.

Madge Davison

Alistair Reddick — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:09:24 +0000

Madge Davison tells the story of one of the most influential yet least widely recognised figures of the Northern Ireland civil rights movement. Through the memories of family, friends, colleagues and fellow campaigners, this intimate documentary traces Madge Davison’s extraordinary journey from working-class Belfast to becoming a fearless civil rights organiser, feminist, barrister and champion for social justice.

At the heart of some of the most turbulent moments of the late 1960s and 1970s, Madge played a pivotal role behind the scenes – organising marches, documenting abuses, supporting communities under pressure and providing unwavering leadership within the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association. Later, as a barrister, she dedicated her legal expertise to supporting women, survivors of abuse and those most in need, often working quietly and without recognition.

Rich with personal anecdotes, humour and affection, the film reveals not only a courageous activist but also a devoted mother, gardener, cook and friend whose compassion matched her determination. More than a biography, Madge Davison is a celebration of a remarkable woman whose legacy continues to inspire generations committed to equality, human rights and social change.

Banterflix: Summer Special 2026 – Tim Burton

Alistair Reddick — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:57:22 +0000

We continue to look back at three different summer blockbusters within the same director’s cinematic back-catalogue. This week guests Nicole Hamilton & Jess Blair join Jim McClean to look at the work of cult filmmaker Tim Burton.

Remembering Srebrenica

Marilyn Hyndman — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:33:39 +0000

Peter Osborne (former Chair of the Community Relations Council) and Bosnian War survivor Safet Vukalić discuss the Srebrenica genocide, the methods used by those in power to sow mistrust within multi-faith communities and turn neighbours against one another, as well as the inadequacy of the international community’s response to the conflict. Edwin Graham (from the Interfaith Forum) and Ed Peterson (of Clonard Monastery and the Board of Remembering Srebrenica NI) round out the conversation by exploring the ways in which interfaith relations can be mended and nurtured, both at home and abroad.

Our Parlour: Ligoniel Wellbeing Garden & Shed

Alistair Reddick — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:58:05 +0000

Our Parlour visits Ligoniel Community Garden and Healthy Living Centre to explore how a neglected space became a welcoming hub for health, friendship and learning. Staff and participants describe gardening, crafts, heritage projects and accessible activities that unite children, adults and older people. The garden supports mental wellbeing, reduces loneliness and offers people purpose, particularly after bereavement, isolation and Covid. Produce is shared locally, handmade items raise funds for the food bank, and plans include school gardens, improved access and Haven of Hope at Ligoniel Dams.

Banterflix: Summer Special 2026 – James Cameron

Alistair Reddick — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:56:04 +0000

In the second of a series of specials looking at some of their favourite summer blockbusters, Banterflix’s Jim McLean, Joe McElroy and Zara Jackson pick some highlights from James Cameron’s cinematic back-catalogue.

Dinnae Houl Yer Wheesht

Alistair Reddick — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:20:57 +0000

Mike Gaston visits Reivers House in Kilkeel to take part in the Ulster-Scots Language Course “Dinnae Houl Yer Wheest”. The course covers all language skills and is open to all experience levels helping people discover the rich culture and heritage behind the language.

Interviews with William Olphert, Lee Reynolds, Roy Ferguson, Andrew Annett, Roberta Heaney, Sharon Hutchinson, David Hutchinson and Gareth Crozier,

Banterflix: Summer Special 2026 – Steven Spielberg

Alistair Reddick — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:15:26 +0000

In the first of a series of specials Jim McLean, filmmaker Anita Jurkovic and film blogger James Oliver chat about some of their favourite summer blockbusters by different directors. We’re kicking it all off as we look through Steven Spielberg’s cinematic back-catalogue.

The Charles Thomson Collection

Alistair Reddick — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:58:47 +0000

Dr Dayna Jost and paper conservator Sean Madden preview some of the historical artefacts on show at the Ulster-Scots Centre that tell the story of Charles Thomson’s journey from early tragedy, his father died during the family’s voyage to America, to national prominence as Secretary of the Continental Congress, the body responsible for producing the Declaration of Independence.

Part of the 250th anniversary celebrations commemorating the United States Declaration of Independence.