In Focus: The Lost Presbyterian Meeting Houses
Historian Tom Hartley traces the history of lost Presbyterian Meeting Houses from 17th to 19th Century Belfast.
In Focus: The Diary of Bobby Sands
New edition of The Diary of Bobby Sands released for 40th Anniversary with interview with Danny Morrison and readings and reflections from young people.
History Now: How To Hide An Empire with Daniel Immerwahr
Barry Sheppard talks to author Daniel Immerwahr about his book ‘How To Hide An Empire – A History of the Greater United States’.
In Focus: Good Relations Awards 2021
Since 2006, the Community Relations Council’s Good Relations Award has highlighted exceptional achievement in promoting community relations, intercultural work and peacebuilding in Northern Ireland.
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 6
In this episode we learn about the devastation of the Belfast Blitz.
In Focus: May Day in Belfast
Memories of May Day in Belfast with Margaret Galloway and Joe Bowers.
In Search of Richard Hayward
A pivotal cultural figure in mid twentieth-century Ireland, Richard Hayward was one of the most popular singers and actors of his generation, starring in films such as The Luck of the Irish. Featuring the author Paul Clements and presented by the broadcaster Liam Logan. Special thanks to Trevor Ferris, Mike Crossey, Ulster Folk & Transport […]
Lesley Magee, The Balnamore Harpist
Featuring music composed Lesley Magee, played in the deserted Balnamore Mill, near Ballymoney, where hundreds of local people worked until its closure in 1959. The mill was one of the largest spinning mills outside Belfast. Lesley remembers how the times were tough for the villagers who worked in harsh conditions in the mill and how […]
The Time Traveller’s Suitcase: Ep 8
In this episode, wedding cakes that are not what they seem.
In Focus: Making Ends Meet
Siobhán Harding is the author of the ‘Making Ends Meet’ research looking at women’s perspectives on access to lending.