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Episode 7
Episode 7 of 8
Helen Mark presents highlights of the programme celebrating Ulster-Scots culture. With the story of the spud and the words and world of Antrim's Alexander Irvine. Plus music.
In a special show from Lissan House in Cookstown Helen Mark introduces a mix of some new material specially shot during the series for this show, and some highlights. Paula McIntyre celebrates the story of our favourite food - the spud.
The programme examines the words and world of Antrim's Alexander Irvine, and Willie Laverty regales us all with some Ulster-Scots poetry.
Music from Rightly On, Stonewall, The Low Country Boys and The Broken String Band.
Last on
Mon 1 Dec 201423:05
BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
Clips
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Bill McBride at Lissan House
Duration: 02:09
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Willie Laverty - The Coffee Shap
Duration: 01:05
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Helen Mark |
| Participant | Paula McIntyre |
| Participant | Willie Laverty |
| Performer | Rightly On |
| Performer | Stonewall |
| Performer | The Low Country Boys |
| Performer | The Broken String Band |
| Executive Producer | Brendan Hughes |
| Director | John F D Northover |

