1982
Series looking at key years in the history of Northern Ireland using footage, archive and the musical hits of the time. This episode takes a look back at 1982.
Pop Goes Northern Ireland blends news footage, archive and the musical hits of the time to provide an enthralling and entertaining potted history of Northern Ireland dealing with our difficult past in a way that is entertaining, informative, fresh and accessible to all.
This episode focuses on 1982: the year when Jim Prior's political initiative Rolling Devolution brings surprising electoral success for Sinn Fein, the last DeLorean car rolls of the production line as the company goes bankrupt, and the NI World Cup football team achieve everlasting glory when they beat the hosts Spain.
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South Belfast by election
Duration: 01:31
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Gerry Adams
Duration: 00:37
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Missing: Fiona Brown
Duration: 01:15
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael McDowell |
| Producer | Damon Quinn |
| Film Editor | Frank Martin |
| Executive Producer | Tim McGarry |
| Executive Producer | Deirdre Devlin |
Broadcasts
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Pop Goes Northern Ireland
The back catalogue of Pop Goes Northern Ireland programmes.
Pop Goes NI Quizzes
How much do you remember about the past years...?
