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The BandSeries 2
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Documentary following the lives of three rural band families from Ballygowan, Newtownhamilton and Randalstown who are passionate about pipes, flutes and accordion band traditions.

Professional percussionist Craig Lutton returns home to Antrim for the Royal 13th with his family in Tandragee. The Raineys from Newtownhamilton juggle banding with the daily grind of running a family farm while 21-year-old engineering student Brianna McMullen from Ballygowan shows the men how it’s done on the ‘big drum’.

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28 minutes

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Mon 27 Jun 202222:40
BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only

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Credits

ProducerSharon Whittaker
DirectorBen O'Loan
Production CompanyDoubleBand Films

Broadcasts

  • Wed 5 Jan 202222:35
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Tue 11 Jan 202222:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Mon 27 Jun 202222:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only