100 Years of the BBC in Northern Ireland

On the 15 September 1924, radio receivers in the greater Belfast area crackled into life as local BBC services began from 2BE. 100 years later, Steven Rainey and his panel Liz Kennedy and Alex Kane will be taking a look back at the excitement and impact of that first broadcast, and the possibilities that broadcasting unlocked for writers, musicians, actors, technicians and engineers and the BBC’s growing audience. Including interviews with the official historian of the BBC Professor Jean Seaton, journalist and broadcaster Gavin Esler and comedian Tim McGarry. Plus a review of the Sunday newspapers and an interview with newscaster John Suchet on how to help carers of those living with a diagnosis of dementia.