A Season of Arts
A series of specially commissioned programmes showcasing some of Northern Ireland's best loved local artists who have delighted audiences through the years.
Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman
Irish playwright Brian Friel's story told by family, friends and stars of stage and screen
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Flight
A child attempts to defy gravity, through the power of imagination and dance.
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Neil Hannon: 30 Years of The Divine Comedy
Neil Hannon invites us into his mind palace and reflects on 30 years of the Divine Comedy.
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Episode 1—The Narrow Sea, The Farther Shore with Phil Cunningham, Series 1
Composer Phil Cunningham creates a new musical composition inspired by the Narrow Sea.
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Branagh: bringing Belfast home
Sir Kenneth Branagh is profiled as his Oscar-tipped new film Belfast is released here.
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Pots, Paints and Plays with Gemma Bradley
Musician and broadcaster Gemma Bradley meets a variety of Mid Ulster artists.
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Emma Spence: The Art of Surviving
A portrait of Emma Spence, whose art is shaped by her farming family and tragedy overcome.
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The Brontës: An Irish Tale
Actress Aoife Hinds explores the little-known Irish part of the Brontë story.
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Collaborations…with Stephen McCauley
Musicians from the worlds of trad, rock, beats and folk come together.
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The White Handkerchief
Behind the scenes of a bold new play to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
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Medbh McGuckian: Portrait of a Poet
An exploration of the life and poetry of Medbh McGuckian.
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Edward Carson and the Fall of Oscar Wilde
The story of the epic court clash in 1895 between Oscar Wilde and Edward Carson.
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Soloist of the Year 2022: The Final—BBC Northern Ireland School Choir of the Year
Presenter Connor Phillips joins the judges to find the winners of this year’s competition.
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Mills and Boon: Writing for Love in Northern Ireland
A look at some of the local Mills & Boon authors enjoying huge international success.
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Rita Duffy: Portrait of an Artist
Visual artist Rita Duffy tells how she has reflected NI society and politics in her work.
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Derek Mahon: The Poetry Nonsense
A journey through a poet’s life, in celebration of the late Derek Mahon.
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In Conversation with Adrian Dunbar—The Arts Show, 2017/2018
Marie-Louise Muir talks to actor Adrian Dunbar about his life and career.
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Seamus Heaney and the Music of What Happens
Biopic about the life and work of Seamus Heaney.
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Sounds New
Stephen McCauley hosts incredible live performances from remarkable homegrown talent.
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Ulster Museum—Inside Museums, Series 1
Emma Dabiri takes us around the world through artworks at Ulster Museum.
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Helen Waddell: Living the Past—Groundbreakers
Kate Mosse uncovers the fascinating story of Ulster-Scots writer Helen Waddell.
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A Random Act of Kindness—BBC Arts NI presents, Splendid Isolation
Stella is a mature actress living on her own.
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Two Angry Men
Two men battle against the establishment to stage a controversial play.
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Making Two Angry Men
The cast and production of short film 'Two Angry Men' reflect on its making.
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