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Radio Ulster,31 Dec 2022,29 mins

James Craig: Hero or Villain?

The Long and the Short of It

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Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of fascinating historical incidents and people in Irish history. The unlikely duo investigates well known historical events from different perspectives, to give the listener the long and the short of it. In this final episode in the series they examine the life of Sir James Craig and his legacy as Northern Ireland’s first Prime Minister. They debate with historians Dr Eamon Phoenix, Dr Margaret Ward and Dr Alan Parkinson.

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