BBC Northern Ireland
Roast carrot soup with crispy pumpkin seeds, chilli and shallot
- Title
- Roast carrot soup with crispy pumpkin seeds, chilli and shallot
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- Level up your carrot soup with these simple tricks from Paula McIntyre
500g carrots, scrubbed well, cut in half lengthwise and trimmed
4 tablespoons good local rapeseed oil or cooking oil
2 medium onions, finely sliced
25g root ginger, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
1 red chilli, finely sliced
4 small shallots, peeled and finely sliced
50g pumpkin seeds, coarsely chopped
Set the oven to 190°C.
Take a large sheet of parchment paper and place the carrots on one side. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt. Fold over the paper and twist the edges to seal the carrots inside. Bake for about 1 hour, or until soft.
Meanwhile, cook the onions, ginger and garlic in another tablespoon of the oil over a low heat until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the carrots and stock, then simmer for 10 minutes. Blend until smooth and check the seas...
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- HIDDEN OASIS on the bank of RIVER FOYLE | Chronicles of Foyle
- Runtime
- 7:59
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- In spring, there's plenty of activity happening across Derry~Londonderry: Youth performance rehearsals are under way at In Your Space Circus for the spring carnival; one of the city’s oldest standing oak trees are starting to display its full spring splendour, and; Muff Glen Forest breeding season begins for the protected red squirrels.
Meander through the seasons along Northern Ireland's River Foyle. Discover the people and wildlife whose lives are rooted in its beauty and ever-changing landscapes.
Chronicles of Foyle , watch now on iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0031m0v/the-chronicles-of-foyle-series-1-1-chapter-1-spring
#bbcni #chroniclesoffoyle #springcarnival #nature #redsquirrels #circus #derry #londonderry #cityofculture
- Title
- Muppets on a plane!
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- Cinemagic Chief Executive, Joan Burney Keatings, tells Anna about bringing the Muppets to Northern Ireland.
Sunday With Anna Curran, listen on BBC Sounds.
#radioulster #muppets
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- 1999: The Phantom Menace Premiere | BBC Northern Ireland Archive
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- In 1999, Star Wars fans the world over were buzzing in anticipation of George Lucas’s long-awaited prequel trilogy.
Newsline visited the Virgin Cinema in Belfast, to interview eager fans.
In a second report, Maggie Taggart spoke to fans at the Talisman comic book store, including presenter Joe Lindsay.
To find more local archive head over to the BBC Rewind portal https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/
Or visit the BBC Archive website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
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- You’re looking at Belfast’s best smile 😁
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Happy International Smile Day!
For more than 9000 archive videos like this, search 'Rewind Northern Ireland' ⏪
#internationalsmileday #bbcni #belfast
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- When Ronan Keating meets Shane Filan, you know the stories are going to be good!
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic, available now on iPlayer.
#bbcni #wildatlanticway #ronankeating #simoncowell
- Title
- How Alan Davies has changes his role in Q.I. over the years.
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- What happens when you put a room full of comedians together in a Q.I. studio and ask them to behave? According to Alan Davies, not a lot!
#radioulster
- Title
- EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes at the IFA academy
- Runtime
- 12:05
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- An exclusive look inside the Irish Football Association’s JD National Residential Academy at Campbell College with international manager Michael O’Neill.
The East Belfast school is home to the top football talent in Northern Ireland. 23 players live and train at Campbell during the week while continuing their education.
Combining elite level training with their academic studies prepares the teenagers for the future - hopefully as professional footballers - on and off the pitch.
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- Surviving a Stroke & Back Involved
- Runtime
- 4:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Feargal Logan guided Tyrone to an All-Ireland in 2021. After taking a stroke two years ago, he’s back managing Donaghmore. Thomas Niblock takes us behind the scenes in a club championship match between Donaghmore and Carrickmore. Feargal believes his former coach is correct “The GAA is a disease with no cure"
- Title
- Kobemania
- Runtime
- 5:42
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Kobe McDonald is off to the AFL and St Kilda after winning the All-Ireland with Mayo. Thomas Niblock travelled to his last game of Gaelic football before a new adventure begins
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- 1975-1988: Queen's University RAG Week | BBC Northern Ireland Archive
- Runtime
- 5:16
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- As September sees the new flush of students enrol, we decided to take a look back at how the learned alumni of yesteryear spent their formative years.
RAG week stands for Raise and Give, an annual charity event by Queen’s University Belfast, in which fancy dress, flour bombs and fundraising are de rigueur.
Recognise anyone?
To find more local archive head over to the BBC Rewind portal https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/
Or visit the BBC Archive website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
#belfast #northernireland #archive #history #QUB #queensuniversity
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- Pear and Blueberry Buckle Cake #baking #sweettreat
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Sweet pears, juicy blueberries and plenty of home baking magic. Paula McIntyre shows you how to make a gorgeous buckle cake. Perfect with a cup of tea.
#radioulster
Pear and blueberry buckle:
2 pears
50g castor sugar
1 tablespoon honey
150g frozen blueberries
Peel, core and dice the pears and cook with the sugar and honey until soft. Add the blueberries. Cool.
Cake batter:
60g soft butter
150g castor sugar
1 egg
125ml buttermilk
250g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Butter and line a 23cm cake tin with parchment paper and set the oven to 180c.
Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in the egg. Mix the flour and baking powder and add half of this mixture to the butter mixture with half the buttermilk. Mix until incorporated then add the remaining flour and buttermilk and mix to a smooth batter. Fold in half the pear and blueberry mixt...
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- 1995: Battered Mars Bars | BBC Northern Ireland Archive
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Believe it or not, alcohol was allegedly involved in the creation of this culinary masterpiece.
This clip from Inside Ulster documents the craze for battered chocolate bars, seemingly popular amongst children at Peggy’s Chippy, near the Crumlin Road in Belfast.
Let’s hope they’ve moved onto salad since then.
This clip was originally broadcast on Monday 16th Oct, 1995.
To find more local archive head over to the BBC Rewind portal https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/
Or visit the BBC Archive website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
- Title
- BBC Bikes Podcast Episode 37 - Ryan Farquhar
- Runtime
- 35:19
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Stephen Watson talks to Ryan Farquhar who hints 2027 could be his final chapter in the sport as he reflects on his record breaking career.
- Title
- BBC Bikes Podcast Episode 36 - British Superbikes - Kyle Ryde
- Runtime
- 10:05
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Stephen Watson talks to double British Superbike champion Kyle Ryde who is trying to becoming the first rider to win the BSB on different manufacturers.
- Title
- Josh Magennis: I want to win 100 caps for NI
- Runtime
- 11:14
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Watch Josh Magennis interview with Stephen Watson ahead of the Nations League campaign.
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- 1960s: Pipe Smoking Woman | BBC Northern Ireland Archive
- Runtime
- 3:56
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The BBC’s James Boyce heads off to locate the ‘swiftly vanishing race’ of the lady pipe smoker, in this excerpt from Our Roving Reporter.
Mary Ward lives alone in Ballynasollus in County Tyrone, with 3 cats and dog, taking comfort in her old clay pipe.
To find more local archive head over to the BBC Rewind portal https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/
Or visit the BBC Archive website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
- Title
- Real, honest, funny and completely themselves ❤️
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Liam and Gavin on The Big Deal with Steph McGovern. Watch now on iPlayer.
#bbcni #bigdeal
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- Breton Chicken | French without the fuss 👩🍳 #recipe #cooking
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Are the leeks in your cupboard crying out to be used? Try this delicious Breton Chicken.
Listen to the full recipe on Cooking with Paula McIntyre: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02pc9nf
#radioulster
Recipe:
8 chicken thighs, skin on bones removed
1 tablespoon oil
25g butter
1large leek, split, washed and chopped
200ml dry local cider
1 bay leaf
200ml chicken stock
75ml double cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Handful chopped parsley
Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Season the chicken with salt and add skin side down in the pan and cook until the skin is crisp and golden. Flip over and cook for a couple of minutes on the other side. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the butter to the pan and add the leeks. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the cider and bay leaf. Boil to reduce by half. Add the stock and boil for 5 minutes. Return the chicken t...
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- 1995: Boyzone in Belfast | BBC Northern Ireland Archive
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- On a rainy day in Belfast in 1995 Boyzone, one of the two defining boybands of the 90s alongside Take That, descended into the city centre to meet their adoring fans.
Expect curtain haircuts, Kangol hats and a healthy dose of teen obsession.
This was originally broadcast 27th November 1995
To find more local archive head over to the BBC Rewind portal https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk
Or visit the BBC Archive website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
- Title
- Never underestimate the underdog
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Liam and Gavin on The Big Deal with Steph McGovern. Watch now on iPlayer.
#bbcni #bigdeal
- Title
- Who needs a gym anyway? 💪
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Eddie and Buzz bringing Hardy Bucks energy to National Fitness Day Hardy Bucks on iPlayer
#NationalFitnessDay #homeworkout #bbcni
- Title
- Pitch perfect 🤌
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- The Big Deal with Steph McGovern, watch now on iPlayer.
#bbcni #bigdeal
- Title
- Freshers week survival hack courtesy of Buzz
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Hardy Bucks available on BBC iPlayer
#bbcni #freshers #uni #freshersweek
- Title
- Hillside Garden in Somerset
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- David Maxwell visits Dan Pearson’s ‘Hillside’ garden in Somerset, which is set up for wildlife as well as people.
Listen back to Gardeners' Corner on @bbcsounds
#radioulster #gardening
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- Shin of beef pasta with new season carrot sauce #recipe #cooking
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Listen to the full recipe on Cooking with Paula McIntyre: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02pc9nf
#radioulster
Recipe:
500g shin of beef
2 tablespoons oil
2 large carrots peeled and roughly chopped
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 sticks celery chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato puree
750ml beef stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic
350g pasta - I used pacheri
75g grated parmesan or hard cheese
Heat a tablespoon of the oil in a casserole until smoking hot. Season the beef with salt and sear on both sides for a couple of minutes. Remove from pan and add the onion, celery and carrots and the remaining tablespoon of oil. Cook for 5 minutes to colour then add the tomato puree and stir well. Cook for a minute and add the stock, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boil and return beef to pan. Cover and bake in a 140°c oven for about 2 hours ...
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- 1964: Straw Weddings | BBC Northern Ireland Archive
- Runtime
- 5:00
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Ever heard of a "straw wedding"? 🌾
In Derrylin, County Fermanagh, locals keep an ancient folk tradition alive. When a newly married couple gets back from their honeymoon, the neighbours gear up in full straw outfits to give them a memorable welcome home party.
Intrepid reporter James Boyce crashed such a celebration and got up close with the outfits, met the locals behind the masks, and soaked up a piece of local heritage
To find more local archive head over to the BBC Rewind portal https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/
Or visit the BBC Archive website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
- Title
- KATHERINE RYAN tries IRISH NETTLE | Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour | BBC
- Runtime
- 8:00
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Comedian Katherine Ryan takes Anna to the foodie capital of Ireland: Cork.
Katherine’s memories of her grandmother’s over-boiled and under-seasoned meals have left her with a bad impression of Irish food, but Anna is on a mission to change that.
Chef Anna Haugh returns home to rediscover incredible and unique Irish food. She celebrates culture and cuisine from across the island - with some famous friends for company.
Try the recipe for yourself - https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/irish_potato_cakes_with_21446
Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour, watch now on iPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0026mv3/anna-haughs-big-irish-food-tour-series-1-1-cork-city-with-katherine-ryan
#bbcni #katherineryan #annahaugh #masterchef #irishfood
- Title
- POV: you spent the day with Conor and Jock
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Young Offenders on iPlayer
#bbcni #youngoffenders
- Title
- BBC Bikes Podcast Episode 35 - Isle of Man TT - Gary McCoy
- Runtime
- 21:22
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Gary McCoy joins Stephen to talk for the first time about his terrifying Isle of Man TT crash in June. He also discusses what it takes to recover from serious injuries for the second time in a year, and highlights the essential support of his family to allow him to compete in the world’s most dangerous sport.
- Title
- Turning rhymes into revenue 💷
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The Big Deal with Steph McGovern, watch now on iPlayer.
#bbcni #bigdeal
- Title
- 1967: The Way I Feel | BBC Northern Ireland Archive
- Runtime
- 7:03
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Dealing with emotions is hard today but it turns out they’ve always been hard as this group of Belfast children demonstrated in 1967.
Harold Williamson talked to some children from St Teresa’s Primary School in Belfast about big emotions and the benefits of being a spinster!
This was originally broadcast 18th September 1967
To find more local archive head over to the BBC Rewind portal https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/
Or visit the BBC Archive website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
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- 1973: The Last Days of Porter| BBC Northern Ireland Archive
- Runtime
- 4:08
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- In 1973 reporter Larry McCoubrey poured one out for the end of traditional porter, or a “pint of plain” to the locals.
This originally broadcast on 11th May, 1973.
To find more local archive head over to the BBC Rewind portal https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/
Or visit the BBC Archive website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
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- 1984: Get Belfast Singing | BBC Northern Ireland Archive
- Runtime
- 6:35
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- In 1984 That’s Life! crossed the Irish Sea to challenge Belfast shoppers to rise to the occasion as part of their ‘Get Britain Singing’ campaign.
This segment originally broadcast on BBC One, 15th July, 1984.
To find more local archive head over to the BBC Rewind portal https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/
Or visit the BBC Archive website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
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- 1992: Belfast Fashion Police | BBC Northern Ireland Archive
- Runtime
- 4:40
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- In 1992 Normski headed to the centre of all things fashion… Belfast, to check out (and question) some 90s teenagers' local style choices.
A staple of early 90s UK youth television, Def II captured the music, street fashion, and youth culture of the era, hosted by legendary presenter Normski.
This was originally broadcast 16th November 1992
To find more local archive head over to the BBC Rewind portal https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/
Or visit the BBC Archive website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
- Title
- Discover the truth in reverse
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- With Aontas officially selected as Ireland's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Academy Awards, now's the perfect time to catch it on iPlayer! 🎬
A rural heist spirals fast as three unlikely women face the fallout. Discover the truth in reverse.
Aontas, watch now on iPlayer.
Nuair a thiteann robáil tuaithe go gasta ina fáinne fí, fágtar triúr ban fánach i mbéal na hiarmhartha. Aimsigh an fhírinne droim ar ais.
Aontas, amharc anois ar iPlayer.
#bbcni #gaeilge #oscars
- Title
- Coconut, rhubarb and orange crumble #desert #baking
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- One last taste of summer? Try this rhubarb, coconut and orange crumble.
Listen to the full recipe on Cooking with Paula McIntyre: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02pc9nf
#radioulster
Coconut cheesecake cream:
250g cream cheese
250g mascarpone
50g castor sugar
250ml double cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
50g desiccated coconut
25g icing sugar
Take 125g of the cream and add the vanilla and sugar. Bring to a simmer until sugar has dissolve and add the coconut. Turn off the heat and cool for 30 minutes. Whisk the cream cheese, mascarpone, remaining cream together and add the coconut cream mixture and icing sugar.
Orange Crumble:
100g plain flour
80g soft butter
100g castor sugar
Zest 1 orange.
Rub the flour and butter to coarse crumb texture. Add the sugar and orange zest
Spread over a tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minute...
- Title
- Larne 2 - 1 Glentoran - GOALS - 4th September 2026
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Title
- Tommy Tiernan Explores the Magic of Skellig Michael
- Runtime
- 6:03
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Perched on the edge of Europe and rising dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, Skellig Michael is one of Ireland's most extraordinary places.
Tommy Tiernan journeys to the iconic island monastery, exploring its history, mythology and enduring power to inspire generations of artists, writers and dreamers.
From the wild Atlantic seas to the ancient stone steps that climb towards the sky, discover why the west of Ireland continues to captivate the imagination like nowhere else on earth.
Tommy Tiernan's Epic West, watch now on iPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002yt4h/tommy-tiernans-epic-west-series-1-episode-1?seriesId=m002yt4k-structural-1-m002yt4j
#bbcni #ireland #skelligmichael #asmr
- Title
- Manifesting Miss Hannigan
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Claire Sweeney reveals she manifested being Miss Hannigan in “Annie” with the help of the late Paul O’Grady.
Sunday with Anna Curran, listen now on BBC Sounds.
#radioulster
- Title
- One final fight, one incredible journey 🥊
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- As multiple World and Olympic Champion Katie Taylor brings the curtain down on her amazing career this Saturday in front of a sold-out Croke Park Connor talked to her about how it all began in the most unusual way
Connor Phillips on BBC Sounds
#radioulster #katietaylor @connorphillipstv
- Title
- Gavin and Liam discover some surprising similarities between Belfast and Berlin
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- The Big Deal with Steph McGovern, watch now on iPlayer
#bbcni #bigdeal
- Title
- Ireland's famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival starts this week
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- But here's a joyous clip from 1984 of some of the fun to be had there. Wait for it... ❤️
This clip was taken from Forty Minutes: The Mating Season, first broadcast in 1984. And for more archive like this, search 'BBC Rewind'.
#lisdoonvarna #archiveni #matchmaking #archive
- Title
- "These are going for 20p on the market"
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Big Deal with Steph McGovern, watch now on iPlayer
#bbcni #bigdeal
- Title
- BBC Bikes Podcast Episode 34 - British Superbikes Oulton Park - Michael Laverty
- Runtime
- 12:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Former MotoGP rider Michael Laverty joins Stephen to talk about his many commitments in the sport including team ownership, talent development and television work.
- Title
- Chocolate Cherry Frangipane Tart #baking #recipe
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A cherry & chocolate treat perfect with your coffee ☕️
Listen to the full recipe on Cooking with Paula McIntyre: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02pc9nf
#radioulster
1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry
60g soft butter
60g castor sugar
1 egg
50g ground almonds
15g plain flour
15g cocoa powder
1 egg yolk
10g melted butter
1 tablespoon Demerara sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
175g cherries, stone removed
Place the pastry on a lightly greased baking tray.
Beat the castor sugar and butter until pale and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well. Mix in the almonds, cocoa and flour to a smooth paste.
Score a border of 1cm thick around the pastry, prick the middle with a fork and brush all over with the egg yolk. Spread the frangipane into the centre rectangle within the border. Press the cherry halves into the frangipane. Brush all over with the melted ...
- Title
- Different crowd. Same craic 🤝
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Big Deal with Steph McGovern, watch now on iPlayer
#bbcni #bigdeal
- Title
- BTS of how #titanic was brought to life!
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Here's behind the scenes of how we brought our full-scale drone Titanic to life.
For the full drone show, click on the link.
You can also watch #TitanicSinksTonight on iPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002hyvg/titanic-sinks-tonight
#bbcni #ThisIsOurBBC #MadeOfBelfast #Titanic #Belfast
- Title
- TITANIC brought back to life in BELFAST
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Here's how we brought our full-scale drone Titanic to life, accompanied by the complete performance of 'Nearer My God to Thee'.
'Nearer My God To Thee' arranged by Garth McConaghie, featuring Miadhachlughain O’Donnell on vocals and David McCann on cello.
You can also watch #TitanicSinksTonight on iPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002hyvg/titanic-sinks-tonight
#bbcni #ThisIsOurBBC #MadeOfBelfast #Titanic #Belfast
- Title
- The Shankill’s George Michael…
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Vinny and Cate’s birthday treat for Nolan!
Vinny and Cate on BBC Sounds
#radioulster
