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The Bannfoot Ferry

A forgotten history of Northern Ireland is unveiled through a journey into Ulster Television’s archives, and the rediscovery of the first locally-produced network drama, Boatman Do Not Tarry.

Top Cast

  • Evan Marshall

    Evan Marshall

    Self

  • Bronagh McAtasney

    Bronagh McAtasney

    Self

  • Stephen McNally

    Stephen McNally

    Self

  • Lorraine Bourke

    Lorraine Bourke

    Self

  • George Hawthorn

    George Hawthorn

    Self

  • John Hill

    John Hill

    Self

  • Shamus Donnelly

    Shamus Donnelly

    Self

  • Phil Woolsey

    Phil Woolsey

    Self

  • Wesley Johnston

    Wesley Johnston

    Self

Overview

A forgotten history of Northern Ireland is unveiled through a journey into Ulster Television’s archives, and the rediscovery of the first locally-produced network drama, Boatman Do Not Tarry.

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