Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicely Mathews | 20240823 | 20240915 (RU) | Children's Hour ran on BBC Radio from 1924 to 1964 with broadcaster Cicely Mathews at the helm for 20 years. Presenter Steven Rainey speaks to the people she influenced and examines the contribution she made to children's programming. A six-part series celebrating 100 years of the BBC where presenter Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal some of the voices that have helped shape broadcasting.. In the third programme Steven steps back into the comfort of Children's Hour to look back on the career of Cicely Mathews, a pioneer in children's broadcasting. Cicely, a former teacher, travelled the length and breadth of Northern Ireland giving children the opportunity to be part of BBC Children's Hour between 1924 to 1964. The Northern Ireland programme on the BBC Radio's Home Service is said to be responsible for launching the broadcasting, acting and music careers of many a recognisable face and voice including Actors James Ellis and Stephen Boyd. With contributions from broadcasters Paul Clark, George Hamilton, Walter Love, Brian Walker and Don Anderson and the Cafolla sisters composer and musicians Roma Cafolla and Olivia Gribble. Steven Rainey explores the impact of Children's Hour presenter Cicely Mathews. Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal the voices that have shaped broadcasting. Cicely Mathews brought joy into the homes of many over her two decades presenting Children's Hour. Steven Rainey explores the impact she made on broadcasting. |
| David Dunseith | 20240823 | 20240929 (RU) 20241227 (RU) |  David Dunseith was at the helm of Talkback, BBC Radio Ulster's longest running phone-in show, for two decades. The iconic broadcaster, famous for his forensic cross-examination of people in power during some of Northern Ireland's most tumultuous years, was passionate about giving a voice to the afflicted. But there was much more to David Dunseith. A six-part series celebrating 100 years of the BBC where presenter Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal some of the people who have helped shape broadcasting. In the fifth programme in the series, Steven looks back on the life and career of broadcast giant David Dunseith to reveal the impact and legacy he left on journalism in Northern Ireland. With much in David's own words from interviews with him from the archive and contributions from Mike Nesbitt, Robin Walsh, Maggie Doyle and talkback editor Joan Boyd, Steven looks back on a forty year career. Steven Rainey looks back at the forty year career of iconic broadcaster David Dunseith. Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal the voices that have shaped broadcasting. Steven Rainey looks back on the 40 year career of David Dunseith to reveal the impact he made on journalism. |
| Gerry Anderson | 20240823 | 20241006 (RU) 20241230 (RU) |  A six-part series celebrating 100 years of the BBC where presenter Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal some of the people who have helped shape broadcasting. In the sixth and final programme in the series, Steven looks back on the life and career of broadcasting giant Gerry Anderson. From Anderson on the Box to the Gerry Anderson show, the presenter's unique style and mischievous sense of humour set him apart from other broadcasters. He, along with his side-kick, presenter Sean Coyle, delighted audiences on BBC Radio Ulster with their banter and comic bickering on the daily mid-morning phone-in show. Steven Rainey rummages through the archive and extracts the best stories and clips of Gerry Anderson's 30 year career. With contributions from Sean Coyle, Ian Kennedy, listeners and friends Steven celebrates the stellar career of a broadcasting great. Steven Rainey looks back on the 30-year career of broadcasting giant Gerry Anderson. Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal the voices that have shaped broadcasting. Steven Rainey rummages through the archive to bring back the best of Gerry Anderson during his 30-year career. |
| Gloria Hunniford | 20240823 | 20240901 (RU) 20241227 (RU) | Gloria Hunniford is one of the most well-known faces on TV. Presenter Steven Rainey chats to Gloria about her extraordinary career, spanning 50 years. A six-part series celebrating 100 years of the BBC where presenter Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal some of the voices that have helped shape broadcasting. In the first programme, Steven chats to one of the most well-known faces on TV, Gloria Hunniford, about her extraordinary broadcasting career, spanning 50 years. With contributions from Christine Lampard, Dame Mary Peters, John Bennett, Paul Clark, Claire McCollum and Gloria's producer Ian Kennedy, Steven hears how Gloria Hunniford began her career at BBC Northern Ireland, how she was the first woman to have her own show on BBC Radio 2, the first chat show on British TV, and is still working well into her 80s. Steven Rainey chats to Gloria Hunniford about her extraordinary career, spanning 50 years. Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal the voices that have shaped broadcasting.
A six-part series celebrating 100 years of the BBC where presenter Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal some of the voices that have helped shape broadcasting. In the first programme, Steven chats to one of the most well-known faces on TV, Gloria Hunniford, about her extraordinary broadcasting career, spanning 50 years. With contributions from Christine Lampard, Dame Mary Peters, John Bennett, Paul Clark, Claire McCollum and Gloria's producer Ian Kennedy, Steven hears how Gloria Hunniford began her career at BBC Northern Ireland, how she was the first woman to have her own show on BBC Radio 2, the first chat show on British TV, and is still working well into her 80s. Steven Rainey chats to Gloria Hunniford about her extraordinary career, spanning 50 years. Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal the voices that have shaped broadcasting. |
| Gloria Hunniford | 20240901 | Gloria Hunniford is one of the most well-known faces on TV. Presenter Steven Rainey chats to Gloria about her extraordinary career, spanning 50 years. A six-part series celebrating 100 years of the BBC where presenter Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal some of the voices that have helped shape broadcasting. In the first programme, Steven chats to one of the most well-known faces on TV, Gloria Hunniford, about her extraordinary broadcasting career, spanning 50 years. With contributions from Christine Lampard, Dame Mary Peters, John Bennett, Paul Clark, Claire McCollum and Gloria's producer Ian Kennedy, Steven hears how Gloria Hunniford began her career at BBC Northern Ireland, how she was the first woman to have her own show on BBC Radio 2, the first chat show on British TV, and is still working well into her 80s. Steven Rainey chats to Gloria Hunniford about her extraordinary career, spanning 50 years. Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal the voices that have shaped broadcasting. | |
| Joy Williams | 20240823 | 20240922 (RU) | Joy Williams broke the mould when she became the first female Head of BBC Sport. Joy was a formidable force, the woman with the manly voice and a whistle and stop watch around her neck. Presenter Steven Rainey speaks to the people she influenced and her role in discovering some of the biggest names in sport broadcasting. A six-part series celebrating 100 years of the BBC where presenter Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal some of the people who have helped shape broadcasting. In the fourth programme in the series, Steven looks back on the life and career of visionary Joy Williams. Joy began her career as a studio manager at the BBC in London in the late 60s, before coming to work in BBC Northern Ireland. She became Head of Sport at BBC Northern Ireland in the 1970s and is responsible for bringing a range of sport to a wider audience, including the introduction of coverage of Gaelic games. With contributions from Dame Mary Peters, broadcasters John Bennett, Jim Neilly, Mark Robson, George Hamilton, Mike Nesbitt and people who worked closely with her, Steven looks at the legacy of Joy Williams in sports broadcasting. Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal the voices that have shaped broadcasting. Joy Williams broke the mould when she became the first female Head of BBC Sport. Steven Rainey delves into the archive to explore her vision and legacy. |
| Walter Love | 20240823 | 20240908 (RU) | With a broadcasting career spanning 77 years, Walter Love was one of BBC NI's most recognisable voices. Presenter Steven Rainey looks back on the career highlights of Walter Love who spent a lifetime in radio. A six-part series celebrating 100 years of the BBC where presenter Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal some of the voices that have helped shape broadcasting. In the second programme, Steven delves into the archives to capture the magic of the life and career of broadcaster Walter Love who spent a lifetime in radio. From studio manager to TV news to various music programmes including Jazz Club and Love 40, Walter Love was a constant on the airwaves. With much in Walter's owns words and contributions from his sister Daphne McMullan and former BBC colleagues Dr Joe McKee, Robin Walsh, Paul Evans, Don Anderson, Jim Neilly and George Hamilton, this is the story of an extraordinary 77 year career. Steven Rainey looks back on the career of Walter Love, who spent a lifetime in radio. Steven Rainey explores the archives to reveal the voices that have shaped broadcasting. With a broadcasting career spanning 77 years, Walter Love was one of BBC NI's most recognisable voices. Presenter Steven Rainey looks back on his career. |
Gloria Hunniford is one of the most well-known faces on TV. Presenter Steven Rainey chats to Gloria about her extraordinary career, spanning 50 years.