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Did The Ulster-scots Build America?

20240121

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 third episode in the eighth series, they look at the legacy of the Ulster-Scots in the ‘New World' of America, and discuss whether the migrants to the American continent can lay claim to being a foundational community for the founding fathers. They debate the Ulster-Scots impact with Dr Paddy Fitzgerald and Dr Judith Ridner, plus make a voyage to the Ulster American Folk Park to find out more about the experience of Ulster's first generation of American expats.

Did the Ulster-Scots build the United States of America?

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives.

Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.

The 1916 Easter Rising , Justified Or Unjustifiable?

20240127

20240128 (RU)

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 fourth episode in the eighth series, they dissect the 1916 Easter Rising and its impact on the future of Irish history. They examine the evidence of the uprising with historians Professor Richard Grayson and Professor Marie Coleman, as well as visiting the À?ras Uí Chonghaile James Connolly Centre in West Belfast to understand the city's connection to the conflict.

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume debate whether the 1916 Easter Rising was justifiable.

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives.

Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.

The Battle Of The Somme , What About It?

20240203

20240204 (RU)

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 fifth episode in the eighth series, they look at the significance the Battle of the Somme holds for unionists in Northern Ireland, and the consequences this pivotal moment in World War One had for communities across the island right up to the present day. Joining the two on their discovery about what lasting impacts the Somme had on Britain, Ireland and beyond are historians Professor Richard Grayson, Professor Dominic Bryan and Carol Walker MBE.

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume discuss the Somme's importance for Northern Ireland.

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives.

Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.

The Football Split In Northern Ireland , Who Is Kicking With The Wrong Foot?

20240210

20240211 (RU)

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 eighth series, they pull the goalie gloves off and get stuck into the game of association football in Northern Ireland. Tim and David examine the history of the beautiful game between the two rival associations with the help of some experts who know a thing or two about manoeuvring the pitch, including sports historians Dr Cormac Moore and Professor David Hassan, as well as former president of the Irish FA, Jim Boyce OBE.

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume kick around the political football of, well, football.

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives.

Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.

The Plantation Of Ulster , A Legitimate Settlement Or Colonial Landgrab?

20240113

20240114 (RU)

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 second episode in the eighth series, they examine the Plantation of Ulster, its evolution and impact on the development of the country, as well as its place in the growing British Empire. They seek expert guidance from historians Dr Éamonn Ó Ciadhra, Professor Raymond Gillespie and Professor Sarah Barber.

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume consider the legitimacy of the Plantation of Ulster.

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives.

Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.

Was There Ever An Ancient Irish Race?

20240106

20240107 (RU)

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 first episode in the eighth series, they examine the evidence of the ancient people of Ireland and how they lived, and consider whether there was ever a truly Irish race. They visit Navan Fort to see how the Celts lived, as well as debating the evidence of such a race with archaeological genetics experts Dr Lara Cassidy and Dr Daniel Bradley, and historian Dr Aidan Beatty.

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume travel back in time to search for an ancient Irish race.

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives.

Tim McGarry, a six-foot-four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.

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 first episode in the eighth series, they examine the evidence of the ancient people of Ireland and how they lived, and consider whether there was ever a truly Irish race. They visit Navan Fort to see how the Celts lived, as well as debating the evidence of such a race with historical experts Dr Lara Cassidy, Dr Daniel Bradley and Dr Aidan Beatty.

Episodes

Series	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
08	Did The Ulster-scots Build America?	20240121		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 third episode in the eighth series, they look at the legacy of the Ulster-Scots in the ‘New World' of America, and discuss whether the migrants to the American continent can lay claim to being a foundational community for the founding fathers. They debate the Ulster-Scots impact with Dr Paddy Fitzgerald and Dr Judith Ridner, plus make a voyage to the Ulster American Folk Park to find out more about the experience of Ulster's first generation of American expats. Did the Ulster-Scots build the United States of America? Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives. Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.
08	The 1916 Easter Rising , Justified Or Unjustifiable?	20240127	20240128 (RU)	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 fourth episode in the eighth series, they dissect the 1916 Easter Rising and its impact on the future of Irish history. They examine the evidence of the uprising with historians Professor Richard Grayson and Professor Marie Coleman, as well as visiting the À?ras Uí Chonghaile James Connolly Centre in West Belfast to understand the city's connection to the conflict. Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume debate whether the 1916 Easter Rising was justifiable. Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives. Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.
08	The Battle Of The Somme , What About It?	20240203	20240204 (RU)	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 fifth episode in the eighth series, they look at the significance the Battle of the Somme holds for unionists in Northern Ireland, and the consequences this pivotal moment in World War One had for communities across the island right up to the present day. Joining the two on their discovery about what lasting impacts the Somme had on Britain, Ireland and beyond are historians Professor Richard Grayson, Professor Dominic Bryan and Carol Walker MBE. Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume discuss the Somme's importance for Northern Ireland. Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives. Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.
08	The Football Split In Northern Ireland , Who Is Kicking With The Wrong Foot?	20240210	20240211 (RU)	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 eighth series, they pull the goalie gloves off and get stuck into the game of association football in Northern Ireland. Tim and David examine the history of the beautiful game between the two rival associations with the help of some experts who know a thing or two about manoeuvring the pitch, including sports historians Dr Cormac Moore and Professor David Hassan, as well as former president of the Irish FA, Jim Boyce OBE. Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume kick around the political football of, well, football. Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives. Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.
08	The Plantation Of Ulster , A Legitimate Settlement Or Colonial Landgrab?	20240113	20240114 (RU)	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 second episode in the eighth series, they examine the Plantation of Ulster, its evolution and impact on the development of the country, as well as its place in the growing British Empire. They seek expert guidance from historians Dr Éamonn Ó Ciadhra, Professor Raymond Gillespie and Professor Sarah Barber. Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume consider the legitimacy of the Plantation of Ulster. Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives. Tim McGarry, a six foot four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history.
08	Was There Ever An Ancient Irish Race?	20240106	20240107 (RU)	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 first episode in the eighth series, they examine the evidence of the ancient people of Ireland and how they lived, and consider whether there was ever a truly Irish race. They visit Navan Fort to see how the Celts lived, as well as debating the evidence of such a race with archaeological genetics experts Dr Lara Cassidy and Dr Daniel Bradley, and historian Dr Aidan Beatty. Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume travel back in time to search for an ancient Irish race. Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives. Tim McGarry, a six-foot-four comedian, joins vertically challenged Orangeman and historian Dr David Hume to look at a number of historical incidents and people in Irish history. 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 first episode in the eighth series, they examine the evidence of the ancient people of Ireland and how they lived, and consider whether there was ever a truly Irish race. They visit Navan Fort to see how the Celts lived, as well as debating the evidence of such a race with historical experts Dr Lara Cassidy, Dr Daniel Bradley and Dr Aidan Beatty.