The Rule Of The Land By Garrett Carr

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Haulbowline, Slieve Gullion

20170313

20170314 (R4)

Travelling on foot and by canoe, mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland.

In search of the landscapes and people who make up this fragile borderland, he finds fresh uncertainty in the wake of the Brexit vote.

Read by John Paul Connolly

Abridged in five parts by Anna Magnusson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the length of the UK's border with Ireland.

Mile Hill, The Dorsey

20170314

20170315 (R4)

Travelling on foot and by canoe, mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland.

As his journey continues he meets the border natives who knows the land better than anyone - the farmers.

Read by John Paul Connolly

Abridged by Anna Magnusson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

Walking the UK-Irish border, Garrett Carr meets those who know the land best: the farmers.

Clones, The Bloody Pass

20170315

20170316 (R4)

Travelling on foot and by canoe, mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland.

At the twistiest stretch of the border, the author battles with boy racers on the narrow roads of County Fermanagh.

Read by John Paul Connolly

Abridged by Anna Magnusson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

The author risks life and limb as he braves the narrow roads of County Fermanagh.

Lough Derg, Bogland

20170316

20170317 (R4)

Travelling on foot and by canoe, mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland.

In Donegal, he finds memories rising to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones.

Read by John Paul Connolly

Abridged by Anna Magnusson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

Memories rise to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones.

Derry-londonderry

20170317

20170318 (R4)

Travelling on foot and by canoe, mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland.

At the end of his journey, he considers the notion of 'border' in the dual city of Derry/Londonderry.

Concluded by John Paul Connolly.

Abridged by Anna Magnusson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

At journey's end, Garrett Carr considers the notion of 'border' in Derry/Londonderry.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Haulbowline, Slieve Gullion	20170313	20170314 (R4)	Travelling on foot and by canoe, mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland. In search of the landscapes and people who make up this fragile borderland, he finds fresh uncertainty in the wake of the Brexit vote. Read by John Paul Connolly Abridged in five parts by Anna Magnusson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017. On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the length of the UK's border with Ireland.
02	Mile Hill, The Dorsey	20170314	20170315 (R4)	Travelling on foot and by canoe, mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland. As his journey continues he meets the border natives who knows the land better than anyone - the farmers. Read by John Paul Connolly Abridged by Anna Magnusson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017. Walking the UK-Irish border, Garrett Carr meets those who know the land best: the farmers.
03	Clones, The Bloody Pass	20170315	20170316 (R4)	Travelling on foot and by canoe, mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland. At the twistiest stretch of the border, the author battles with boy racers on the narrow roads of County Fermanagh. Read by John Paul Connolly Abridged by Anna Magnusson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017. The author risks life and limb as he braves the narrow roads of County Fermanagh.
04	Lough Derg, Bogland	20170316	20170317 (R4)	Travelling on foot and by canoe, mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland. In Donegal, he finds memories rising to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones. Read by John Paul Connolly Abridged by Anna Magnusson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017. Memories rise to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones.
05	Derry-londonderry	20170317	20170318 (R4)	Travelling on foot and by canoe, mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland. At the end of his journey, he considers the notion of 'border' in the dual city of Derry/Londonderry. Concluded by John Paul Connolly. Abridged by Anna Magnusson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017. At journey's end, Garrett Carr considers the notion of 'border' in Derry/Londonderry.