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Previous Months Schedules
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Sunday 22 December
5pm Film: Ma Barker’s Killer Brood. Ma Barker and her four sons terrorize the 1930s South and Midwest with a string of kidnappings, robberies and murders, and even get to work with such famous criminals as John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson
6.30 Democracy Now! Amazon Workers Launch Historic Strike to Demand New Contracts & End Unsafe Labor Practices
7.30 Robin Elliott Tonight. Part 2 of Robins Christmas Special with guests singer Dana in the studio, Paul Martin and Jenny The Doc from Nashville with the top showbiz stories of the year, actor Will Mellor, Theatre Critic Jane Hardy, comedian Crissy Rock, Jackie Trainor from Concern Worldwide plus music from Ricky Warwick and Matty Smyth
8.30 Conversations with Gerry Kelly – Carl Frampton held two world titles in two weight classes and is one of only 3 fighters from the British Isles to be named the Ring magazine’s Fighter of the Year, Talking about his rise to the World Title, we also hear Carl talk about his high-profile court case with Barry McGuigan and how that bitter row with his former mentor, trainer and hero, will never be healed
9.00 Ulster Scots Voices: Shaping a Global Legacy Episode 3 Host Alastair Patterson is joined by guests Matthew Warwick and Brian Wilson to discuss issues relevant to the Ulster-Scots community today including the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and its links to prominent Ulster-Scots figures
9.30 Inheritance Environmental Film Festival- Films: Bird Drone; Hand and Paw; The Old Man and The Sea
Saturday 21 December
5pm Film: The Inner Circle. A private detective finds himself with a perfect new secretary. But after a notorious gossip columnist turns up murdered, she may prove too good to be true.
6.00 Our Parlour from Christmas 2011
6.30 A Christmas Singing Circle: A medley of songs for Christmas from the acclaimed singers, the Down Singing Circle. Filmed at the Kilmore Church, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
7.00 Democracy Now!
8.00 Faces Of Family Business – SEATING MATTERS. Ian Smyth sits down with Seating Matters to learn about the importance of quality seating in healthcare and their commitment to it as a family business. Martina Tierney and her son Martin discuss building products that last, their workplace culture of respect, and the importance of manufacturing locally in Limavady
8.30 Converstions with Gerry Kelly – Daniel O’Donnell: A rare opportunity to hear Daniel talk openly, and at length, about his 40 years in the business. He is the only artist in the world to score a hit in the UK album charts every year since 1988!
9.00 Diversity Lab: Christmas celebrated from around the world
9.30 Inheritance Winter Environmental Film Festival. Films: The Last Wild Herd: Defending Yellowstone’s Buffalo; The Tale of Turtle, Squirrel,; Hedgehog and Owl; Icy River; Rose Rash
9.30 Arts Guide
Friday 20 December
5pm Film: Hollow Triumph: Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity, with unfortunate results
6.30 Banterflix Film Review
7.00 Hot Country with Hugh O’Brien: videos from Mick Flavin, Aishling Raferty, John McNicholl, Mary Duff, Jamie Donnelly, Paudy H, Niamh McGlinchey, Dominic Kirwan, Trudi Lalor, Marisa DAmato, Jonathan Milligan, Nealie Warren, Nathan Carter, Trionagh Allen, Olivia Douglas and Johnny Carroll
8.00 Robin Elliott Tonight
9.00 Inheritance Winter Environmental Film Festival. Films: Encounters in Asturias; Pinea; Rewilding the Riverbank; The Treasure of Alaska – In the Land of Glaciers and Grizzlies
10.05 Democracy Now!
Thursday 19 December
5pm Film: I Love Trouble: P.I. Stuart Bailey is hired to investigate the past of Ralph Johnson’s wife who has gone missing
6.35 Kick Out the Jams: Acoustic session from verse chorus verse
7.00 Our Parlour: Maryann and Marcia discover the artisan treasures for sale in this exciting pop-up shop and chat to Hélène Vaillant one of the organisers and owner of lnvhome.com on her journey from France to Belfast
7.30 Democracy Now!
8.30 Faces Of Family Business – SEATING MATTERS. Ian Smyth sits down with Seating Matters to learn about the importance of quality seating in healthcare and their commitment to it as a family business. Martina Tierney and her son Martin discuss building products that last, their workplace culture of respect, and the importance of manufacturing locally in Limavady
9.00 Ulster Scots Voices: Shaping a Global Legacy Episode 3 Host Alastair Patterson is joined by guests Matthew Warwick and Brian Wilson to discuss issues relevant to the Ulster-Scots community today including the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and its links to prominent Ulster-Scots figures
9.30 Inheritance Winter Environmental Film Festival – Films: Queen of Spades; The Shadow; Peaceful Fields; Martha; Over the Cattle Grid
10.30 Arts Guide
Wednesday 18 December
5pm Film: The Intruder- A charismatic “social reformer” rallies the white populace of a Southern town to oppose school integration, but he soon finds himself in a situation that he cannot control
6.30 Banterflix: Guests Zara Jackson and Hamish Calvert join Jim McClean taking a look at the latest cinema releases including ‘Joy’, ‘Rumours’ and ‘Dear Santa’.
7.00 Collapse the Box: Noelle McAlinden interviews Kim Mahwinney on the 143rd Annual Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition at the Ulster Museum
7.30 Hot Country presented by Hugh O’Brien features videos from Cash Returns, Aishling Raferty, Ally Harron & Marion Curry, Big Tom, Brandon McPhee, Cliona Hagan abd Simon Sheerin, Colin Kenny, Claudia Buckley, David James, Billy McFarland, Declan Nerney, Effie Neill, Anthony mcBrien and All Folked Up
8.30 Conversations with Gerry Kelly: Guest Dame Prue Leith – South African restaurateur, broadcaster, cookery writer, novelist and a judge on the Great British Bake Off
9.00 Democracy Now!
10.00 Inheritance Winter Environmental Film Festival – Films: Living with the Cuckoo People; A Hunter Grabs Their Rifle; The path of heights; The New Kings of Chateau d’Ambroise
Tuesday 17 December
5pm Film: The Bigamist: A man secretly married to two women feels the pressure of his deceit.
6.20 Solo adventures in the Frozen Mourne Mountains with Explorer Stephen J Reid
6.30 Robin Elliott Tonight. In the first of two Christmas Specials from 2 Royal Avenue Robin Elliott and Kim Kelly are joined by musician Nathan Carter, theatrical couple Marie Jones and Ian McElhinney, making Christmas decorations with Ciaran Doran, ‘Elf On A Shelf co-founders Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell, actors Bernadette McKeating and Dylan Breen on their new musical for children ‘The Magician’s Nephew’, TV & radio presenter Craig Doyle and singer Cara McGillion.
7.30 Democracy Now!
8.30 Faces Of Family Business – SEATING MATTERS. Ian Smyth sits down with Seating Matters to learn about the importance of quality seating in healthcare and their commitment to it as a family business. Martina Tierney and her son Martin discuss building products that last, their workplace culture of respect, and the importance of manufacturing locally in Limavady.
9.00 Conversations with Gerry Kelly: Guest Dennis Taylor, BBC snooker commentator and retired professional snooker player
9.30 Inheritance Winter Environmental Film Festival – Films: Banded: How a Birder’s-Eye View Made a Community; Anima Natura; White Night; The Gift
10.30 Arts Guide
Monday 16 December
5pm Film: The Great Gabbo: An insanely, egocentric ventriloquist, even though he is possessed by his wooden dummy, is in love with a dancer who is in love with another. The dummy gives advice to the ventriloquist.
6.35 Round-up of local arts and cultural events with Ciaran Scullion, Head of Music and Opera at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
7.00 Banterflix: Guests Zara Jackson and Hamish Calvert join Jim McClean taking a look at the latest cinema releases including ‘Joy’, ‘Rumours’ and ‘Dear Santa’.
7.30 Hot Country presented by Hugh O’Brien features videos from Cash Returns, Aishling Raferty, Ally Harron & Marion Curry, Big Tom, Brandon McPhee, Cliona Hagan abd Simon Sheerin, Colin Kenny, Claudia Buckley, David James, Billy McFarland, Declan Nerney, Effie Neill, Anthony mcBrien and All Folked Up
8.30 Ulster Scots Voices: Shaping a Global Legacy Episode 3 Host Alastair Patterson is joined by guests Matthew Warwick and Brian Wilson to discuss issues relevant to the Ulster-Scots community today including the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and its links to prominent Ulster-Scots figures
9.00 Democracy Now! Report from Damascus: Relief Mixed with Sadness. Syrians Search for Loved Ones in Prisons & Morgues
10.00 Inheritance Winter Environmental Film Festival. Films: Finding Bo, Circle of Truth, Dreams under the Olive Trees, Yellowstone in Winter, a Moment out of Time
Sunday 15 December
5pm Film: Bank Alarm – A Department of Justice agent and his girlfriend attempt to apprehend a gang of bank robbers, but the robbers always seem to be a step ahead
6.00 Round Up Compilation
7.30 Democracy Now! Report from Damascus: Relief Mixed with Sadness. Syrians Search for Loved Ones in Prisons & Morgues
8.30 Conversations with Gerry Kelly: Guest Dame Prue Leith – South African restaurateur, broadcaster, cookery writer, novelist and a judge on the Great British Bake Off
9.00 Ulster Scots Voices: Shaping a Global Legacy Host Alastair Patterson with guests Colin Been, Mervyn Gibson and Ian Marshall on issues relevant to the Ulster-Scots community today including the evolving nature of 12th of July celebrations and differences in opportunities for Ulster-Scots people in rural versus urban communities
9.30 Robin Elliott Tonight. In the first of two Christmas Specials from 2 Royal Avenue Robin Elliott and Kim Kelly are joined by musician Nathan Carter, theatrical couple Marie Jones and Ian McElhinney, making Christmas decorations with Ciaran Doran, ‘Elf On A Shelf co-founders Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell, actors Bernadette McKeating and Dylan Breen on their new musical for children ‘The Magician’s Nephew’, TV & radio presenter Craig Doyle and singer Cara McGillion
