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The Magic Box

Oct 23, 2012

0h 55m

★ 0.0

Overview

A special live broadcast on both BBC and UTV, hosted by Eamonn Holmes, celebrating the best of Northern Ireland television over the past 60 years and marking the occasion of digital switchover.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

BBC Northern Ireland

UTV

The Magic Box Trailers

Cast

Self - UTV Continuity announcer

Julian Simmons

Presenter

Eamonn Holmes

Self

Peter Dickson

Self

Gloria Hunniford

Self

Gerry Kelly

Self

Patrick Kielty

Self - Performer

Peter Corry

While the overt violence and conflict associated with the Troubles may have subsided since the Good Friday Agreement, it is true that many people in Northern Ireland continue to be affected by the legacy of the conflict. This includes individuals who were directly impacted by the violence, as well as those who continue to struggle with the social, economic, and political consequences of the conflict. While the actual violence and conflict may have ended, the legacy of the Troubles still lingers on in Northern Ireland; many are still struggling to come to terms with what happened and find a way to move forward.

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