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BBC Arts NI presents - Episode Guide

Season 2018

Sounds New

Episode: 2018-11-29 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2018

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Stephen McCauley hosts stunning live performances from emerging home-grown musical talent, from electronica to indie rock to classical. Featuring performances from Rews, Brand New Friend and Robocobra Quartet.

The Lyric at 50

Episode: 2018-12-20 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2018

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Fifty years after the Lyric Theatre was established in Belfast, actors and playwrights whose careers were launched there discuss its legacy and ambitions for the future.

Season 2019

Two Minute Masterpeice

Episode: 2019-01-17 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2019 (20 min)

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Over the past few years BBC Arts NI has been supporting local female directing talent to bring their ideas to life in short, cinematic snippets. Marie-Louise Muir introduces this latest batch of five feisty film-makers.

Music Collaborations

Episode: 2019-01-31 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2019

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Stephen McCauley presents musicians from the worlds of jazz, classical, rock and trad partnering up to create and perform one-off performances of new or reversioned tracks.

Ones to Watch...

Episode: 2019-02-28 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2019

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Phil Taggart brings viewers up to speed on the best new talent of 2019. The programme features five artists working in ceramics, textiles, illustration, gaming and screenwriting.

Snow Patrol: 25 years on the road

Episode: 2019-04-24 | Airdate: Apr 24, 2019 (45 min)

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Snow Patrol filmed in an 'access all areas' tour from Dallas to Mexico City and New Orleans back to Belfast.

Stendhal 2019

Episode: 2019-08-17 | Airdate: Aug 17, 2019 (150 min)

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Rigsy and Gemma Bradley are live from Stendhal Festival 2019, with highlights from Hothouse Flowers, Kíla, Elma Orkestra and Ryan Vail, plus Cormac Neeson's entire set live from the Karma Valley Stage.

Stendhal

Episode: 2019-09-08 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2019 (60 min)

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From the forest to the main stage, a celebration of music and arts from one of Northern Ireland's most family-friendly festivals, Stendhal.

Ricky Warwick in Session

Episode: 2019-09-30 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2019 (15 min)

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Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders front man, Ricky Warwick plays in session for BBC Arts NI.

Oliver Jeffers - Here We Are

Episode: 2019-10-17 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2019

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This film profiles Oliver Jeffers, the massively successful children's picture book maker. Known across the globe, he has sold over 10 million books.

Sounds New

Episode: 2019-11-28 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2019

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Stephen McCauley presents fresh music talent including acoustic sounds from JC Stewart, R&B-infused beats from Dena Anuk$a, electro-pop from Alice La, alt-rock from New Pagans and Wild Youth, plus rising stars from the classical world.

Season 2020

Collaborations

Episode: 2020-01-30 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2020

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Musical artists from various genres come together to create unique collaborations, including Kitt Philippa with Daithí and the Belfast Community Gospel Choir.

Borders

Episode: 2020-02-27 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2020

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Innovative musicians and NI Music Prize winners Ryan Vail and Elma Orkestra join forces for the international multimedia project Borders.

Sounds New

Episode: 2020-03-30 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2020

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The best new sounds on the Irish music scene featuring bonus performances from Jordan Adetunji, J C Stewart, Wild Youth, New Pagans, Dena Anuksa and more. Presented by Stephen McCauley.

Splendid Isolation: Lockdown Drama

Episode: 2020-06-25 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2020

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Short, sharp isolation dramas from some of Northern Ireland's finest writers, directors and actors. Produced by The Lyric Theatre and BBC Arts and filmed under lockdown restrictions.

Season 2023

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