The Band - Episode Guide

In the first episode of this new documentary series exploring the world of marching bands, 9 year-old Jamie from Ballygowan prepares to play alongside his dad in an important competition, while Rachel from Antrim swaps her flute for her fiddle as she celebrates her 21st birthday.

In this second episode of this series, Angela from Drum in County Monaghan reflects on the friendships she has forged over many years in an accordion band, while Amanda from Fivemiletown has her hands full getting her three children ready to perform with the local pipe band.

In the final episode of this documentary series, a baby on the way means Julie Ann from Dunloy has to miss out on some band activities while Sam, a farmer from Ballygowan, is determined his band will pick up the big prize at an end of season competition.

Professional percussionist Craig Lutton returns home to Antrim for the Royal 13th with his family in Tandragee. The Raineys from Newtownhamilton juggle banding with the daily grind of running a family farm while 21-year-old engineering student Brianna McMullen from Ballygowan shows the men how it's done on the ‘big drum'.

The McElhinney family from Co Donegal prepare for a smaller Rossnowlagh Twelfth than usual. Assistant Presbyterian minister David Bingham swaps his baritone for his Bible at Richhill Twelfth.