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The Long and the Short of It: A BBC History of Ireland
Authored by Tim McGarry, David Hume
Narrated by Tim McGarry, David Hume, Various
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BOOK DESCRIPTION
Comedian Tim McGarry and Orangeman Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives
'We're basically the Little and Large of Irish history' Tim McGarry
Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume couldn't be less alike. Tim's a six-foot-four funnyman from Belfast, while David's a vertically challenged historian from Ballycarry. But although they disagree about almost everything, they have a great rapport and a passionate interest in their native island - and in this fascinating series, they join forces for some good-natured, intelligent debate about Irish history, politics and culture.
Travelling the length and breadth of Éire and Northern Ireland, they visit important historical sites, gain new insights into pivotal stories and people, and interview a wide range of experts to give listeners the long and the short of it. Mixed in with the discussions are humorous sketches, bringing the history alive and providing light relief.
Over 41 episodes, Tim and David lock horns and trade blows over controversial topics including the 1798 Rebellion, the Great Famine, the Battle of the Boyne, the birth of the Orange Order, the Irish War of Independence and Civil War, and Home Rule. They also consider Ulster heroine Mary McCracken, ask whether renowned figures such as Sir Winston Churchill, Lord Edward Carson and James Craig were heroes or villains, and wonder whether the Vikings and Oliver Cromwell were really that bad. Plus, in the 2-part special The Long and the Short of Christmas, the duo unite to take a light-hearted but scholarly look at the history of the festive season, from the birth of Jesus to modern times.
Winner of the Gold Award for Specialist Speech Programme at the 2021 IMRO Radio Awards, this wry, engaging and eye-opening series is full of jokes, facts, opinions - and arguments. Irish history has never been so much fun!
Production credits
Presented by Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume
Produced by Zoe Robinson
First broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle on 20 July-10 August 2014 (Series 1), 19 July-23 August 2015 (Series 2), 6 November-4 December 2016 (Series 3), 3 December 2017-7 January 2018 (Series 4), 9 May-13 June 2020 (Series 5), 24-25 December 2020 (The Long and the Short of Christmas), 24 April-29 May 2021 (Series 6), 27 August-1 October 2022 (Series 7).
© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
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AUDIOBOOK DETAILS
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Language: English
Publisher: BBC Digital Audio
Published on: July 13, 2023
ISBN: 9781529909227
Duration: 19 hr, 23 min
Genres: History / Europe / Great Britain / General, History / Europe / Ireland, History / Military / Civil Wars, History / Military / Revolutions & Wars of Independence, History / Modern / 17th Century, History / Modern / 18th Century, History / Modern / 19th Century, History / Modern / 20th Century / General, History / Social History, Performing Arts / Comedy
