Another Northern Ireland

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1. Susannah Dickey: Two Pills

20230619

Through hidden histories, untold stories and intimate perspectives, five more essayists reveal aspects of a Northern Ireland outsiders rarely get to hear about, but which each of these writers inhabits and intuitively understands.

Having grown up in a Northern Ireland where reproductive rights were restricted - and with limited sex education offered at school - Derry born poet and novelist Susannah Dickey unexpectedly finds herself assuming a new identity at a local pharmacy.

Poet and novelist Susannah Dickey assumes a new identity at a local pharmacy.

2. Nandi Jola: Neither Here Nor There

20230620

When apartheid ended, black South African poet and storyteller Nandi Jola wanted to travel the world and experience freedom. But when she gets to County Antrim to start a new job, she doesn't know if she's in the UK or Ireland. In the years that follow, Nandi will discover some surprising connections between Africa and Northern Ireland.

Nandi Jola finds some surprising connections between Africa and Northern Ireland.

3. Nick Laird: Animal Life

20230621

Although County Tyrone novelist and poet Nick Laird's mum always told him he was reared for export', Nick wonders if his own city raised children may be missing out on the opportunities he enjoyed with a rural upbringing. Including being able to poke dead animals with a stick.

Nick Laird wonders if his children are missing out on the rural upbringing he enjoyed.

4. Darran Anderson: Map Making

20230622

As a boy, non-fiction writer Darran Anderson became captivated with map making as a means of escaping the claustrophobia of the troubles in his hometown of Derry. Now Darran is drawing an alternative map of Ulster for his young son, showing an archipelago of human experience in legend, folklore and myth.

Darran Anderson draws an alternative map of Ulster for his young son.

5. Bernie Mcgill: Our Art

20230623

Growing up in a nationalist area when the Troubles were at their worst, author Bernie McGill was often told to be careful what she said. Strange then - or maybe not strange at all - that today Bernie makes a living out of words and is working with others finding their voices.

During the Troubles, Bernie McGill was often told to be careful about what she said.

Traybakes

20211206

Since its creation a century ago, perceptions of Northern Ireland have often been dominated by stories of conflict and political unrest. But as anyone who lives there or who has visited knows, it's a picture that's far from complete.

Five essayists reveal Another Northern Ireland in its centenary year - the idiosyncrasies of the everyday, hidden histories and untold stories, which outsiders rarely get to hear about but which each of these writers inhabits, lives and understands.

Author Jan Carson talks about the women who kept her Presbyterian church supplied with tea and traybakes when she was growing up - and reveals what they taught her about finding her own voice.

Written and read by Jan Carson

Producers: Ophelia Byrne and Conor Garrett

Author Jan Carson on the women who kept her church supplied with tea and traybakes

Searching With Shorelines

20211207

Five essays reveal Another Northern Ireland in its centenary year - the idiosyncrasies of the everyday, hidden histories and untold stories, which outsiders rarely get to hear about but which each of these writers inhabits, lives and understands.

Poet Gail McConnell talks about Northern Ireland's connection to the sea and its inspiration in the poet Louis MacNeice's work and life as well as her own.

Written and read by Gail McConnell

Producers: Ophelia Byrne and Conor Garrett

Poet Gail McConnell on the inspiration of the sea in Louis MacNeice's work and her own.

The Art Of Staying

20211208

Poet M퀀cheကl McCann has always believed that, for queer people like him, to leave for the big city is not just a verb but a commandment. But at a traditional rural Northern Ireland wake, a mourning rite for his uncle, he reconsiders his understanding of home' and asks if it could come to mean something different.

Written and read by M퀀cheကl McCann

Producers: Ophelia Byrne and Conor Garrett

Poet M\u00edcheal McCann navigates the careful etiquette of a rural Northern Irish wake.

Chalk On The Wall

20211209

After discovering a message chalked on a wall, writer Claire Mitchell peels back the layers of her County Down hometown to discover a hidden radical history.

Written and read by Claire Mitchell

Producers: Ophelia Byrne and Conor Garrett

Writer Claire Mitchell peels back the layers of her hometown to find a radical history.

05 LAST

Euphoria

20211210

Novelist Glenn Patterson takes us into the Belfast hairdressers, clothes shops and clubs that assumed an urgent significance during the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Written and read by Glenn Patterson

Producers: Ophelia Byrne and Conor Garrett

Novelist Glenn Patterson on Belfast's hairdressers and clothes shops during the Troubles.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
	1. Susannah Dickey: Two Pills	20230619	Through hidden histories, untold stories and intimate perspectives, five more essayists reveal aspects of a Northern Ireland outsiders rarely get to hear about, but which each of these writers inhabits and intuitively understands. Having grown up in a Northern Ireland where reproductive rights were restricted - and with limited sex education offered at school - Derry born poet and novelist Susannah Dickey unexpectedly finds herself assuming a new identity at a local pharmacy. Poet and novelist Susannah Dickey assumes a new identity at a local pharmacy.
	2. Nandi Jola: Neither Here Nor There	20230620	Through hidden histories, untold stories and intimate perspectives, five more essayists reveal aspects of a Northern Ireland outsiders rarely get to hear about, but which each of these writers inhabit and intuitively understand. When apartheid ended, black South African poet and storyteller Nandi Jola wanted to travel the world and experience freedom. But when she gets to County Antrim to start a new job, she doesn't know if she's in the UK or Ireland. In the years that follow, Nandi will discover some surprising connections between Africa and Northern Ireland. Nandi Jola finds some surprising connections between Africa and Northern Ireland.
	3. Nick Laird: Animal Life	20230621	Through hidden histories, untold stories and intimate perspectives, five more essayists reveal aspects of a Northern Ireland outsiders rarely get to hear about, but which each of these writers inhabits and intuitively understands. Although County Tyrone novelist and poet Nick Laird's mum always told him he was reared for export', Nick wonders if his own city raised children may be missing out on the opportunities he enjoyed with a rural upbringing. Including being able to poke dead animals with a stick. Nick Laird wonders if his children are missing out on the rural upbringing he enjoyed.
	4. Darran Anderson: Map Making	20230622	Through hidden histories, untold stories and intimate perspectives, five more essayists reveal aspects of a Northern Ireland outsiders rarely get to hear about, but which each of these writers inhabits and intuitively understands. As a boy, non-fiction writer Darran Anderson became captivated with map making as a means of escaping the claustrophobia of the troubles in his hometown of Derry. Now Darran is drawing an alternative map of Ulster for his young son, showing an archipelago of human experience in legend, folklore and myth. Darran Anderson draws an alternative map of Ulster for his young son.
	5. Bernie Mcgill: Our Art	20230623	Through hidden histories, untold stories and intimate perspectives, five more essayists reveal aspects of a Northern Ireland outsiders rarely get to hear about, but which each of these writers inhabits and intuitively understands. Growing up in a nationalist area when the Troubles were at their worst, author Bernie McGill was often told to be careful what she said. Strange then - or maybe not strange at all - that today Bernie makes a living out of words and is working with others finding their voices. During the Troubles, Bernie McGill was often told to be careful about what she said.
01	Traybakes	20211206	Since its creation a century ago, perceptions of Northern Ireland have often been dominated by stories of conflict and political unrest. But as anyone who lives there or who has visited knows, it's a picture that's far from complete. Five essayists reveal Another Northern Ireland in its centenary year - the idiosyncrasies of the everyday, hidden histories and untold stories, which outsiders rarely get to hear about but which each of these writers inhabits, lives and understands. Author Jan Carson talks about the women who kept her Presbyterian church supplied with tea and traybakes when she was growing up - and reveals what they taught her about finding her own voice. Written and read by Jan Carson Producers: Ophelia Byrne and Conor Garrett Author Jan Carson on the women who kept her church supplied with tea and traybakes
02	Searching With Shorelines	20211207	Since its creation a century ago, perceptions of Northern Ireland have often been dominated by stories of conflict and political unrest. But as anyone who lives there or who has visited knows, it's a picture that's far from complete. Five essays reveal Another Northern Ireland in its centenary year - the idiosyncrasies of the everyday, hidden histories and untold stories, which outsiders rarely get to hear about but which each of these writers inhabits, lives and understands. Poet Gail McConnell talks about Northern Ireland's connection to the sea and its inspiration in the poet Louis MacNeice's work and life as well as her own. Written and read by Gail McConnell Producers: Ophelia Byrne and Conor Garrett Poet Gail McConnell on the inspiration of the sea in Louis MacNeice's work and her own.
03	The Art Of Staying	20211208	Since its creation a century ago, perceptions of Northern Ireland have often been dominated by stories of conflict and political unrest. But as anyone who lives there or who has visited knows, it's a picture that's far from complete. Five essays reveal Another Northern Ireland in its centenary year - the idiosyncrasies of the everyday, hidden histories and untold stories, which outsiders rarely get to hear about but which each of these writers inhabits, lives and understands. Poet M퀀cheကl McCann has always believed that, for queer people like him, to leave for the big city is not just a verb but a commandment. But at a traditional rural Northern Ireland wake, a mourning rite for his uncle, he reconsiders his understanding of home' and asks if it could come to mean something different. Written and read by M퀀cheကl McCann Producers: Ophelia Byrne and Conor Garrett Poet M\u00edcheal McCann navigates the careful etiquette of a rural Northern Irish wake.
04	Chalk On The Wall	20211209	Since its creation a century ago, perceptions of Northern Ireland have often been dominated by stories of conflict and political unrest. But as anyone who lives there or who has visited knows, it's a picture that's far from complete. Five essays reveal Another Northern Ireland in its centenary year - the idiosyncrasies of the everyday, hidden histories and untold stories, which outsiders rarely get to hear about but which each of these writers inhabits, lives and understands. After discovering a message chalked on a wall, writer Claire Mitchell peels back the layers of her County Down hometown to discover a hidden radical history. Written and read by Claire Mitchell Producers: Ophelia Byrne and Conor Garrett Writer Claire Mitchell peels back the layers of her hometown to find a radical history.
05 LAST	Euphoria	20211210	Since its creation a century ago, perceptions of Northern Ireland have often been dominated by stories of conflict and political unrest. But as anyone who lives there or who has visited knows, it's a picture that's far from complete. Five essays reveal Another Northern Ireland in its centenary year - the idiosyncrasies of the everyday, hidden histories and untold stories, which outsiders rarely get to hear about but which each of these writers inhabits, lives and understands. Novelist Glenn Patterson takes us into the Belfast hairdressers, clothes shops and clubs that assumed an urgent significance during the Northern Ireland Troubles. Written and read by Glenn Patterson Producers: Ophelia Byrne and Conor Garrett Novelist Glenn Patterson on Belfast's hairdressers and clothes shops during the Troubles.