True North

Season 2

Returning series of documentaries from BBC Northern Ireland reflecting life in modern-day Northern Ireland.

Where to Watch True North • Season 2

5 Episodes

  • The Life and Times of Master Hamilton
    E1
    The Life and Times of Master HamiltonSet against the backdrop of the rural sporting tradition, we follow Hunt Master Andy Hamilton, a gifted horse whisperer, as he tries to pass on his talent and traditions to his sons before it is too late.
  • Run Grandad Run
    E2
    Run Grandad RunPatsy Forbes is aiming to be crowned the world's fastest man over 70, and at 91, John McKeag is hoping to restart his running career after recent injury. Amongst a generation of senior athletes, two sporting veterans Patsy and John, explain how their history and attitudes to ageing and life has helped them enjoy many decades of competitive sport.
  • Minding Our Manors
    E3
    Minding Our ManorsViscount Crichton from Crom Castle in Fermanagh sets out to explore the challenges faced by modern aristocracy as they endeavour to maintain and fund their historical homes. Ballywalter Park in County Down, owned by Lord and Lady Dunleath is the focus of Viscount Crichton's visit in this programme. With exclusive and candid access to the Lord and Lady of the house it is a rare opportunity to witness what really goes on behind the closed doors of one of Ulster's finest stately homes and a revealing insight into the huge responsibility that comes with inheriting a family estate.
  • Children's Hospice
    E4
    Children's HospiceReceiving the diagnosis that your child is life-limited is devastating for families and they need support. This film follows some of those families whose lives have had to change beyond all recognition as they care for their children's complex needs with the support of the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. We follow six-year-old Natasha whose visits to the hospice give her mum Natalie a much needed break. We join five-year-old Caelainn Ball and his parents on one of their regular trips to Great Ormond Street Hospital and we meet three-year-old Oisín on his first trip to the Children's Hospice.
  • The Last Minyan
    E5
    The Last MinyanA Belfast Jewish Story The Last Minyan tells the story of the disappearing world of the Belfast Jewish community, as seen from the inside. Film-maker Aaron Black observes the ageing community as it struggles to gather the ten men or Minyan needed for a prayer service. The film explores the reasons why keeping the synagogue open and the community going is so important to those who remain. Small Jewish communities are dying all over the UK, this is the story of one of them

 

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