A forgotten history of Northern Ireland is unveiled through a journey into Ulster Television’s archives, and the rediscovery of the first locally-produced network drama, Boatman Do Not Tarry.
The Bannfoot Ferry is of 0 hour(s) and 19 minute(s). It is Produced By: Northern Ireland Screen, BFI Network. It was released on 2024-06-22.
Genres: DocumentaryHistory
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