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Walk the Line

Walk the Line

2014•30m
Documentary

Barra Best sets out to uncover and explore some of Northern Ireland's lost railways.

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Production

BBC Northern Ireland

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 13, 2014

Last Aired

September 21, 2015

Networks

BBC One Northern Ireland

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2014-10-13
Barra discovers County Down's version of Stonehenge and spends a day at the races.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2014-10-20
Barra Best hears about the astronomer who fought to keep the railway out of Armagh and the mill owner who paid to get one built. He also ventures into the dark reaches of Ireland's longest railway tunnel.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2014-10-27
Barra Best hears how the Fermanagh railways were used in a game of wartime espionage, takes a trip to the barbers, and uncovers the surprising story of Belleek's gallant lady admiral.

Cast

Barra Best

Barra Best

Self - Presenter

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