Inside the Merchant

2016•30m

Documentary

Documentary series which goes behind the scenes of the five-star Merchant Hotel in the centre of Belfast

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Production

Waddell Media

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 14, 2016

Last Aired

November 28, 2016

Networks

BBC One

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2016-11-14

The concierge is tasked with parking a fleet of luxury cars, the staff take on the difficult task of cleaning Ireland's largest chandelier, and the hotel hosts an afternoon tea topped with a fashion show in aid of a charity.

Episode 2

Air date: 2016-11-21

The hotel hosts a VIP dinner for Northern Ireland's top hoteliers, unveils a new venture by throwing their first children's birthday party and take on a mammoth makeover, transforming the roof garden into a winter wonderland.

Episode 3

Air date: 2016-11-28

Manager Gavin goes in search of Northern Ireland's biggest and best Christmas tree, and Belfast's biggest festive decorating extravaganza takes place behind the five-star facade.

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