The back-stop’s here? Bad puns with top political coverage from Northern Ireland. Red Lines brings you essential analysis and commentary by BBC NI’s politics team.
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Podcast with input from contributors to Derry's community magazine - a focus on the articles featured on fingerpost.ie
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The essential guide to the world's top golf courses. Neil White and Ian Woods review the Top 100 courses in the UK and Ireland, continental Europe and the World! In 2020 Neil began a challenge to play all of the world's top courses. You can read his reviews at www.thegolfpilgrim.com. Now you can listen to his reviews, as he gives an honest account of the courses, the practice facilities, and the food available. Is it value for money? Will you be made to feel welcome as a visitor? There are c ...
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The effect of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. What does the decision to Leave mean for Britain, for relations between EU countries and for the world?
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Join West End theatre stars Lizzie Bea and Alfie Parker on the road as they tour the country- and the world- performing in shows and exploring the local arts along the way! *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 UK/Ireland Tour Tickets: https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/ Show Socials: https://twitter.com/80Playspodcast -- https://www.instagram.com/thrashntreasurepodcast/ -- https://www.tumblr.com/aroundtheworldin80playspod E-mail suggestions/questions: 80playspodcast@gmail.com Lizzie on Soc ...
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Carl Burell reminisces about his old friend Robert Frost, sharing stories about Rob with the people of Derry, New Hampshire attending the Centennial Celebration of Derry in 1927. This reenactment offers an inside look at the early years of Robert Frost through the eyes of Carl Burell, a childhood friend, farming mentor and hired hand on Frost’s first farm in Derry. Carl’s closeup view provides a unique perspective on Frost’s life among the people of Derry, whom he freely appropriated in much ...
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A podcast series that looks at how design is being used to tackle major social challenges around the world. Hosted by Jak Spencer, Research Fellow at the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at the Royal College of Art in London.
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Portstewart, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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Are there more dramatic opening holes in the UK and Ireland? The scenery and the giant dunes help make Portstewart's front 9 among the best links courses anywhere. But is it a game of two halves? Well, the club are improving holes on the back 9 to keep the thrills coming. And even in a three club wind, Ian manages a decent round. Do you agree with …
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All Glowed Up (Stop 12: Derry/Londonderry)
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Episode 12: Derry/Londonderry – This week, it's all about Rugrats as we shine a light on the Lighting and Sound teams who keep the Sister Act UK/Ireland tour in check! Plus, Lizzie and Alfie chat about Alfie's time in Derry/Londonderry, and Lizzie works out Which Rugrats Character is each Sister Act Crew Member! *** Sister Act: the Musical 2023-24 …
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Mark Carruthers chats to Denis Bradley about his political influences & inspirations.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Episode 13: Brighton – This week, Alfie's home-sweet-home for the week! As the Sister Act UK/Tour stop shines its light on Brighton, Alfie's all-excited to spend some time with Lizzie... But will she even be home?! Plus, we find out about some more theatre ghosts, what Dolly got up to, and where to buy the best bagels in Brighton! *** Sister Act: t…
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If you build it, who will come? The big yellow diggers have transformed this part of Staffordshire into the JCB owner’s fields of dreams. It’s now hosting LIV events, so it’s good enough for the professionals. But is it somewhere mid-handicappers will enjoy? Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!…
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Mark Carruthers chats to Sinn Féin's Máirtín Ó Muilleoir about his political influences & inspirations.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Royal Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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A special episode on the fabulous Dunluce Championship Links which hosted The Open in 2019, and will again in 2025. With a special guest appearance from actor James Nesbitt who is a Royal Portrush member and lives in the town. It's Ian's favourite course for many reasons - and he has family connections to the club...but listen right to the end for …
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Mark Carruthers chats to Edwin Poots about his political influences & inspirations. This conversation was recorded before the recent trouble in south Belfast.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Episode 11: Dublin – It's our lucky day, because this week the gang's in Dublin! Well, Alfie and Lizzie are, as Queen Bea swims over to Ireland for a visit while Alfie continues on the Sister Act: the Musical UK/Ireland tour- with Dolly enjoying a holiday at Nanny Sue's. Plus, for this week's tour feature, Lizzie and Alfie discuss the joys of stayi…
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The course which Bernhard Langer made famous - by climbing a tree to play a shot. And he wasn't the only top player to leave his mark on this famous Yorkshire course. Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!By Neil White and Ian Woods
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Mark Carruthers chats to SDLP MP Claire Hanna about her political influences & inspirations.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Leicester Curve Your Enthusiasm (Stop 10: Leicester)
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Episode 10: Leicester – Raise the walls, because this week we're in Leicester! Well, Alfie is, while he continues on the Sister Act: the Musical UK/Ireland tour, whilst Lizzie relaxes at home with Dolly - but not without a quick visit to Leicester's famed Curve! Plus, the adorabubble-duo detail the experience of re-rehearsing the show, explain the …
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Ashridge is a great example of how your enjoyment of a course can depend on whether it's set up for recreational golfers or top amateurs. When we played a couple of years ago on the eve of a high-level competition, the rough was so punishing, the round became an ordeal. But on our latest visit, Ashridge was a delight. Did that mean it was easy? Of …
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Shipping up to Beamish (Stop 9: Sunderland)
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Episode 9: Sunderland – Ahoy there! We've sailed into Sunderland for the 9th stop of the Sister Act: the Musical UK/Ireland tour! This week, Lizzie goes off on her own exciting adventure whilst Alfie takes Dolly down to Beamish to check out the historical villages and museum. Plus, we discuss the ins and outs of touring with such a massive set. ***…
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Woodbridge is a hidden heathland gem within the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Its quirky holes spurred Neil on to believing he would manage a stellar round but there was a sting in its tail - and a recently discovered Second World War look-out. Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!By Neil White and Ian Woods
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Episode 8: Bradford. We're baaa-aack! It's time to kick off our Second Leg, and this week we're getting up to some Bradford Lovin' for the 8th stop of the Sister Act UK and Ireland Tour! Join West End star Lizzie Bea, and her hunky partner Alfie Parker as they detail what it's like traveling the Kingdom with one's fiancée, before they take us on a …
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Mrs W collects the champagne again as Neil imagines Parkstone's former pro and famous BBC commentator Peter Alliss having a right good giggle at his attempts to ascend its dramatic false fronts. Meanwhile, Ian and Neil discuss how nature conversation has been critical to making this one of the England's most picturesque courses. https://www.thegolf…
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A gift from East Devon's Captain briefly elevates Neil's game to rarely-seen levels of golfing skill! Lots of conservation work is changing East Devon for the better and check out the green fees for visitors...some bargain prices for visitors to this very scenic course. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/east-devon https://www.eastdevongolfclub.co…
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Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Suzanne Breen and Jayne McCormack to look back at what caused the big surprises in the general election.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Remedy Oak may only be twenty years old, but ancient woodland and a 16th century monarch help to make it feel a lot more mature. And with lots of water to swallow errant shots, a member's advice is to give your Pro V1s a rest and use cheaper balls! https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/remedy-oak https://www.remedyoak.com/ Do you agree with our revie…
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The Constituency Profiles: Fermanagh South Tyrone, West Tyrone and Mid Ulster
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Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Enda McClafferty and David Young to assess another three Westminster constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Remember the golf course that saw the start of the LIV revolution, with black London taxis ferrying the players to each hole for a shotgun start? After two years, the LIV circus has moved on - to JCB in Staffordshire, but Centurion still hosts an Aramco event for the top female players. It's a private club, only members and their guests can play - …
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We're all looking for hidden gems to play....Tandridge certainly isn't hidden, but it is a gem that you might not know much about. Surrey is blessed with so many great heathland courses, but this is a parkland track that took our breath away with some dramatic holes. In it's centenary year, has it ever looked better? Well...that's a subject for deb…
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The Constituency Profiles: Belfast North, South, East and West.
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Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Brendan Hughes and Suzanne Breen to look at the race for Westminster in four more constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Two great courses side by side, and a club that has had four prime ministers and a King among its members. More recently it's hosted a Ryder Cup and tournaments featuring some of the best male and female. players in the world. Our special guest is Tom McKibbin, who talks about how his two rounds at Walton Heath earned him a place in his first major…
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The Constituency Profiles: North, South and East Antrim.
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Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Jayne McCormack and Stephen Walker to look at the Westminster race in three more constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster
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We're back....after a bit of a break while Neil travels to a golf course far, far away. Lofoten Links may be like no other course on earth. It's in northern Norway, and because it's in the Arctic Circle, the sun never sets in the summer months. So if you've ever wanted to play golf 24 hours a day, this is the course for you. Bring plenty of balls a…
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The Constituency Profiles: Lagan Valley, Upper Bann and Newry & Armagh
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Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Suzanne Breen and Gareth Gordon to assess the candidates running for Westminster in Lagan Valley, Upper Bann and Newry & Armagh.By BBC Radio Ulster
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In sport, everyone knows how important it is to be First. Prestwick's fame is largely based on being the first venue of the Open Championship. That contest, over the original 12 holes, was won by Willie Park. Prestwick hosted the Open a total of 24 times, but it hasn't staged golf's oldest and most famous competition since 1925. So, a century later…
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The Constituency Profiles: Foyle & East Londonderry
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Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Enda McClafferty & Freya McClements to assess the candidates running for Westminster in Foyle & East Londonderry.By BBC Radio Ulster
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NOW UPDATED! One of the world's greatest golf courses, owned by one of the world's most controversial men. Is it possible to discuss Turnberry without mentioning Trump? Of course not. One is universally praised; the other divides opinion like no man on earth. Would Turnberry be so good without Donald Trump's involvement? Would it stand a better cha…
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"I loved the place so much I bought it." Well not quite...but Neil and his wife played one round at Silloth on Solway and immediately applied for membership. This is a hidden gem and probably the best value top 100 course in the UK, despite rating higher than many illustrious names in the list of great British courses. It can be a trek to get there…
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The Constituency Profiles: N Down, S Down and Strangford.
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Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Jayne McCormack and Stephen Walker to assess the candidates running for Westminster in North Down, South Down and Strangford.By BBC Radio Ulster
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We're back at England's premier two-course club to play Sunningdale New - which is now more than a hundred years old. It's not quite as highly rated as the Old - but they're both in the Top 100 in the world! It's a tough round for Neil, but even more painful for his playing partner... https://www.sunningdalegolfclub.co.uk/ https://www.thegolfpilgri…
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Moor Park may have one of the grandest clubhouses in the UK, but was Neil's driving as majestic as the surroundings? Spoiler alert...no. This is a club which is steeped in history. And this is certainly the only episode where Capability Brown and Jane Austen will get a mention. Plus Ian confesses to locker room pilfering! https://www.moorparkgc.co.…
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Woking - the first of the famous 3 Surrey Ws to be built and the second we've reviewed in recent weeks. It's a fantastic course to play, but Woking has also written a significant chapter in golf history. When the club introduced the first fairway bunkers on an inland course, it revolutionised golf architecture around the world. It also has some of …
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The course where US Open champion and Ryder Cup hero Justin Rose mastered the game. Don't get lost on the way....it's North Hants, not Northants! It's about to undergo major renovation work which should help it retain its place in England's Top 100. Did Neil succeed in nailing his first ever hole in one? https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/north-ha…
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Will Rishi Sunak's Rwanda policy impact the local elections in the Republic?By BBC Radio Ulster
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Rosapenna, County Donegal, Ireland. Part 2: St Patrick's Links
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Is this is the most spectacular course we've ever played? St Patrick's Links opened only three years ago, but a layout some have hailed as Tom Doak's masterpiece has already leapt into the top 50 in the world! We played it on a beautiful day when the course had surely never looked better. The scenery takes your breath away. But how did St Pat's pla…
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Rosapenna, County Donegal, Ireland. Part 1: Sandy Hills and Old Tom Morris
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A three-day competition leads to a two-part podcast! Ian and Neil play in the Muckish Links Classic over the three courses at Rosapenna. (Muckish is the name of the mountain that looks down on this fantastic landscape.) In Part One we discuss Sandy Hills, which is ranked 61 in UK and Ireland. and Old Tom Morris which is rated the 32nd best course i…
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The Duchess isn't rated as highly as the Duke's or Marquess courses, but all three benefit from a majestic setting at Woburn, and members there reckon it deserves higher praise. Ian and Neil are guided around the course by David Hay, son of Alex - Woburn's first Director of Golf who became known to millions as a BBC commentator. https://www.thegolf…
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DUP founding member Wallace Thompson tells Mark Caruthers about his changing political views and how other unionists have told him they agree a united Ireland is "inevitable".By BBC Radio Ulster
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What does Tim Henman have in common with James Bond? Does the former tennis player have a licence to kill? Or is 007 partial to a game of mixed doubles? Well, neither, actually. Bond author Ian Fleming was a member of Huntercombe Golf Club, and Henman regularly wins competitions at his home club. Ian and Neil reflect on not one but two rounds at th…
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Gleneagles (King's and Queen's), Perthshire, Scotland
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The UK's Number One golf resort and a "glorious playground", according to their website. How were the swings of Neil and Mrs W in a competition organised by the Hole In One club? They played two of the three Championship courses at Gleneagles, the King's and Queens. Find out if they played like Jack (Nicklaus) or a pair of Jokers. www.thegolfpilgri…
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Carnoustie will be forever synonyous with Jean Van De Velde's meltdown which cost him The Open championship. So how would Neil and Mrs W cope with the burn on the 18th? And could they meet the challenge and avoid all the bunkers? www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/carnoustie www.carnoustiegolflinks.com Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!…
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Gorgeous Seignosse, near Biarritz will take your breath away- especially if you decide to walk rather than use a buggy! And save some energy for the big finish - a Par 6! www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/seignosse www.seignosse-golf.com/en/ Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!By Neil White and Ian Woods
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Mark Carruthers is joined by Deirdre Hargey, Jonathan Buckley, Eóin Tennyson, John Stewart, Matthew O'Toole and Gerry Carroll to discuss the perilous state of Stormont finances.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Neil is back In Spain to pay homage to his hero. Pedrena was the course where a young genius called Seve Ballesteros first caddied and put into practice skills he learned by playing on a nearby beach. An exclusive club with fast and tricky greens - stay tuned for what happens on the 18th..... www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/real-golf-de-pedreña https:/…
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Mr and Mrs W travel to Biarritz, to a club with more than a thousand members. And one of them, like a fine French wine, seems to improve with age. www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/chiberta www.golfchiberta.com Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!By Neil White and Ian Woods
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This week Ian and Neil play one of the very best courses in the world - and discover the joy of golf with two canine companions. There'll be a bit of name-dropping too - as we play spot the celebrity. www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/sunningdale-old www.sunningdalegolfclub.co.uk/old_course Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!…
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