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In Focus

In Focus profiles people and organisations making a difference across Northern Ireland. The series runs spotlights campaigners, artists and community leaders.

Recent episodes include Margaretta D’Arcy – dubbed ‘Ireland’s Guantanamo Granny’ – May Hezlet on arts leadership, Joby Fox’s refugee rescue work, and journalist Chris Moore. Earlier programmes covered the Shankill Shared Women’s Centre, Sharon Radcliffe, Beyond Skin peacebuilding organisation, Living Wage Week advocacy, Thia Dickey, Paula McIntyre, Colin Urwin, and Gort na Móna.

Each episode focuses on individuals driving social change, whether through direct action, cultural work or community support.

An ambitious Climate Change Bill for NI, aims to establish a mandate for climate change mitigation and adaptation in Northern Ireland.
Show added:
24/12/2020
In conversation with Peter Emerson, political activist, who talks about his trip overland to China and his new book.
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17/12/2020
Havelock House: The Future? Discussion with residents of Donegall Pass, local historian Dr. Ken Griffin & elected representatives.
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13/11/2020
The Ormeau Parklet is a test model helping to expand public spaces for people and businesses in Belfast.
Show added:
01/11/2020
Charlie Fisher from Development Trust NI talks about the learn term effects of Coronavirus on the economy and new ways to rebuild local economies moving forward.
Show added:
15/10/2020
Gerry Carroll from People Before Profit talks about bringing forward the Trade Union Freedom Bill designed to make it easier for workers to strike.
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11/10/2020
Interviews with organisers and street artists who took part in this years Hit The North street art festival.
Show added:
30/09/2020
Terry Reilly from Gort na Móna GAA club discusses how they responded to a player’s positive Covid-19 test.
Show added:
20/08/2020
Interview with Máire Thompson, Principal of Hazelwood Integrated College, on the controversy over this year’s A Level grades.
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19/08/2020
The ONSIDE project is a cross border project created to address the social isolation experienced by disabled people.
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19/08/2020
Musician Isobel Anderson talks about being self sufficient in the music industry and helping women become pro active in getting their music recorded and out into the world.
Show added:
17/08/2020
Start Together music production studios on life after lockdown.
Show added:
11/08/2020