The Faces of Family Business explores how multi‑generational companies operate in Northern Ireland. Hosted by Ian Smyth and Darren McDowell, the series profiles ten established family enterprises across two seasons aired between June and December 2024.

Season one features Morelli Ice Cream (established 1911), McKeever Hotels, Henry Brothers, Long Meadow, Menarys department stores, and Lynas Foodservice. Season two covers Mount Charles (a facilities management firm employing 3,000 people), Linwoods Health Foods, 4Beauty Group, and Seating Matters. Hosts interview family members about maintaining business integrity while preserving family values, succession planning, community engagement, and competing against corporate rivals.

Topics include physical retail versus online shopping, balancing growth with heritage, and the challenges of keeping family cohesion while scaling operations. It’s an examination of how long‑standing local businesses survive and thrive in modern markets.