UTV programmes

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Up Close investigates the climate change emergency and the need for urgent action in Northern Ireland.

Up Close - The Climate Emergency

We’re crystal cutting in County Tyrone and head to the heart of heritage at the Ulster Folk Museum.

We explore the heritage of blacksmithing in the Glens of Antrim, and meet the projectionist preserving the Golden Age of cinema at the Strand

History In The Making - Episode 6

Joe Mahon is  in South Armagh where they still grow flax to make linen, and where Santa Claus stables his reindeer in between Christmas deliveries.

Joe Mahon learns a few secrets about yoghurt production at Clandeboye
estate and lends a hand building dry stone walls on a golf course.

Mahon's Way - Episode 10

Joe Mahon travels to Donegal Town for an anniversary and more tales of the unexpected while exploring castles, caves and re-constructed railway carriages.

Mahon's Way - Episode 9

UTV Life - Episode 46

 It's back to school for a harp lesson and we find out how a 200 year old telescope is inspiring a new generation of astronomers.

History In The Making - Episode 5

 It's metalwork at the Mournes with one of our last silversmiths, and we find out how to get a tune out of a pipe organ.

History In The Making - Episode 4

It’s race time and our fanciers are excited and nervous. It’s time to see if their hard work and training has paid off. 

The Pigeon People - Episode 4

Joe Mahon joins archaeologists from Queen’s University in Carrickfergus. He also hears the grisly tale of the “ghost” that used to haunt the famous castle.

Mahon's Way - Episode 8

We investigate the hurdles faced by families caring for loved ones with complex needs at home. Contains distressing scenes.

An investigation into convicted sex trafficker Martin Heaney who exploited more than 100 vulnerable women. This programme contains adult themes and sexual references. 

Up Close: Fighting For Care

View from Stormont: Monday, November 11th 2024

Our pigeons take to the skies as this week it's all about the training, with the first race of the season just around the corner.

The Pigeon People - Episode 3

UTV Life - Episode 45

Pamela talks to comedian Paddy Raff and singer Declan O'Rourke.  And Sarah McCarron will be getting a lesson  from top designer Grainne Maher.

Pamela talks to comedian Paddy Raff and singer Declan O'Rourke And Sarah McCarron will be getting a lesson  from top designer Grainne Maher.

UTV Life - Episode 44

View from Stormont: Monday, November 4th 2024

Joe Mahon is in Castletown in County Tyrone. That’s where you’ll find the Ulster American Folk Park, and the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies.

Mahon's Way - Episode 7

View from Stormont: Monday, October 28th 2024

We meet the neon light makers behind some of Belfast's most famous installations, and discover a trade passed down through generations at an Armagh orchard. 

History In The Making - Episode 3

UTV Life - Episode 43

View from Stormont: Monday, October 21st 2024

View from Stormont: Monday, October 14th 2024