“This was a very ambitious project undertaken by this production team but one that succeeded fantastically well. It managed to mix lighter moments with heavyweight themes and the personal histories of the people involved were the highlight. The presenters were great too, treating serious issues...”Read full review »
“Not bad as an overview of the history but ultimately it has a pretty clear unionist bias. The guy from the republic literally called himself an Anglophile snd it’s produced by the bbc so what can you expect, but still I have to say I cringed when the deaths of British horses got as much emotional...”Read full review »
Alabama's no. 1 TS fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/21
“Can’t believe we’re at the end of this and a whole year has gone by. I have so enjoyed this podcast. It’s always left me wanting more. Huge thanks to all involved.”
Shimizu18 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/05/21
“Loving this podcast.
Enjoying the week by week approach as the year unfolds. Gives more of an idea of how long events took and what it might have felt like to be alive while it was happening.”
“During these strange times Friday is the highlight of the week with next episode of year ‘21. Brilliant show with appropriate Ulster humour - well done. Excellent production
Any thoughts of publishing a book based on the years podcasts ?- would make a great Xmas gift?”
Born 62 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/30/21
“After three episodes I STILL had no idea WHY Northern Ireland was formed. Too focused on minutiae and not enough on larger themes. Discursive, jocular; short on concision and hooks.”
“This is relatively recent history made fascinating, brought to life and easy to listen to, helped along by the two brilliant presenters.
The balance of politics is just right, everyone will learn.
Expert voices from North South and elsewhere are informative clear and precise.
And to the...”Read full review »
ColinVasc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/16/21
“An important character from history of the time whose name I didn’t know. Fascinating - and revealed in such a colourful and engaging way. Great collaboration and the enthusiasm of the contributors shines through”
Dawn#J via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/14/21
“A podcast that requires the intro episode to be called ‘Rules of Engagement’ is setting our the Ts&Cs of listening, especially, as I am, if you are from the 6 Counties of Northern Ireland. Mills and Harvey have informed, challenged, adjusted my understanding of a number of event, and (so far...”Read full review »
Colm Cunningham via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/07/21
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