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Stormont, the home of the Northern Ireland government, is not just about politics.  It’s also a magnificent park enjoyed by thousands of visitors.  Helen Mark explores its’ attractions. “my pick of the day” ……….. Gillian Reynolds, The Sunday Times. 25 minute documentary for BBC Radio 4’s Open Country Series Broadcast April 2021   Presenter: Helen Mark Audio Engineer: Michael Harrison Executive Producer: John Deering Producer: Kathleen Carragher   [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/OpenCountry-20210401-StormontEstate-1.mp3"][/audio]...

Margaret Fay Shaw gave up a privileged upbringing and classical music training in 1920’s New York to live in the Gaelic-speaking world of the Outer Hebrides. She used her classical training to notate and later record the first proper archive of Gaelic song and folklore from the Western Isles. Fiona Mackenzie, professional singer and archivist for the National Trust for Scotland, tells Margaret Fay’s remarkable...

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, on the westernmost tip of the UK mainland – on a clear day spectacular views towards Skye and the Outer Hebrides but on a dark stormy night a desolate forbidding place. A community trust has taken over the Lighthouse’s visitor facilities to develop its tourist potential. Helen Mark finds out more about their plans. 25 minute documentary for BBC Radio 4’s Open Country Series. Broadcast October...

Helen Mark explores Eilean Shona, a small island on the West Coast of Scotland –  owned by Vanessa Branson, sister of Richard. Once a crofting community, it’s now a holiday destination, an artists’ retreat and a nature reserve. 25 minute documentary for BBC Radio 4’s Open Country series Broadcast October 2020   Presenter: Helen Mark Audio Engineer: Michael Harrison Executive Producer: John Deering Producer: Kathleen Carragher   [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/OpenCountry-20201126-EileanShona.mp3"][/audio]...

Chris Page reports on The “Cash for Ash” Scandal – the botched green energy scheme which brought down Northern Ireland’s power sharing Assembly for three years when it went over budget by hundreds of millions of pounds. “superb reporting”………Gillian Reynolds, The Sunday Times A 30-minute documentary for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Ulster Broadcast February 2020   Presenter: Chris Page, BBC Ireland Correspondent Archive Research: Iain McDowell Audio Engineer: Michael Davidson Executive Producer: John...

Jayne McCormack, goes behind the scenes with Naomi Long and her team in the run up to her spectacular victory in the European Parliamentary Elections. 30-minute documentary for BBC Radio Ulster Broadcast June 2019   Presenter: Jayne McCormack, BBC News NI Political Reporter Audio Engineer: Davy Neill Producer: Kathleen Carragher   [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Inside-Pol-Special-The-Alliance-Surge.mp3"][/audio]...

Jayne McCormack, reports on six tumultuous months in politics, behind the scenes with Northern Ireland MEP and Alliance Party leader, Naomi Long, as she campaigns against Brexit and leads her team into the Westminster December ’19 General Election. A 30-minute documentary for BBC Radio Ulster  Broadcast December 2019   Presenter: Jayne McCormack, BBC News NI Political Reporter Audio Engineer: John Simpson Executive Producer: John Deering Producer: Kathleen Carragher   [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/The-Alliance-Surge_mixdown.mp3"][/audio]...

John Campbell tells the story of  the  spectacular rise and  fall of Cyril Lord, the millionaire carpet king, who brought jobs and glamour to Northern Ireland in the ’60s.  Part One of a Two part series. 30-minute documentary for BBC Radio Ulster Broadcast February 2019   Presenter: John Campbell, BBC NI Economics and Business Editor Audio Engineer: John Simpson Executive Producer: Kathleen Carragher Producer: John Deering   [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Cyril-Lord-Prog-1-final-mix.mp3"][/audio]...

John Campbell tells the story of  the  spectacular rise and  fall of Cyril Lord, the millionaire carpet king, who brought jobs and glamour to Northern Ireland in the ’60s.  Part Two of a Two part series. 30-minute documentary for BBC Radio Ulster Broadcast February 2019   Presenter: John Campbell, BBC NI Economics and Business Editor Audio Engineer: John Simpson Executive Producer: Kathleen Carragher Producer: John Deering   [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Cyril-Lord-Prog-2-final-mix.mp3"][/audio]    ...

She’s been voted the world’s top female chef.  She owns one of London’s finest restaurants and she has cooked for Meghan and Harry.  Jayne McCormack traces the journey of Clare Smyth, Super Chef, from her family farm in Northern Ireland to the top of her profession. 30-minute documentary for BBC Radio Ulster Broadcast January 2019   Presenter: Jayne McCormack, BBC News NI Reporter Audio Engineer: John Simpson Executive Producer: Kathleen Carragher Producer: John Deering   [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Clare-Smyth-SUPERCHEF-Prog-final-mix-1.mp3"][/audio]...