15 March 2019 Factual, Music 60 mins
Ardal O'Hanlon looks at what started the showband era in Ireland, the people involved, and how it came to an end in the 1980s.
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Ardal O'Hanlon as Himself - Presenter
Stephen Travers as Himself
Des Lee as Himself
Dickie Rock as Himself
Mike Connolly Director
Mike Connolly Producer
Alison Millar Executive Producer
Emma Cahusac Executive Producer
United Kingdom 15 March 2019
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