Episode 1
William Crawley explores the USA's rich cultural connections with Ulster. In this first episode, William discovers the dangers faced by Ulster settlers on the frontier of Maine.
William Crawley travels to the USA to reveal the remarkable stories of the Ulstermen and women who have helped shape the country's industry, culture and politics.
In this first episode, William discovers the dangers faced by Ulster settlers on the frontier of Maine, why so many Ulster-Scots came to Pennsylvania, and how Presbyterian radicals helped America gain independence from Britain.
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Leaving Boston to go to the Kennebec River
Duration: 01:41
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | William Crawley |
| Producer | Ben O'Loan |
| Director | Jane Magowan |
| Executive Producer | Deirdre Devlin |
Broadcasts
- Sun 30 Oct 2016 22:00±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland
- Sat 5 Nov 2016 16:30±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland
- Sunday 21:30±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
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