The Band - SERIES 3
3 x 30' - BBC ONE NI (2024)
Culture, character and community united by a shared love of music. Enter the unique world of Northern Ireland's marching bands, with the passionate people keeping the beat alive.
The series returns featuring the people who can’t imagine life without a marching band.
EPISODE 1
Linda from Tandragee reveals why Scarva is her favourite parade of the year, Alicia from Kinallen prepares for the Twelfth in Loughbrickland and Aaron takes part in a parade in East Belfast.
EPISODE 2
Tim from Portadown explains how being a band member helps him live with his disability, Sheila from Ballygawley reveals how she met her American husband Steve. Andrew and his band take part in the annual Apprentice Boys parade in Londonderry.
EPISODE 3
It’s the countdown to the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, as Errin and his band Closkelt compete against the best in Grade 1 and Margaret and her Tullylagan band are determined to win Grade 3A. Back home in Kilkeel, Jasmin and her father Reggie are preparing for a parade in their home town.