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Belfast's Richest Radical
Historian John Bew explores the remarkable story of William Tennent, whose private life was cloaked in scandal and who was almost hanged for his part in the 1798 Rising, yet he went on to become the richest man in Belfast.
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Sun 29 May 2016
22:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
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Tennent at Fort George prison in the Scottish Isles
Duration: 02:55
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An unconventional private life
Duration: 03:07
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Bew |
| Director | Brian Henry Martin |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hewitt |
| Executive Producer | Deirdre Devlin |
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- Sun 29 May 2016 22:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
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