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Ahead of hanging up his shoes, Michael Flatley talks about cultural exports and how the Irish are viewed.

He told Andrew Neil about how the nation has "punched above our weight" with a series of film, writing and musical stars.

The Lord of the Dance said the secret of the global brand was "the Irish", and explained it was "their willingness to give love to everybody I think, there is something very special about Ireland."