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Telling the John Hume story

A new musical marking 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement.

Beyond Belief: The Life and Mission of John Hume is a new drama musical about the Irish politician who was one of the architects of the Northern Ireland peace process. Marie-Louise Muir goes behind the scenes of the production staged in Hume's home city of Derry with its director Kieran Griffiths. She follows his young company of actors rehearsing for a major production which will be streamed live globally on the 25th anniversary of the signing of the historic peace accord, the Good Friday Agreement.

Presented and produced by Marie-Louise Muir and co-produced by Pauline Moore

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27 minutes

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Sun 16 Apr 2023 18:32GMT
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  • Tue 11 Apr 2023 03:32GMT
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  • Tue 11 Apr 2023 10:32GMT
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  • Tue 11 Apr 2023 21:32GMT
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  • Tue 11 Apr 2023 22:32GMT
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  • Sun 16 Apr 2023 18:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service except East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa