Walk the Line
2014 · 30m · Documentary
Barra Best sets out to uncover and explore some of Northern Ireland's lost railways.
Episodes
1. Episode 130m · Barra discovers County Down's version of Stonehenge and spends a day at the races.
2. Episode 229m · Barra Best hears about the astronomer who fought to keep the railway out of Armagh and the mill owner who paid to get one built. He also ventures into the dark reaches of Ireland's longest railway tunnel.
3. Episode 329m · Barra Best hears how the Fermanagh railways were used in a game of wartime espionage, takes a trip to the barbers, and uncovers the surprising story of Belleek's gallant lady admiral.More Like This
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