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The Magic Box
The Magic Box

The Magic Box

Genres

Documentary

OverView

A special live broadcast on both BBC and UTV, hosted by Eamonn Holmes, celebrating the best of Northern Ireland television over the past 60 years and marking the occasion of digital switchover.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

55 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

23 October 2012

Country

Northern Ireland

Cast

Julian Simmons

Julian Simmons

Self - UTV Continuity announcer

Eamonn Holmes

Eamonn Holmes

Presenter

Peter Dickson

Peter Dickson

Self

Gloria Hunniford

Gloria Hunniford

Self

Gerry Kelly

Gerry Kelly

Self

Patrick Kielty

Patrick Kielty

Self

Peter Corry

Peter Corry

Self - Performer

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