Paul Irwin is talking about his experience at UTV during its infancy and how he learnt the job as he worked. He also discusses how he navigated broadcasting before editing, the informalities of Ulster television, such as frequent parties, and how he recorded sound during the troubles.
Daily archives: 16 May 2025
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Billy worked in UTV for a brief amount of time in its infancy, between 1959-1962. He started off as an electrician and ended up as a cameraman.
Joanne talks about how she never anticipated that she would end up in her position, she learnt the job through doing it, and was brought back to Belfast by her mother who got her an interview.
Pat Hawkins discusses her time at Ulster Television and her life, including how she got to live in France and India. She also reminisces over her experience in the Control Room, and her experience interacting with Patrick Hopkins between 1961-1965.