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Billy Brown

by mediavoicesni|Published 16 May 2025

Billy worked in UTV for a brief amount of time in its infancy. He recounted his experience finding work in Northern Ireland, and his struggles with career. He started off as an electrician and ended up as a cameraman. 

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