Voice of the Troubles: Stories from the Irish Conflict(52/59 minute versions)
From Charles Lane
| 00:59:00
Producers: Charles Lane
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Broadcast History
National Debut
Transcript
Rundown (newshole version)
00:00 to 00:59, Billboard. In: “25 years ago…” Out: “…Irish Hunger Strike.”
01:00 to 06:29, newshole
06:30 to 18:59, Segment A. In: “You wouldn’t know…” Out: “…window dot org”
19:00 to 19:59, station break
20:00 to 38:59, Segment B. In: “Welcome back…” Out: “…window dot org”
39:00 to 39:59, station break.
40:00 to 58:59, Segment C. In: “Welcome back…” Out: “…and Ray Fisher.”
VOT 60min Sketch
Billboard
NAR1 25 years ago 10 men in Northern Ireland went on hunger strike, and died.
-irish freedom
-propaganda
-thud
-beaten to death
NAR2 As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan plod on, we’ll look this hour at similar conflict the reached it’s peak 25 years ago. Where a for...
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Timing and Cues
Rundown (newshole version)
00:00 to 00:59, Billboard. In: "25 years ago..." Out: "...Irish Hunger Strike."
01:00 to 06:29, newshole
06:30 to 18:59, Segment A. In: "You wouldn't know..." Out: "...window dot org"
19:00 to 19:59, station break
20:00 to 38:59, Segment B. In: "Welcome back..." Out: "...window dot org"
39:00 to 39:59, station break.
40:00 to 58:59, Segment C. In: "Welcome back..." Out: "...and Ray Fisher."
Rundown (59 minute version)
00:00 to 00:59, Billboard. In: "25 years ago..." Out: "...Irish Hunger Strike."
01:00 to 12:29, Segment A. In: "You wouldn't know..." Out: "...window dot org"
12:30 to 13:29, station break
14:30 to 38:59, Segment B. In: "Welcome back..." Out: "...window dot org"
39:00 to 39:59, station break.
40:00 to 58:59, Segment C. In: "Welcome back..." Out: "...and Ray Fisher."
Musical Works
-Unknown Title, Jolly Beggermen, no album info
-First Day, Anuna, Anuna
-(Cats Chasing Butterflies, Wild Mountain Thyme, My Irish Valentine), The Brobdingnogian Barbs, no album info
-Parting Glass, Mark Gunn, no album info
-Unknown Title, Ray Fisher, no album info
Additional Files
- Clock rundown (rundown.doc)
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Additional Information
- Produced: Jul 01, 2006
- Added to PRX: Jul 07, 2006
- This piece is in English
David Swatling
Posted on February 22, 2007 at 02:21 AM | Permalink
Review of Voice of the Troubles: Stories from the Irish Conflict(52/59 minute versions)
The Irish are great storytellers and producer Charles Lane wisely allows his speakers to tell their tales of the Troubles with little intervention. From a man watching his brother die during the 1981 Hunger Strikes to the childhood memories of a man and woman on opposite sides of the conflict, this piece builds in momentum to make a compelling if disturbing portrait of ordinary people in unsettling times.
More than a peg to the 25th anniversary of the Hunger Strikes, the power here lies in its subtle parallels to the conflict in Iraq. Even if only mentioned briefly at the beginning and end, it resonates throughout the whole program - especially in the smallest of details, often supported with haunting Irish music.
Unbeatable as a serious meditation on St. Patrick's Day! If you desire a somewhat lighter touch, Lane also has a more musical offering in Songs of the Troubles. But the real voices should be heard any day another car bomb explodes in a street market, or another child's father is shot on the streets of his own city, or another conflict befalls another generation in another country.
Note: I listened to the full-hour version but there is also a newshole version, as well as promos and even a 3 minute demo for busy PD's - it shouldn't take any longer than that to decide to air this piece for your listeners.