Reeling in the Years

tv show

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58 total episodes

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6 seasons

First Aired January 22, 1999

Overview

Each episode looks back at the news and events of a particular year, using news archive footage, along with subtitles as the means of narration, to recount notable Irish and international events of the time.

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1976

Season 3 - Episode 7 - 0h 25m

Air Date

October 22, 2002

Overview

In 1976, the £5 note design changed, featuring poet John Scotus Erigena instead of Lady Hazel Lavery. Violent riots in Soweto lead to open revolt and hundreds of deaths as South African security forces are instructed to restore order. In Rhodesia, Prime Minister Ian Smith agrees to a plan to end white minority rule. Ireland's Cabinet Minister Paddy Donegan sparks a crisis after criticizing President Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, who resigns. Patrick Hillery is elected President. Harold Wilson resigns as UK Prime Minister, succeeded by James Callaghan. Ireland faces a severe recession, with Finance Minister Richie Ryan introducing strict measures. The year also sees a bank strike, Abba topping charts, and Nadia Comaneci winning three Olympic golds. Jimmy Carter is elected U.S. President, while tensions in Northern Ireland escalate with IRA violence. In sports, Cork wins the All-Ireland Hurling Final, and Dublin defeats Kerry in the Football Final.