The Band

In the first episode of this new documentary series exploring the world of marching bands, 9 year-old Jamie from Ballygowan prepares to play alongside his dad in an important competition, while Rachel from Antrim swaps her flute for her fiddle as she celebrates her 21st birthday.

In this second episode of this series, Angela from Drum in County Monaghan reflects on the friendships she has forged over many years in an accordion band, while Amanda from Fivemiletown has her hands full getting her three children ready to perform with the local pipe band.

In the final episode of this documentary series, a baby on the way means Julie Ann from Dunloy has to miss out on some band activities while Sam, a farmer from Ballygowan, is determined his band will pick up the big prize at an end of season competition.