Radio "Ulster" an' the Rev Dr.

The Reverend Dr.

The Hoose o' Lairds hiv decided fur til mark the elevation o' the Rev Dr Big The Laird Backside by the production o' an action figure o' the big man. Priced at a competitive £16.90, the doll comes with a range o' accessories, includin' snowballs, a red beret, a pint of the devil's buttermilk an' a turn coat.

If any o' yis doubt how much time ah hiv til waste, this was the original thit the Hoose based their figue oan - http://www.tfhsg.com/lotr18legolasbox.jpg

The Radio

As Ah'm sure yis are aware we are priviliged in this country fur til hiv twa BBC radio stations, Ulster an' Foyle. Whilst themuns in Foyle can dae whit they like, Ah fur yin expect the Radio Ulster boys til live up til their name an' put oot suitlable material fur the Ulster Scot. As ah hiv pointed oot befair, yis are the British BC, nat the Free State BC. Thus ah am gratified fur til larn thit they hiv a new Ulster Scots drama series in the offin', a small step at laist in redressin' the balance. Details are below, but ah wud like fur til point oot thit ah didne write it, fur a wud niver hiv calt an Ulster Scot Paddy.

Sunday 18^th July 2010 4.03pm / Repeat Wednesday 22^nd July 2010 7.30pm 
EPISODE 1 - HIS CHRISTMAS DAY

This is the first in a series of humorous stories, featuring the trials and adventures of Mr Paddy McQuillan: in this first episode, it's Christmas Day and Paddy goes to Belfast where he has a rather unfortunate encounter at a Masonic Lodge....

EPISODE 2 - HIS TRIP TO GLASGOW (Part 1)

This story begins with Paddy deciding, despite his mother’s grave misgivings, to visit Glasgow.  On board the ferry, he falls in with a Scotsman called Sauny who takes him in hand and promises to show him the sights of the city, starting with a Glasgow Eating House….  This story concludes next week.

Sunday 25th July 2010 4.03pm / Repeat Wednesday 29th July 2010 7.30pm 

EPISODE 3 - HIS TRIP TO GLASGOW (Part 2)

Continued from last week.   Paddy McQuillan is in Glasgow with his new friend, Sauny.  Following some trouble at the Post Office when he tries to collect a money order, Paddy goes shopping - but winds up before the magistrate!  Having talked his way out of a custodial sentence, he takes the ferry back home to his relieved mother.

Sunday 1^st August 2010 4.03pm / Repeat Wednesday 5^th August 2010 7.30pm 

EPISODE 4 - HIS COURTSHIPS

Paddy McQuillan’s mother arranges for him to take tea with the formidable Miss Norris - in the hope of making a match for him.  Paddy, however, takes a shine to the younger and more appealing Maggie Patten and sets out to court her instead.  All doesn’t exactly go smoothly however with the course of true love….

Sunday 8^th August 2010 4.03pm / Repeat Wednesday 12^th August 2010 7.30pm EPISODE 5 - HIS WEDDING 
In preparation for his forthcoming wedding, Paddy McQuillan sets off to Belfast to get the wedding licence.  Then he and Maggie purchase a few essentials in the shops - before it’s time at last for the Big Day!

EPISODE 6 - HIS WEE PADDY and THA CHRISNIN’

A new arrival means new worries for Paddy McQuillan - what with potential hazards round the house and constant crying throughout the night!  However, plans for the baby’s christening soon give Paddy more to think about as he arranges a party for all his friends.

Sunday 15^th August 2010 4.03pm / Repeat Wednesday 19^th August 2010 7.30pm

EPISODE 7 - HIS TWINS

Robin Gordon is very amused to hear that his friends Paddy and Maggie McQuillan have just had twins!  Friends gather round to meet the new-borns and congratulate their parents - and Paddy is persuaded to have a celebratory tea-party.

EPISODE 8 - PADDY McQUILLAN’S TAY PERTY (Part 1)

Robin Gordon and Paddy McQuillan start making arrangements for a tea party to celebrate the arrival of Paddy’s twins. 

Sunday 22^nd August 2010 4.03pm / Repeat Wednesday 26^th August 2010 7.30pm 

EPISODE 9 - PADDY McQUILLAN’S TAY PERTY (Part 2)

It’s Paddy McQuillan’s Tay Perty and friends and family all gather round to help the McQuillan’s christen their new twins - Samuel and Jemima.  With poetry, songs and a presentation to Maggie, everyone has a great time.

EPISODE 10 - McQUILLAN ABROAD

It’s a sad time in County Down  -  for Paddy McQuillan and his family have been forced, by their rackrenting landlord, to sell up and emigrate to Canada.  All their County Down friends gather to bid them farewell.