The Magic Box

A special live broadcast on both BBC and UTV, hosted by Eamonn Holmes, celebrating the best of Northern Ireland television over the past 60 years and marking the occasion of digital switchover.

Cast

Julian Simmons

as Self - UTV Continuity announcer

Eamonn Holmes

as Presenter

Peter Dickson

as Self

Gloria Hunniford

as Self

Gerry Kelly

as Self

Patrick Kielty

as Self

Peter Corry

as Self - Performer

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