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Wild Rover produces high-profile entertainment, comedy and popular factual programmes
from its Belfast base for local, national and international television. Here are some of our favourite projects.
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JUST FOR LAUGHS
The hit hidden-camera show for Saturday nights on BBC ONE - featuring ordinary members of the public in extraordinary situations. Now in its 5th season, the UK show first aired on the BBC in 2003 and quickly established itself as one of the most popular entertainment series in Britain.
Actors' Profiles
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GET SMARTER IN A WEEK
Hosted by Michael Aspel and Sian Williams, the BBC ONE interactive special Get Smarter in a Week proved anyone can boost their brain-power in just seven days - simply by following our Get Smarter Guide. Go online for handy hints and tips on getting smarter, and then put yourself to the test with our online quiz. Now a successful international format represented by Sony Entertainment Formats.
Get Smarter BBC Site
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THE BIG BUMPER SCIENCE QUIZ
Broadcast live from the W5 science centre on BBC ONE, this interactive quiz show took science out of the lab and into the living room. Complete with big explosions, brain-teasing questions, and even a talking owl, the Big Bumper Science Quiz was a test for the entire family to enjoy. Take our online quiz to see if your science skills are up to scratch.
Big Bumper Science Quiz BBC SIte
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WOULD YOU PASS THE ELEVEN PLUS?
Hosted by Eamonn Holmes and Christine Bleakley, Would You Pass the 11+ was BBC Northern Ireland's first ever interactive television event, allowing the grown-ups to take the same school test as the eleven-year-olds. Dust off your old school books and take our online test to see how much you remember.
BBC Northern Ireland Site
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A DAY IN THE WESTLIFE OF SHANE
A unique behind-the -scenes look at the UK's number one boy-band for Channel 4 through the eyes of frontman Shane Filan - with full access to his home life, his backstage preparations, and his onstage performance in front of 30,000 fans.
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ALL MIXED UP
It's the simple UTV format that became the most successful local game show in the UK. With Eamonn Holmes playing quizmaster, we gave the contestants the questions and the answers, but they were all mixed up. All they had to do was put them together again.
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MCKEEVER
The multi-talented Nuala McKeever, Ireland's leading comedienne, played a breathtaking array of comedic characters in this hugely popular sketch show series for UTV.
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THE SUPER LEAGUE SHOW
Featuring the best of the Rugby League action from the weekend's outstanding games, heated studio discussions, and a look at the then current issues in Rugby League, The Super League Show was unmissable viewing for the discerning fan.
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HAPPY EVER AFTER
This access driven, 1 hour Valentines' Day special for the ITV Network revealed the secrets of celebrities' long lasting marriages and relationships. Highlights include Les Dennis and Amanda Holden before their breakup, Neil and Christine Hamilton before the libel trial, and the oldest married couple in the world. Who said romance was dead?
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NORTHERN IRELAND - OUR STORY
Premiered in the Millennium Dome on St Patrick's Day 2000, Our Story is a short film about Northern Ireland made by children from the province. It features original artwork specially drawn and animated by those children as well as extensive archive material. The film has been screened all over the world to promote Northern Ireland.
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JOURNEYS
The award winning spirituality series for UTV explored life's difficult questions and journeyed with people through their darkest hours, where teachings were tested and faith was called upon for survival. The first series won the CBC Gold Award for the best religious series in the UK.
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