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A Kist o Wurds

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A Kist o Wurds is a BBC Northern Ireland Ulster-Scots radio programme that has been running since 2002.[1] The show is produced by Chris Spurr, for Blackthorn Productions.[2] Each week it contains a selection of music, poetry and news from across the country and is a source of information on the Ulster-Scots language, culture, literary traditions and history.[3] Broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster on Sundays at 4pm and repeated on Wednesdays at 7.30pm on Radio Ulster and Radio Foyle.

Presenters

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The radio programme is often presented by Anne Morrison-Smyth and Helen Mark,[4] and other presenters include: Charlie Gillen, Conal Gillespie, Jackie Morrison, Laura Spence, Tracey Gillen, Will McAvoy, Willie Cromie, Charlie Reynolds, Alister McReynolds, Willie Drennan, Wilson Burgess and Andy Mattison.

References

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  1. ^ A Kist o Wurds.bbc.co.uk
  2. ^ "BBC Radio Ulster - A Kist o Wurds, Series 33, Episode 15". bbc.co.uk. 6 August 2019.
  3. ^ Clare Harrison.Why this cutty was shocked by hamely tongue.Belfast Telegraph.October 17, 2013.
  4. ^ Cate McCurry.BBC moves to allay fears of Ulster-Scots show axe.Belfast Telegraph.
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