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Ballymagash (1983)

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Ireland

How it feels

This Irish TV series, set in the fictional town of Ballymagash, takes a satirical look at local stories and personalities. It was hosted by Frank Hall and featured many of the same cast members from earlier satirical shows.

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What happens

Ballymagash is a satirical Irish television programme that aired on RTÉ One for one series in 1983. Presented by Frank Hall and featuring many of the cast members from the earlier Hall's Pictorial Weekly, the show was set in the fictional town of Ballymagash and cast a satirical eye on some of the "local" stories and personalities. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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