Brave New World
Brave New World: Season 2

Air Date

October 18, 2015

Episodes

3 episodes

Brave New World

Season 2

Episodes

1. Canada 1

October 18, 2015
29 min

In this episode, Crawley visits the historical entry point for new arrivals to Canada. he also learns of the remarkable Archibald family and the vital role Limavady man, Reverend William King, played in the liberation of slaves in the nineteenth century.

2. Canada 2

October 25, 2015
29 min

In this episode, Crawley visits Amherst Island which has profound connections to the Ards Peninsula. He also learns how Toronto came to be known as "the Belfast of Canada" and discovers the city's connections with the Orange Order. He also pays a visit to the Ulster Accordion Band and meets several people from home. And finally, he learns how Timothy Eaton, a humble businessman from Portglenone, changed Canadian shopping forever.

3. Canada 3

November 1, 2015
29 min

This episode sees Crawley learn about the agriculturalist, John McCune. He learns how the great theatre director, Tyrone Guthrie, was instrumental in establishing a prestigious drama festival in Stratford, Ontario. He visits a dancing school that blends traditions from Ireland and Scotland to create a unique dancing style.