The Long and the Short of It: A BBC History of Ireland

Comedian Tim McGarry and Orangeman Dr David Hume investigate Irish history from different perspectives

'We're basically the Little and Large of Irish history' Tim McGarry

Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume couldn't be less alike. Tim's a six-foot-four funnyman from Belfast, while David's a vertically challenged historian from Ballycarry. But although they disagree about almost everything, they have a great rapport and a passionate interest in their native island - and in this fascinating series, t...