Those Were the Days
TV series
Those Were the Days
2011–2013, English, on BBC One Northern Ireland. Created by Richard Dormer.
Richard Dormer narrates this nostalgic documentary series that delves into the BBC archives to reveal the changing face of life in Northern Ireland.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 15
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2013
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Latest episode
S3 E4: Things Can Only Get Better
Aired 10 July 2013
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Richard DormerCreator
- Richard DormerSelf - Narrator (voice) · 15 ep
- Sean CoyleSelf - BBC Presenter · 2 ep
- DanaSelf · 2 ep
- Phil CoulterSelf · 2 ep
- Eamonn McCannSelf - Journalist and Political Commentator · 2 ep
- Gerry AndersonSelf - Broadcaster · 2 ep
- Wendy AustinSelf · 1 ep
- Martin LynchSelf · 1 ep
- Brian d'Arcy JamesSelf · 1 ep
- Glenn PattersonSelf · 1 ep
- Marie-Louise MuirSelf - BBC Presenter · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 February 2011
- Last aired
- 10 July 2013
- Network
- BBC One Northern Ireland
- Language
- English
- Country
- XI
- Type
- Scripted
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Those Were the Days: quick answers
Is Those Were the Days worth watching?
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How many seasons of Those Were the Days are there?
Those Were the Days has 3 seasons and 15 episodes.
Is Those Were the Days finished?
Yes. Those Were the Days ended in 2013, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Those Were the Days on?
Those Were the Days isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Those Were the Days parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Those Were the Days?
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Who created Those Were the Days?
Those Were the Days was created by Richard Dormer and stars Richard Dormer, Sean Coyle, Dana.