While downpours on the Twelfth may not have dampened spirits, for some the amateurish production may have made this show a washout, writes brendanhughes64
Arlene Foster's live coverage of the Twelfth of July parades last year was considered a success for GB News.
The extended live coverage from Belfast was supplemented with several pre-recorded reports, ranging from a historical look at the Siege of Derry to last weekend's parade in Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal. Earlier, footage of a bonfire in Kilkeel, Co Down, prompted Baroness Foster to ask about the historical significance of the tradition.
And when it finally arrived their commentary was sparse, with long periods of only blaring drums filling the airtime. From the Northern Ireland Protocol to other thorny issues inside Stormont and exclusive interviews - we’ve got you covered.Dame Arlene nevertheless proved popular with the crowd and passing bandsmen, with her presence prompting many waves, cheers and shouts of, "Yeeooo!"
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