Tern Television Commissioned For BBC NI

Tern Television has further established its presence in Northern Ireland with three new commissions for BBC NI, all of which will be produced at the Belfast office.
'Get Well Northern Ireland', a 1x60min documentary, follows Boo Armstrong and her team from ‘Get Well’ over a one year period, as they crusade to improve the health of Northern Ireland using alternative therapies. It will document not only her struggle to convince sceptics but also look at the shocking state of the highest pill-popping part of the UK.
'Discos', a 1x60min documentary, follows the fortunes of children from socially deprived, tough inner-city Belfast as they compete for dance floor glory.
'Gorillas in the Shed', a 1x30min documentary, shot in an observational style, takes a look at owners obsessed with keeping dangerous pets in their homes and investigates if and how the owners will comply with the new law as it comes into force.
Alison Millar, Head of Tern Northern Ireland, said: "Following the recent success of our ‘At Home with the Clearys' film for RTE, which drew 45% audience share (this film will TX on BBC4 Storyville and BBCNI in New Year under title ‘The Real Father Ted’), these latest commissions exemplify what Tern Television does best – uses unique access to unknown worlds or parts of the community to tell powerful and relevant stories that reflect contemporary life."
Discos, Gorillas in the Shed and Get Well Northern Ireland are Tern Television productions for BBC NI commissioned by Ailsa Orr, Fergus Keeling and Mark Taylor.
Discos is produced and directed by Louise Liddy and executive produced by Alison Millar.
Gorillas in the Shed is produced and directed by Aaron Black and executive produced by Alison Millar.
Get Well Northern Ireland is produced and directed by Ronan McCloskey and executive produced by Alison Millar for Tern Television.
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