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Reeling in the Years (1999) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Reeling in the Years online in HD.

Reeling in the Years — Storyline

Each episode looks back at the news and events of a particular year, using news archive footage, along with subtitles as the means of narration, to recount notable Irish and international events of the time.

Cast & Crew

Reeling in the Years — Series Details

Reeling in the Years — Episode Guide

Season 1 – 1980's

• E1: 1980 (1999-01-22) — Charles Haughey leads his first Ard Fheis as Taoiseach. PAYE workers stage the largest labor protest in Irish history. A Boomtown Rats concert is banned in Dublin but later held in
• E2: 1981 (1999-09-13) — In 1981, Ronald Reagan is sworn in as U.S. President, sparking celebrations in his ancestral Ballyporeen, Ireland. A fire at Dublin’s Stardust Club kills 44. Protests fail to stop
• E3: 1982 (1999-09-20) — Ireland experiences its worst winter in 50 years. A controversial Budget leads to the collapse of the Fine Gael–Labour government, triggering an election. Charles Haughey survives
• E4: 1983 (1999-09-27) — Factory closures and job losses, including Ranks and Dunlops in Cork, contribute to a gloomy public mood. The new government exposes Fianna Fáil’s phone-tapping scandal, leading to
• E5: 1984 (1999-10-04) — Ronald and Nancy Reagan visit Ireland amid protests against US policy. The Colin McStay Appeal surpasses its £100,000 goal, funding his successful surgery in the US. British miners
• E6: 1985 (1999-10-11) — Statue movement reports in Asdee and Ballinspittle spark debate—miracle or illusion? Ireland wins the 1985 Triple Crown. An Air India 747 crashes into the Atlantic, killing 329 in
• E7: 1986 (1999-10-18) — 1986 sees strong Unionist opposition to the Anglo-Irish Agreement. Tragedy strikes with the Challenger disaster and the Chernobyl explosion. In Lebanon, Belfastman Brian Keenan is
• E8: 1987 (1999-10-25) — The Fine Gael-Labour coalition collapses, with budget cuts dominating the election. Fianna Fáil returns to power as Charles Haughey becomes Taoiseach by one vote. Garret FitzGerald
• E9: 1988 (1999-11-01) — A 70ft Gulliver washes up in Dublin for the city's Millennium celebrations. Ireland hosts Eurovision; Switzerland wins with Celine Dion. The British government decides not to prose
• E10: 1989 (1999-11-08) — In 1989, the 25th Dail is dissolved, leading to an inconclusive general election and coalition talks between Fianna Fail and the Progressive Democrats. Fianna Fail, under Charles H

Season 2 – 1990's

• E1: 1990 (2000-09-11) — Brian Lenihan’s presidential campaign falters after a taped conversation is leaked, leading Charles Haughey to sack him to maintain power. On November 9, 1990, Mary Robinson is ele
• E2: 1991 (2000-09-18) — In 1991, Ian Paisley protested in Dublin against Northern Secretary Peter Brooke's decision to resume the Anglo-Irish Conference. In the World Cup, Ireland’s close loss to Australi
• E3: 1992 (2000-09-25) — In 1992, Ireland's High Court initially prevents a 14-year-old from travelling for an abortion, sparking the 'X' Case debate and a referendum. Unemployment hits record levels, with
• E4: 1993 (2000-10-02) — In 1993, Bill Clinton became the 42nd President of the USA. F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela shared the Nobel Peace Prize as South Africa moved towards majority rule. Israeli and P
• E5: 1994 (2000-10-09) — In 1994, O.J. Simpson was arrested for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. The film Braveheart faced issues during filming, and Boris Yeltsin’s visit to Ireland was cut short
• E6: 1995 (2000-10-16) — On 15 February 1995, England supporters riot at Lansdowne Road during a match against Ireland, causing the game to be abandoned and injuring 50 people. France conducts nuclear test
• E7: 1996 (2000-10-23) — In 1996, Dublin's Millennium Clock was launched but lasted only nine months. Teilifís na Gaeilge, Ireland's new TV service, debuted from Connemara. The BSE crisis, blamed on Britis
• E8: 1997 (2000-11-06) — In 1997, Radio Ireland is launched on St. Patrick's Day. Hong Kong returns to China after the end of Britain's 99-year lease. Ireland sees a government shift with Fianna Fáil and P
• E9: 1998 (2000-11-20) — In 1998, Ireland saw significant changes and events. TV3 launched in September, and a scandal hit the National Irish Bank over improper customer charges. Car-clamping began in Dubl
• E10: 1999 (2000-11-27) — In 1999, Telecom Eireann shares are bought by 500,000 people, and a solar eclipse darkens most of Europe. MTV Europe's Music Awards bring stars to the Point Depot. Controversy foll

Season 3 – 1970's

• E1: 1970 (2002-09-10) — In the 1970s, Dublin thrives with a vibrant nightclub scene. Apollo 13's moon mission is marred by a catastrophic explosion, but the astronauts return safely. Pele leads Brazil to
• E2: 1971 (2002-09-17) — Ireland's top businessman, Tony O'Reilly, predicts more foreign investment but warns against multinational dominance. Irish art students demand curriculum reforms, while RTE prepar
• E3: 1972 (2002-09-24) — In Ireland, after the government agrees to join the European Economic Community, a referendum campaign ensues. Labour and left-wing groups oppose, but Fianna Fail and Fine Gael sup
• E4: 1973 (2002-10-01) — In the 1973 Irish general election, the Fine Gael-Labour coalition wins, marking the first change of government in 16 years. A report on women’s equality recommends major reforms,
• E5: 1974 (2002-10-08) — In 1974, Cearbhall ó Dálaigh becomes Ireland's fifth president after Erskine Childers' sudden death. A nine-week bus strike in Dublin leads to the Army providing transport. West Ge
• E6: 1975 (2002-10-15) — In 1975, Dutch industrialist Tiede Herrema is kidnapped by the IRA in Limerick, demanding the release of prisoners. After a 17-day siege in Monasterevin, two captors surrender. In
• E7: 1976 (2002-10-22) — In 1976, the £5 note design changed, featuring poet John Scotus Erigena instead of Lady Hazel Lavery. Violent riots in Soweto lead to open revolt and hundreds of deaths as South Af
• E8: 1977 (2002-10-29) — The 'Brendan Voyage' ends in Newfoundland after a 4,000-mile journey across the Atlantic, retracing the path of sixth-century Irish monks. Queen Elizabeth celebrates 25 years on th
• E9: 1978 (2002-11-05) — In 1978, Ireland's offshore exploration continues with £100m spent on oil search and Kinsale gas becoming commercially available. The US brokers a peace deal between Israel and Egy
• E10: 1979 (2002-11-12) — In 1979, Vietnamese "boat people" flee poverty and persecution, with Ireland accepting refugees through a resettlement program. Iran becomes an Islamic republic after the Shah is o

Season 4 – 1960's

• E1: 1962 (2004-09-10) — In the first programme of the new series, a look back at 1962 when the Beatles had their first hit, Sean Connery played James Bond, and the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world c
• E2: 1963 (2004-09-17) — A look back at 1963 when President Kennedy visited Ireland, Martin Luther King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, and President Kennedy was assassinated.

  Music:

  The Beatles –

• E3: 1964 (2004-09-24) — In this edition, a look back at 1964 when Lyndon Johnson won a landslide victory in the US, Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali and World Champion, and fighting in Vietnam began in e
• E4: 1965 (2004-10-01) — In 1965, Taoiseach Sean Lemass travelled to Belfast to meet Northern Ireland's Prime Minister Terence O'Neill and O'Neill made a return visit to Dublin. The Russians carried out a
• E5: 1966 (2004-10-08) — This week, a look at 1966. England won the World Cup, Indira Gandhi became prime minister of India, and Eamon de Valera was president of Ireland for a second term.

  Music:

  The Rol

• E6: 1967 (2004-10-15) — A look back to 1967 when Elvis got hitched, Mick Jagger was caught for drug offences, and the Six Day War between Israel and Egypt, Syria and Jordan was fought.

  Music:

  Van Morris

• E7: 1968 (2004-10-22) — A look back at 1968 when the Ballymun development was completed, Apollo 8 orbited the moon, and the Beatles released Yellow Submarine.

  Music:

  The Foundations – Build Me Up Butter

• E8: 1969 (2004-10-29) — In the last of the series, a look at 1969 when Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, Concorde took to the skies, and John Lennon and Yoko Ono had a 'bed-in' for peace.

Season 5 – 2000's

• E1: 2000 (2010-10-17) — In 2000, Sonia O'Sullivan won silver in the 5000m at the Sydney Olympics, while Brian O'Driscoll emerged as a rugby star with three tries in a 27-25 victory over France. The U.S. p
• E2: 2001 (2010-10-24) — 2001 was marked by the September 11 attacks, where over 3,000 people died when al-Qaeda hijacked four planes, hitting New York’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania. In Ire
• E3: 2002 (2010-10-31) — In 2002, Ireland's World Cup campaign was marred by a dispute between captain Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy, leading to Keane’s departure from the camp. Despite this, Ireland
• E4: 2003 (2010-11-07) — In 2003, over 7,000 athletes from 160 countries participated in the Special Olympics in Ireland. Dublin's Spire was completed, and the Jeanie Johnston ship made its maiden voyage.
• E5: 2004 (2010-11-14) — In 2004, Ireland saw significant events such as the introduction of a smoking ban, Brian McFadden leaving Westlife, and a £26 million raid at the Northern Bank. Trams returned to D
• E6: 2005 (2010-11-29) — Reeling in the Years highlights key events of 2005, including Cork becoming the European City of Culture, Waterford hosting the Tall Ships, and Dundrum’s new shopping centre. Inter
• E7: 2006 (2010-12-05) — In 2006, chaos erupted in Dublin during the 'Love Ulster' riot following a loyalist march on O'Connell Street. Despite challenges for Irish soccer manager Steve Staunton, there wer
• E8: 2007 (2010-12-12) — In 2007, Padraig Harrington won the British Open, and Ireland's cricket team triumphed over Pakistan at the World Cup. The Spice Girls and Boyzone reunited, while Apple launched th
• E9: 2008 (2010-12-19) — Reeling in the Years reflects on 2008, when Bertie Ahern resigned as Taoiseach and was succeeded by Brian Cowen. Globally, Barack Obama was elected U.S. president, campaigning with
• E10: 2009 (2010-12-26) — In 2009, Thierry Henry's controversial handball prevented Ireland from reaching the World Cup. Irish rugby celebrated its first Grand Slam in 61 years, while Leinster won the Heine

Season 6 – 2010's

• E1: 2010 (2021-04-11) — The stories and the soundtrack of the year 2010, when Ireland was hit by freezing weather in January: temperatures dropped to -16.3 degrees in the coldest spell for almost fifty ye
• E2: 2011 (2021-04-18) — A look at music and news from 2011, a year when Ireland hosted visits from Britain's Queen Elizabeth and US president Barack Obama. Ireland also got a new President: Michael D Higg
• E3: 2012 (2021-04-25) — A dip into the news and music archives from 2012, when Katie Taylor won boxing gold for Ireland at the London Olympics, and Barack Obama won a second term in office as US President
• E4: 2013 (2021-05-02) — A dip into the news and music archives from 2013, when the horsemeat scandal rocked Europe, Northern Ireland hosted the G8 summit of world leaders, Ireland's women's rugby union te
• E5: 2014 (2021-05-09) — The hits and the headlines of 2014, when music superstar Garth Brooks tried and failed to play five concerts at Croke Park, billionaire businessman Donald Trump bought the Doonbeg
• E6: 2015 (2021-05-16) — The hits and the headlines of 2015, when Storm Desmond and Storm Frank brought damage and devastation across the country, and Ireland went to the polls in a constitutional referend
• E7: 2016 (2021-05-23) — The hits and the headlines of 2016, a year that saw a general election in Ireland, the Brexit referendum in the UK and Donald Trump's election as US president.
• E8: 2017 (2021-05-30) — Reeling in the Years looks back to the stories and the soundtrack of 2017 when Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. When Enda Kenny stepped down
• E9: 2018 (2021-06-06) — Reeling in the Years looks back to the hits and the headlines of 2018. Ireland came to a standstill when two big weather events collided: the 'Beast From The East' and ‘Storm Emma’
• E10: 2019 (2021-06-13) — Reeling in the Years recalls the hits and the headlines of 2019, when Shane Lowry won the British Open golf tournament at Royal Portrush in Co. Antrim. The Open champion returned h

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Reeling in the Years have? 6 season(s) with 58 episodes.

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