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Where can you watch Local Heroes Season 1 Episode 5 for free? Right here on MyFlixer. The episode "Northern Ireland" plays in HD from the player above, and every other episode of the documentary show is one click away.
Local Heroes is a documentary series that first aired on January 2, 1996. The series stars Adam Hart-Davis. So far it spans 5 seasons and 42 episodes and its current status is "Ended". Season 1 has 6 episodes, and episode 5 originally aired on January 30, 1996.
Episode 5 recap: Tonight's stories of pioneering scientists and inventors come from Northern Ireland. Host Adam Hart-Davis discovers that the pneumatic tyre, invented by Belfast vet John Boyd Dunlop, began life as a remedy for his son's sore bottom. He also finds out how the name Harry Ferguson became synonymous with the development of the tractor. Taking his bike underwater, Hart-Davis goes in search of the origins of the submarine and wet suit. And, in Armagh, he learns how a child poet and astronomer rocketed to fame.
All episodes of Local Heroes are organised by season on MyFlixer, so you can binge from the pilot to the latest episode in HD. Scroll down for the full Season 1 list and for similar shows such as 30 for 30, Top Gear and The Imagineering Story.
Yes. Every episode of Local Heroes, including Season 1 Episode 5, streams free in HD on MyFlixer (MyFlixerz) with no registration.
Season 1 of Local Heroes has 6 episodes, and all of them are listed on this page with direct watch links.
Episode 5 of Season 1 ("Northern Ireland") first aired on January 30, 1996.
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