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Anderson is perhaps best known as the writer and producer of the musical stage show On Eagle’s Wing, a musical about the Ulster-Scots and their impact on the history of
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stated that the show was sure to promote the parity of esteem initiated by the Good Friday
Agreement, "On Eagle’s Wing will facilitate a better appreciation of the story of the Scots-Irish…it supports efforts towards reconciliation, peace and acceptance of cultural differences".
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It has been broadcast across the USA from coast to coast on PBS in 2005., and was also broadcast to
Australia. It has been distributed on DVD by Foreign Media Music (Netherlands). A documentary was also made, by Moore Sinnerton.
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Anderson produced and presented a long-running, one-hour weekly radio show on BBC Radio Ulster. From 2007-2018 Anderson produced and presented a weekly series for BBC Radio Ulster, called "Sing Out".
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