Can Paddy Doherty persuade his granddaughter Margaret to stay in education?

I want her to have something I never had - to be able to read, write, spell

Tonight we'll be getting a rare glimpse into the Traveller community - but unlike any previous series we've seen before, we'll be exploring the world of the Gypsy Kids. In a world where boys are the breadwinners and girls are the homemakers education remains one of the most different parts of their community compared to the rest of the country.

Eight-year-old Margaret is a star pupil at her primary school - but by 11 she intends to hang up the school bag and put down the books for good. One person who couldn't disagree more with her decision is her own granddad and familiar face of the community Paddy Doherty. Paddy and granddaughter Margaret join us now from their trailer outside the studio.