Introduction
Documentary series offering new insights into the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Outline Series 01, Episode 03
When Margaret Thatcher entered Downing Street in 1979, she was confronted by an IRA prepared to conduct a long war of attrition against Britain.
Jennifer O’Leary discovers arms connections in America and Libya and speaks directly to individuals involved in smuggling weapons for the IRA. She also hears an astonishing admission about the Brighton bomb, which almost killed Mrs Thatcher, and other attacks in Britain.
Out of the IRA hunger strikes, Irish republicans also developed the parallel political strategy that saw their leader, Gerry Adams, elected to parliament. Success at the ballot box began to build tension inside the IRA between those who wanted to build their political path and those who primarily adhered to their long war.
The Troubles – A Secret History Series
- Episode 01.
- Episode 02.
- Episode 03.
- Episode 04.
- Episode 05.
- Episode 06.
- Episode 07.
- Episode 08: Behind the Scenes.
Production & Filming Details
- Reporter: Darragh MacIntyre.
- Deputy Editor: Gwyneth Jones.
- Editor: Jeremy Adams.
- Producers: Chris Thornton and Maurice May.
- Release Date: 24 September 2019 (UK).
- Running time: 60 minutes.
- Country: UK.
- Language: English.
YouTube Link
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