Documentary

Spotlight on the Troubles: A Secret History

Documentary series offering new insights into the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

8 Episodes Available

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Series 1: Episode 1

Series 1: Episode 1
New revelations about the Northern Ireland conflict, 50 years after troops were sent in.
New revelations about the Northern Ireland conflict, 50 years after troops were sent in.
89 minsAvailable for 3 months
Series 1: Episode 2
A new IRA leadership emerges after anticipated victory turns into a long, bloody conflict.
A new IRA leadership emerges after anticipated victory turns into a long, bloody conflict.
59 minsAvailable for 3 months
Series 1: Episode 3
How the IRA acquired arms abroad and started on a political path alongside the violence.
How the IRA acquired arms abroad and started on a political path alongside the violence.
59 minsAvailable for 3 months
Series 1: Episode 4
How British intelligence used informers to penetrate the IRA.
How British intelligence used informers to penetrate the IRA.
59 minsAvailable for 3 months
Series 1: Episode 5
How unionist anger grew as IRA attacks killed members of their community.
How unionist anger grew as IRA attacks killed members of their community.
59 minsAvailable for 3 months
Series 1: Episode 6
Secrets from inside a loyalist gang lead to a call to reopen a double murder probe.
Secrets from inside a loyalist gang lead to a call to reopen a double murder probe.
59 minsAvailable for 3 months
Series 1: Episode 7
The End Game. How the IRA's war stopped after 25 years of conflict.
The End Game. How the IRA's war stopped after 25 years of conflict.
89 minsAvailable for 3 months
Behind The Scenes
Fly-on-the-wall film about investigative journalists uncovering the past's secrets.
Fly-on-the-wall film about investigative journalists uncovering the past's secrets.
58 minsAvailable for 3 months

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Spotlight on the Troubles: A Secret History