Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland(2023)

8.5

1 Seasons

Documentary

Overview

Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict.

Created By: James Bluemel

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Ep 1

It Wasn't Like a Movie Anymore

A time of relative peace in Northern Ireland escalates to full-blown conflict. When tensions between Protestants and Catholics explode, the British Army is deployed.

22/05/202375 min

Ep 2

Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night?

A deeply segregated society emerges as the violence escalates, the British Army beds down and paramilitary groups police many working-class areas.

29/05/202362 min

Ep 3

So Many Broken Hearts

The impact of the hunger strikes is seen through the eyes of three women. Tit-for-tat killings, car bombs, and assassinations are now part of everyday life in Northern Ireland.

05/06/202360 min

Ep 4

Loose Talk Costs Lives

Tensions rise as the police and army infiltrate paramilitary organisations to gain intelligence. No one can be trusted as fear and suspicion run rife.

12/06/202362 min