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Synopsis

In a landmark 7-part series, Spotlight - Northern Ireland’s leading team of investigative journalists - reveal important new discoveries about the conflict known as the Troubles, in the 50th anniversary of the deployment of British troops to Northern Ireland.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Episode 1Now viewing2019-09-101hNorthern Ireland’s leading team of investigative journalists reveal important new discoveries about the outbreak of the conflict known as the Troubles, 50 years after troops were deployed.
2. Episode 22019-09-171hNew revelations about how the IRA went from anticipating victory to fighting a bloody, long war against Britain, with Gerry Adams emerging as the republican leader of his time.
3. Episode 32019-09-241hJennifer O’Leary uncovers IRA arms connections around the world and charts how republicans built a political strategy in parallel with their armed campaign.
4. Episode 42019-10-011hAt the end of the Seventies, the IRA built its own internal security system to root out informers. But British intelligence found a fatal flaw that unlocked many of the IRA’s secrets.
5. Episode 52019-10-081hUnionist anger grew as IRA attacks on the security forces killed members of their community. When Margaret Thatcher signed the Anglo-Irish Agreement in 1985, giving the Republic of Ireland political influence in the North, the anger spilled over leading to loyalist groups rearming. Using intelligence leaks to boost their campaign of killing, new information reveals MI5 agents operating inside the largest loyalist group, the Ulster Defence Association.
6. Episode 62019-10-151hAn investigation into the murders of two young brothers uncovers secrets from the loyalist gang that carried out the attack.
7. Episode 72019-10-221hThe inside story of how the Troubles ended told by those who fought the IRA's war and by those at the heart of peace efforts.
8. Behind The Scenes2019-10-241hA behind-the-scenes look at how investigative journalists in Northern Ireland track down stories, uncover secret papers and persuade people to speak out.

Cast

Top Billed Cast

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Jennifer O'Leary
Herself - Reporter
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Mandy McAuley
Herself - Reporter
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Darragh MacIntyre
Himself - Reporter
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Gerry Adams
Self (archive footage)
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Martin McGuinness
Self (archive footage)
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Ian Paisley
Self (archive footage)
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive footage)
Harold Wilson
Self (archive footage)
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Seanna Walsh
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Seán Donlon
Self - Diplomat
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Edward Daly
Self (archive footage)
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Eamonn McCann
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Seán Mac Stíofáin
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Tommy McKearney
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Kenneth Bloomfield
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Martin Galvin
Self - Former Director Noraid

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How many seasons does The Troubles: A Secret History have?

The Troubles: A Secret History has 1 season and 8 episodes.

When did The Troubles: A Secret History first air?

The Troubles: A Secret History first aired in 2019.

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The Troubles: A Secret History's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The Troubles: A Secret History?

The Troubles: A Secret History is classified as Documentary, War & Politics, News.