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The Troubles: A Secret History
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The Troubles: A Secret History

2019-09-10 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.3

Documentary · War & Politics · News

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.

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BBC Northern Ireland
Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Jennifer O'LearyHerself - Reporter
Mandy McAuleyHerself - Reporter
Darragh MacIntyreHimself - Reporter
Gerry AdamsSelf (archive footage)
Martin McGuinnessSelf (archive footage)
Ian PaisleySelf (archive footage)
Margaret ThatcherMargaret ThatcherSelf (archive footage)
Harold WilsonHarold WilsonSelf (archive footage)
Seanna WalshSelf
Seán DonlonSelf - Diplomat
Edward DalySelf (archive footage)
Eamonn McCannSelf
Seán Mac StíofáinSelf
Tommy McKearneySelf
Kenneth BloomfieldSelf
Martin GalvinSelf - Former Director Noraid

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