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1979

This episode focuses on 1979: the year when Northern Irish politicians played a crucial role in bringing Margaret Thatcher to power, the year Lord Mountbatten was murdered and 18 soldiers were killed at Warrenpoint. It's also the year when the Pope made his first and only visit to Ireland.

English
  • Originally Aired September 20, 2016
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created January 14, 2019 by
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Name Type Role
Michael McDowell Director