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The Troubles: A Secret History

The Troubles: A Secret History

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The Troubles: A Secret History

2019- 2019

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.3(2 votes)

Ended

Documentary

War & Politics

News

Overview

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

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jennifer O'Leary

Herself - Reporter

Mandy McAuley

Herself - Reporter

Darragh MacIntyre

Himself - Reporter

Gerry Adams

Self (archive footage)

Martin McGuinness

Self (archive footage)

Ian Paisley

Self (archive footage)

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher

Self (archive footage)

Harold Wilson

Harold Wilson

Self (archive footage)

Seanna Walsh

Self

Seán Donlon

Self - Diplomat

Creative team

Produced by: Maurice May
Chris Thornton

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