Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

2023•1 series•Entertainment / Factual

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Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, explore intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict. From the makers of the award-winning series `Once Upon a Time in Iraq'.

Episode 1It Wasn't Like a Movie Anymore

...Ireland. It Wasn’t Like a Movie Anymore. When tensions between Protestants and Catholics explode, the British Army is deployed. Contains disturbing scenes.

Episode 2Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night?

...Ireland. Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night? A deeply segregated society emerges as the violence escalates. Contains disturbing scenes.

Episode 3So Many Broken Hearts

...Ireland. So Many Broken Hearts. The impact of the hunger strikes is seen through the eyes of three women. Contains disturbing scenes.

Episode 4Loose Talk Costs Lives

...Ireland. Loose Talk Costs Lives. Tensions rise as the police and army infiltrate paramilitary organisations. Contains disturbing scenes.

Episode 5Who Wants to Live Like That?

...Ireland. Who Wants to Live Like That? After decades of violence, a breakthrough is reached. But at what cost? Contains upsetting scenes.

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