Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

Synopsis

Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict.

First Air Date: 2023-05-22

Last Air Date: 2023-06-19

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Created By: James Bluemel

Networks: BBC Two

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Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: It Wasn't Like a Movie Anymore (2023-05-22)

A time of relative peace in Northern Ireland escalates to full-blown conflict. When tensions between Protestants and Catholics explode, the British Army is deployed.
Ep. 2: Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night? (2023-05-29)

A deeply segregated society emerges as the violence escalates, the British Army beds down and paramilitary groups police many working-class areas.
Ep. 3: So Many Broken Hearts (2023-06-05)

The impact of the hunger strikes is seen through the eyes of three women. Tit-for-tat killings, car bombs, and assassinations are now part of everyday life in Northern Ireland.
Ep. 4: Loose Talk Costs Lives (2023-06-12)

Tensions rise as the police and army infiltrate paramilitary organisations to gain intelligence. No one can be trusted as fear and suspicion run rife.
Ep. 5: Who Wants to Live Like That? (2023-06-19)

There have been many false dawns in the conflict, but finally the desire for change propels the possibility of peace for the next generation.