Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

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.

Documentary

Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

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.

Documentary

Created By: James Bluemel
First Aired on: May 22, 2023
Popularity: 6.1202: 12 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: KEO Films (GB)Walk on Air Films
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 5 episodes

Season 1

Aired 2 years ago

5 Episodes

Episode 1It Wasn't Like a Movie Anymore75 min
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.
Episode 2Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night?62 min
A deeply segregated society emerges as the violence escalates, the British Army beds down and paramilitary groups police many working-class areas.
Episode 3So Many Broken Hearts60 min
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.
Episode 4Loose Talk Costs Lives62 min
Tensions rise as the police and army infiltrate paramilitary organisations to gain intelligence. No one can be trusted as fear and suspicion run rife.
Episode 5Who Wants to Live Like That?66 min
There have been many false dawns in the conflict, but finally the desire for change propels the possibility of peace for the next generation.