Station:
BBC One Northern Ireland (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
1973-10-22
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In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the headlines in Northern Ireland.
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S2023E5 - Murder on the Streets
Conor Spackman hears chilling testimony from relatives of those slain in a spate of gun murders in north and west Belfast over the past five years. He examines links between the killings and investigates a shadowy dissident republican group claiming to be on ceasefire.
Air Date: 23 May 2023 16:40 (CDT)
S2023E6 - The Spy Who Got Away With Murder
Freddie Scappaticci led a double life – spyhunter for the IRA and, at the same time, one of Britain's most important spies inside the group. His ability to interrogate IRA gunmen and bombers gave him unique access to their secrets – information that could be fed straight back to their enemies. But his IRA role also meant he was a killer. Jennifer O'Leary investigates.
Air Date: 30 May 2023 16:40 (CDT)
S2023E7 - 06/06/2023
The criminal justice system in Northern Ireland is burdened by long delays in cases getting to court. Murder and rape cases can take five years or longer to conclude. Reporter Stephen Dempster investigates why cases are taking so long, talks to victims who have found themselves in what they call a 'traumatic, nightmare situation', and hears from experts who fear the system is at breaking point, with potential consequences for the rule of law.
Air Date: 06 Jun 2023 16:40 (CDT)