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Episode One: Battle Lines

20190812

There's no definitive account of the week in August 1969 when Northern Ireland erupted into the full-scale violence of the troubles. But the powerful,largely forgotten testimonies heard soon after by the Scarman Tribunal can help bring us close. Chaired by distinguished judge, Lord Leslie Scarman, the tribunal compelled witnesses from all sides to testify to their experience of the events which led to the breakdown of law and order and the British Army being deployed.

Ruth Sanderson grew up in Northern Ireland and recently moved back there. While she wasn't born when the Troubles started, she thinks they continue to cast a long shadow. Now, expecting her first child, Ruth tries to unravel the events of August 1969 and ask whether their legacy can ever be lifted.

Actors: Peter Balance, Ian Beattie, Kieran Lagan, Tara Lynne O' Neill, Patrick FitzSymons and Frankie McCafferty.

Music: David Holmes featuring Gerry Diver on violin

Producers: Conor Garrett & Ophelia Byrne

Photo credit: Fondation Gilles Caron / Clermes

Access to material relating to the Scarman Tribunal report into violence and civil disturbances in Northern Ireland in 1969 was kindly provided by Special Collections, Queen's University Belfast.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began.

Episode Two: The Violence Spreads

20190813

Episode Two:

As the Battle of the Bogside rages in Derry, calls come for the British Army to be deployed. Meanwhile in Belfast, a large crowd has gathered on the streets and the mood is turning ugly...

Actors: Niall Cusack, Frankie McCafferty, Peter Balance and Ian Beattie.

Music: David Holmes featuring Gerry Diver on violin

Producers: Conor Garrett & Ophelia Byrne

Photo credit: Foundation Gilles Caron / Clermes

Access to material relating to the Scarman Tribunal report into violence and civil disturbances in Northern Ireland in 1969 was kindly provided by Special Collections, Queen's University Belfast.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began

How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began.

Episode Three: Darkness Falls

20190814

There's no definitive account of the week in August 1969 when Northern Ireland erupted into the full-scale violence of the troubles. But the powerful, largely forgotten testimonies heard soon after by the Scarman Tribunal can help bring us close. Chaired by distinguished judge, Lord Leslie Scarman, the tribunal compelled witnesses from all sides to testify to their experience of the events which led to the breakdown of law and order and the British Army being deployed.

Episode Three: As street lights are extinguished in Belfast, Ruth's dad is caught up in the events which follow...

Actors: Richard Croxford and Patrick FitzSymons

Music: David Holmes featuring Gerry Diver on violin

Producers: Conor Garrett & Ophelia Byrne

Picture credit: Foundation Gilles Caron/Clermes

Access to material relating to the Scarman Tribunal report into violence and civil disturbances in Northern Ireland in 1969 was kindly provided by Special Collections, Queen's University Belfast.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began

How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began.

Episode Four: From The Ashes

20190815

There's no definitive account of the week in August 1969 when Northern Ireland erupted into the full-scale violence of the troubles. But the powerful, largely forgotten testimonies heard soon after by the Scarman Tribunal can help bring us close. Chaired by distinguished judge, Lord Leslie Scarman, the tribunal compelled witnesses from all sides to testify to their experience of the events which led to the breakdown of law and order and the British Army being deployed.

Episode Four: As violence spreads, gangs of Protestants and Catholics across Belfast are preparing to fight for their areas...

Actors: Peter Ballance, Richard Croxford, Niall Cusack and Patrick FitzSymons

Music: David Holmes featuring Gerry Diver on violin

Producers: Conor Garrett & Ophelia Byrne

Picture credit: Foundation Gilles Caron / Clermes

Access to material relating to the Scarman Tribunal report into violence and civil disturbances in Northern Ireland in 1969 was kindly provided by Special Collections, Queen's University Belfast.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began

How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began.

Episode Five: Generation Now

20190816

There's no definitive account of the week in August 1969 when Northern Ireland erupted into the full-scale violence of the troubles. But the powerful, largely forgotten testimonies heard soon after by the Scarman Tribunal can help bring us close. Chaired by distinguished judge, Lord Leslie Scarman, the tribunal compelled witnesses from all sides to testify to their experience of the events which led to the breakdown of law and order and the British Army being deployed.

Episode Five:

Whole streets of houses have been burned out in Belfast and thousands of evacuees are on the move. The ground has been set for religious and political divisions which continue in Northern Ireland to this day. 50 years on from August 1969, Ruth wants to know what hope there is for her new baby's generation...

Music: David Holmes featuring Gerry Diver on violin

Producers: Conor Garrett & Ophelia Byrne

Picture credit: Foundation Gilles Caron / Clermes

Access to material relating to the Scarman Tribunal report into Violence and Civil Disturbances in Northern Ireland in 1969 was kindly provided by Special Collections, Queen's University Belfast.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began

How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Episode One: Battle Lines	20190812	There's no definitive account of the week in August 1969 when Northern Ireland erupted into the full-scale violence of the troubles. But the powerful,largely forgotten testimonies heard soon after by the Scarman Tribunal can help bring us close. Chaired by distinguished judge, Lord Leslie Scarman, the tribunal compelled witnesses from all sides to testify to their experience of the events which led to the breakdown of law and order and the British Army being deployed. Ruth Sanderson grew up in Northern Ireland and recently moved back there. While she wasn't born when the Troubles started, she thinks they continue to cast a long shadow. Now, expecting her first child, Ruth tries to unravel the events of August 1969 and ask whether their legacy can ever be lifted. Actors: Peter Balance, Ian Beattie, Kieran Lagan, Tara Lynne O' Neill, Patrick FitzSymons and Frankie McCafferty. Music: David Holmes featuring Gerry Diver on violin Producers: Conor Garrett & Ophelia Byrne Photo credit: Fondation Gilles Caron / Clermes Access to material relating to the Scarman Tribunal report into violence and civil disturbances in Northern Ireland in 1969 was kindly provided by Special Collections, Queen's University Belfast. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began.
02	Episode Two: The Violence Spreads	20190813	There's no definitive account of the week in August 1969 when Northern Ireland erupted into the full-scale violence of the troubles. But the powerful,largely forgotten testimonies heard soon after by the Scarman Tribunal can help bring us close. Chaired by distinguished judge, Lord Leslie Scarman, the tribunal compelled witnesses from all sides to testify to their experience of the events which led to the breakdown of law and order and the British Army being deployed. Ruth Sanderson grew up in Northern Ireland and recently moved back there. While she wasn't born when the Troubles started, she thinks they continue to cast a long shadow. Now, expecting her first child, Ruth tries to unravel the events of August 1969 and ask whether their legacy can ever be lifted. Episode Two: As the Battle of the Bogside rages in Derry, calls come for the British Army to be deployed. Meanwhile in Belfast, a large crowd has gathered on the streets and the mood is turning ugly... Actors: Niall Cusack, Frankie McCafferty, Peter Balance and Ian Beattie. Music: David Holmes featuring Gerry Diver on violin Producers: Conor Garrett & Ophelia Byrne Photo credit: Foundation Gilles Caron / Clermes Access to material relating to the Scarman Tribunal report into violence and civil disturbances in Northern Ireland in 1969 was kindly provided by Special Collections, Queen's University Belfast. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began.
03	Episode Three: Darkness Falls	20190814	There's no definitive account of the week in August 1969 when Northern Ireland erupted into the full-scale violence of the troubles. But the powerful, largely forgotten testimonies heard soon after by the Scarman Tribunal can help bring us close. Chaired by distinguished judge, Lord Leslie Scarman, the tribunal compelled witnesses from all sides to testify to their experience of the events which led to the breakdown of law and order and the British Army being deployed. Ruth Sanderson grew up in Northern Ireland and recently moved back there. While she wasn't born when the Troubles started, she thinks they continue to cast a long shadow. Now, expecting her first child, Ruth tries to unravel the events of August 1969 and ask whether their legacy can ever be lifted. Episode Three: As street lights are extinguished in Belfast, Ruth's dad is caught up in the events which follow... Actors: Richard Croxford and Patrick FitzSymons Music: David Holmes featuring Gerry Diver on violin Producers: Conor Garrett & Ophelia Byrne Picture credit: Foundation Gilles Caron/Clermes Access to material relating to the Scarman Tribunal report into violence and civil disturbances in Northern Ireland in 1969 was kindly provided by Special Collections, Queen's University Belfast. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began.
04	Episode Four: From The Ashes	20190815	There's no definitive account of the week in August 1969 when Northern Ireland erupted into the full-scale violence of the troubles. But the powerful, largely forgotten testimonies heard soon after by the Scarman Tribunal can help bring us close. Chaired by distinguished judge, Lord Leslie Scarman, the tribunal compelled witnesses from all sides to testify to their experience of the events which led to the breakdown of law and order and the British Army being deployed. Ruth Sanderson grew up in Northern Ireland and recently moved back there. While she wasn't born when the Troubles started, she thinks they continue to cast a long shadow. Now, expecting her first child, Ruth tries to unravel the events of August 1969 and ask whether their legacy can ever be lifted. Episode Four: As violence spreads, gangs of Protestants and Catholics across Belfast are preparing to fight for their areas... Actors: Peter Ballance, Richard Croxford, Niall Cusack and Patrick FitzSymons Music: David Holmes featuring Gerry Diver on violin Producers: Conor Garrett & Ophelia Byrne Picture credit: Foundation Gilles Caron / Clermes Access to material relating to the Scarman Tribunal report into violence and civil disturbances in Northern Ireland in 1969 was kindly provided by Special Collections, Queen's University Belfast. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began.
05	Episode Five: Generation Now	20190816	There's no definitive account of the week in August 1969 when Northern Ireland erupted into the full-scale violence of the troubles. But the powerful, largely forgotten testimonies heard soon after by the Scarman Tribunal can help bring us close. Chaired by distinguished judge, Lord Leslie Scarman, the tribunal compelled witnesses from all sides to testify to their experience of the events which led to the breakdown of law and order and the British Army being deployed. Ruth Sanderson grew up in Northern Ireland and recently moved back there. While she wasn't born when the Troubles started, she thinks they continue to cast a long shadow. Now, expecting her first child, Ruth tries to unravel the events of August 1969 and ask whether their legacy can ever be lifted. Episode Five: Whole streets of houses have been burned out in Belfast and thousands of evacuees are on the move. The ground has been set for religious and political divisions which continue in Northern Ireland to this day. 50 years on from August 1969, Ruth wants to know what hope there is for her new baby's generation... Music: David Holmes featuring Gerry Diver on violin Producers: Conor Garrett & Ophelia Byrne Picture credit: Foundation Gilles Caron / Clermes Access to material relating to the Scarman Tribunal report into Violence and Civil Disturbances in Northern Ireland in 1969 was kindly provided by Special Collections, Queen's University Belfast. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began.