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Ruth McDonald investigates the world of the British intelligence services' informers, who operated in Northern Ireland throughout the Troubles. She finds out what motivated them and their handlers to risk their lives, and why they are still reviled by the communities in which they operated. Featuring an interview with Michael McConville, whose mother was abducted and shot by the IRA for being an alleged informer.

Ruth McDonald explores the world of intelligence services' informers in Northern Ireland.

Ruth McDonald explores the world of intelligence services' informers in Northern Ireland

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Ruth McDonald investigates of the world of the British intelligence services' informers, who have operated in Northern Ireland throughout the Troubles. She finds out what motivated them and their handlers to risk their lives, whether their actions broke the law and why their activities have provoked so much revulsion by the communities in which they operated.

Featuring an interview with a Special Branch officer who trained handlers in how to run informers.

Ruth McDonald explores the world of intelligence services' informers in Northern Ireland.

Ruth McDonald explores the world of intelligence services' informers in Northern Ireland