Who Wants to Live Like That?
In 1993 a bomb on a busy Saturday leads to a week of gruesome tit for tat violence. There have been many false dawns in the conflict, but finally the desire for change propels the possibility of peace for the next generation. But at what cost?
Episodes
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Who Wants to Live Like That?
S1 E5 - 56m 2s
In 1993 a bomb on a busy Saturday leads to a week of gruesome tit for tat violence. There have been many false dawns in the conflict, but finally the desire for change propels the possibility of peace for the next generation. But at what cost?
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The Dirty War
S1 E4 - 55m 20s
14 bloody days in March 1988 mark a new level of harrowing savagery. Tensions rise as the British police and army infiltrate all paramilitary organisations to gain intelligence. No one can be trusted as fear and suspicion run rife.
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So Many Broken Hearts
S1 E3 - 54m 52s
Powerful documentary about ordinary people caught up in the Northern Ireland conflict. The devastating impact of the hunger strikes as seen through the eyes of three women. Tit for tat killings, car bombs and assassinations are now part of everyday life.
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Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake At Night?
S1 E2 - 55m 4s
By 1972 a deeply segregated society has emerged. The violence has escalated and the British Army are constant presence. Catholic and Protestant working-class communities find themselves policed by rival paramilitary organizations.
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It Wasn’t Like a Movie Anymore
S1 E1 - 55m 19s
In 1968 tensions between Catholic and Protestant communities explode after decades of relative peace. Hopes of equality are lost as a civil rights movement is suppressed. The British Army is deployed and Northern Ireland descends into conflict.
Extras + Features
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Episode 5 Preview
S1 E5 - 30s
In 1993 a bomb on a busy Saturday leads to a week of gruesome tit for tat violence. There have been many false dawns in the conflict, but finally the desire for change propels the possibility of peace for the next generation. But at what cost?
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Episode 4 Preview
S1 E4 - 30s
14 bloody days in March 1988 mark a new level of harrowing savagery. Tensions rise as the British police and army infiltrate all paramilitary organisations to gain intelligence. No one can be trusted as fear and suspicion run rife.
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Episode 3 Preview
S1 E3 - 30s
Powerful documentary about ordinary people caught up in the Northern Ireland conflict. The devastating impact of the hunger strikes as seen through the eyes of three women. Tit for tat killings, car bombs and assassinations are now part of everyday life.
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Episode 2 Preview
S1 E2 - 30s
By 1972 a deeply segregated society has emerged. The violence has escalated and the British Army are constant presence. Catholic and Protestant working-class communities find themselves policed by rival paramilitary organizations.
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Episode 1 Preview
S1 E1 - 30s
In 1968 tensions between Catholic and Protestant communities explode after decades of relative peace. Hopes of equality are lost as a civil rights movement is suppressed. The British Army is deployed and Northern Ireland descends into conflict.
Schedule
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Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland
Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night?
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
In 1972, community divisions deepen and intensify; many working-class Catholic and Protestant communities are in the grip of paramilitary organizations. -
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Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland
Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night?
Monday
Apr 7
1 Hour
In 1972, community divisions deepen and intensify; many working-class Catholic and Protestant communities are in the grip of paramilitary organizations. -
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Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland
So Many Broken Hearts
Sunday
Apr 13
1 Hour
The impact of the IRA hunger strikes is seen through the eyes of three women -- an IRA prisoner's wife, a police officer's wife and a hunger striker's daughter. -
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Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland
So Many Broken Hearts
Monday
Apr 14
1 Hour
The impact of the IRA hunger strikes is seen through the eyes of three women -- an IRA prisoner's wife, a police officer's wife and a hunger striker's daughter.
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