The IRA's internal security system, designed to detect informers, was discovered to have a critical weakness by British intelligence in the late 1970s, ultimately compromising the organization's secrets.
Aired: Sep 10, 2019 In the next episode, the Spotlight team delves into the tumultuous 1960s, rev...
Aired: Sep 17, 2019 The IRA expected 1972 to be a turning point in their favor, but instead, they...
Aired: Sep 24, 2019 Margaret Thatcher took office in 1979, facing an IRA determined to wage a pro...
Aired: Oct 1, 2019 The IRA's internal security system, designed to detect informers, was discove...
Aired: Oct 8, 2019 Unionist anger intensifies as IRA attacks on security forces claim lives of c...
Aired: Oct 15, 2019 In the next episode, Mandy McAuley uncovers a shocking truth about the Ulster...
Aired: Oct 22, 2019 The UK government's policy shifted from seeking to eliminate the IRA to achie...
Appearances
Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC Four
Production Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary
