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Episode 2: Of Bombs and Bank Robberies

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch officer. A source is ordered to carry out a dangerous operation.

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch Officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The award-winning drama returns for a new series. Starring Jonathan Harden.
James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it’s a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living.

Episode 2: Of Bombs & Bank Robberies

A source finds himself under intense scrutiny when he is detailed to collect a package from a ship docked at Drogheda harbour. Another informer tips James off about a plan to detonate a large car bomb in Newry, but soon finds himself involved in a bank robbery that goes badly wrong.

Cast:

James – Jonathan Harden
Interviewer – Michael Patrick
Martin / Paul - Desmond Eastwood
Frank - Patrick Fitzsymons
Larry - Paul Mallon
Piet / Deccy John D Ruddy
Davy / Johnny Marty Maguire

A Â鶹Éç Northern Ireland Production

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25 minutes

Last on

Thu 7 Dec 2023 21:03

Broadcasts

  • Sat 2 Dec 2023 13:05
  • Thu 7 Dec 2023 21:03

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