Series synopsis
Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 22, 2023. It ended on June 19, 2023. It was created by James Bluemel.
Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict.
Premise
Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | May 22, 2023 | June 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It Wasn't Like a Movie Anymore A time of relative peace in Northern Ireland escalates to full-blown conflict. When tensions between Protestants and Catholics explode, the British Army is deployed. |
May 22, 2023 |
| 2 |
Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night? A deeply segregated society emerges as the violence escalates, the British Army beds down and paramilitary groups police many working-class areas. |
May 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
So Many Broken Hearts The impact of the hunger strikes is seen through the eyes of three women. Tit-for-tat killings, car bombs, and assassinations are now part of everyday life in Northern Ireland. |
June 5, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 22, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 19, 2023 |
| Runtime | 62 minutes |
| Status | ended |