Partition, 1921 (2021)

The partition of Ireland: chaos, secrecy and confusion

Partition, 1921, tells the story of how Ireland came to be to be partitioned from the perspective of the British and unionist politicians who divided Ireland. Michael Portillo examines how this happened, unravelling a web of intrigue woven by the British ruling classes for whom the essential issue was defending Ulster

Cast (10)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Michael Portillo

Presenter

G

Gerry Adams

Self

B

Bertie Ahern

Self

N

Niamh Gallagher

Self

I

Iaim Carlisle

Self

G

Graham Walker

Self

M

Margaret O'Callaghan

Self

M

Michael Laffan

Self

C

Conor Mulvagh

Self

Jonathan Powell

Self

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