Episode 2 | Spotlight on the Troubles: A Secret History
New revelations about how the IRA went from anticipating victory to fighting a bloody, long war against Britain, with Gerry Adams emerging as the republican leader of his time.
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- Clip length: 59'11''
- Broadcast year: 2019
- History | The Irish Troubles
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Spotlight on the Troubles: A Secret History
- Episode: 2
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