S5E2: 1975 | Pop Goes Northern Ireland

Duration: 28'57''

Synopsis

In January the IRA declare an 'indefinite ceasefire' and secret talks take place between the government and Sinn Fein. Unionists and loyalists are fearful that the government is planning a withdrawal from Northern Ireland and loyalist paramilitary violence intensifies.

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