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Partition, 1921

2021

52 minutes

Documentary

Overview

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

Top Cast

Michael Portillo headshot

Michael Portillo

Presenter

Gerry Adams headshot

Gerry Adams

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Bertie Ahern headshot

Bertie Ahern

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Niamh Gallagher headshot

Niamh Gallagher

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Iaim Carlisle headshot

Iaim Carlisle

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Graham Walker headshot

Graham Walker

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Margaret O'Callaghan headshot

Margaret O'Callaghan

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Michael Laffan headshot

Michael Laffan

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Conor Mulvagh headshot

Conor Mulvagh

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Jonathan Powell headshot

Jonathan Powell

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