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The Troubles: A Secret History

The Troubles: A Secret History

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In a landmark 7-part series, Spotlight - Northern Ireland’s leading team of investigative journalists - reveal important new discoveries about the conflict known as the Troubles, in the 50th anniversary of the deployment of British troops to Northern Ireland.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

08 December 2025

Country

Ireland

Cast

Jennifer O'Leary

Jennifer O'Leary

Herself - Reporter

Mandy McAuley

Mandy McAuley

Herself - Reporter

Darragh MacIntyre

Darragh MacIntyre

Himself - Reporter

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