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Episode 1

On June 22, 1921, King George V and Queen Mary arrived in Belfast for the official opening of the first Northern Ireland parliament. Fearful for their lives, they had come to a city scarred by bitter sectarian violence. One hundred years on, this is the story of the dramatic events that led to the partition of Ireland - one that continues to reverberate to the present day.

English
  • Originally Aired May 27, 2021
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created May 27, 2021 by
    richdruitt
  • Modified May 27, 2021 by
    richdruitt