Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,799 playable programmes from the BBC

Timewatch

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Fortnightly series of history documentaries.
The Sparks That Lit the Bonfire Tonight's film examines the origins of the Troubles in Northern Ireland and reveals startling new evidence of the Irish government's crucial role in the emergence of the Provisional IRA. With the help of interviews with Irish ex-cabinet ministers and former leading members of the Republican movement, it details Dublin's funding of the IRA, why it favoured its more radical elements, and how the Irish government secretly plotted to invade Northern Ireland in 1970. Peter Taylor reports. Producer Ken Kirby
Editor Laurence Rees

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Taylor
Producer:
Ken Kirby
Editor:
Laurence Rees
Source: Radio Times

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More