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Unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict in Northern Ireland, 25 years on.

Personal stories of conflict and peace. 25 years on from the end of the Troubles, those who lived through it share intimate, unheard testimonies - and reflect on its legacy.

Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict. From the makers of the award-winning series Once Upon a Time in Iraq.

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Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland: Series 1: So Many Broken Hearts

So Many Broken Hearts

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The impact of the hunger strikes is seen through the eyes of three women.

The impact of the hunger strikes is seen through the eyes of three women. Tit-for-tat killings, car bombs and assassinations are now part of everyday life in Northern Ireland.

The devastating impact of the conflict is explored through the stories of three women as IRA prisoners begin their hunger strike in protest against Margaret Thatcher's policies. Tit-for-tat killings, car bombs and assassinations are now commonplace in Northern Ireland. Fatigue, from a population desperate for a respite from the cycle of violence, is creeping in.

Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland: Series 1

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Personal stories of conflict and peace. 25 years on from the end of The Troubles, those who lived through it share intimate, unheard testimonies - and reflect on its legacy.

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