Assume Nothing: The Handler Series 2 - Six Months in Hell

Assume Nothing: The Handler: Six Months in hell

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A source is ordered to carry out a dangerous operation.

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch officer. A source is ordered to carry out a dangerous operation.

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch Officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The award-winning drama returns for a new series. Starring Jonathan Harden.
James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it’s a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living.

Episode 2: Of Bombs & Bank Robberies 

A source finds himself under intense scrutiny when he is detailed to collect a package from a ship docked at Drogheda harbour. Another informer tips James off about a plan to detonate a large car bomb in Newry, but soon finds himself involved in a bank robbery that goes badly wrong.

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James – Jonathan Harden
Interviewer – Michael Patrick
Martin / Paul  - Desmond Eastwood 
Frank  - Patrick Fitzsymons 
Larry   - Paul Mallon 
Piet / Deccy    John D Ruddy 
Davy / Johnny    Marty Maguire

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Assume Nothing: The Handler: Six Months in Hell

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Dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer.

Dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles.

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