Programme Index

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Oct 2009, 22:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

A studio audience of 100 questions politicians on the day's big talking points. The panellists are Nelson McCausland, Conor Murphy, Margaret Ritchie and MLA David McNarry. Show more

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Presenter:: Mark Carruthers
Producer:: Mary McKeagney

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The Ronan Kerr Story

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th May 2011, 22:35 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 25^th May 2011, 23:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

The dissident republican murder of policeman Ronan Kerr provoked an extraordinary reaction across Northern Ireland. Darragh MacIntyre tells his story. Show more

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Presenter:: Darragh MacIntyre
Producer:: Mary McKeagney

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Legacy of Murder

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 21^st Jun 2011, 22:35 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Jun 2011, 23:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Stories affecting life in Northern Ireland. Julian O'Neill investigates the controversy over the Stormont appointment of convicted killer Mary McArdle. Show more

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Producer:: Mary McKeagney
Director:: Mary McKeagney
Producer:: Chris Thornton
Director:: Chris Thornton

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Getting Away with Murder

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Nov 2011, 22:40 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 30^th Nov 2011, 23:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Mandy McAuley re-examines the original police investigation into the double murder of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan 20 years ago. Show more

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Presenter:: Mandy McAuley
Producer:: Mary McKeagney

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Sex Trade

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 27^th Nov 2012, 22:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: Wed 28^th Nov 2012, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Simon Boazman asks what impact a ban on buying sex has had on prostitution and human trafficking in Sweden, and if a similar proposal would work in Northern Ireland.

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Reporter:: Simon Boazman
Producer:: Cara O'Doherty

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Special

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 4^th Dec 2012, 22:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: Tue 4^th Dec 2012, 22:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

A studio audience puts questions to Jeffrey Donaldson, Declan Kearney, David McNarry, media commentator Steve Hewlett and journalist Dearbhail McDonald. Noel Thompson presents. Show more

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Presenter:: Noel Thompson
Participant:: Steve Hewlett

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Special

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Feb 2013, 22:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Feb 2013, 22:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Noel Thompson chairs a political debate as a panel of public figures answer topical questions posed by a studio audience. Show more

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Presenter:: Noel Thompson

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Back to Belsen

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 25^th Mar 2015, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

A special programme featuring Lord Molyneaux, who died recently, as he travels back to Belsen concentration camp, which he helped to liberate. Show more

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Participant:: James Molyneaux

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24/02/2016

Duration: 1 hour

Hard-hitting investigations on the major stories affecting life in Northern Ireland.

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The Belfast-Cork Air Crash

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 17^th May 2011, 22:40 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th May 2011, 23:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Julian O'Neill investigates the worst air crash in Ireland for over 40 years, and hears from survivors and the pilot's family. Show more

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Producer:: Chris Thornton

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The Whistleblower and the Watchdog

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Oct 2011, 22:35 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Oct 2011, 23:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Vincent Kearney reports on the crisis in the Police Ombudsman's Office, investigating the internal difficulties faced by the PSNI watchdog. Show more

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Producer:: Chris Thornton

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The Saltire and the Union

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 14^th Feb 2012, 22:35 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Feb 2012, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Mandy McAuley explores the issues around Scottish independence, travelling to Scotland to comprehend the consequences for Northern Ireland. Show more

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Presenter:: Mandy McAuley
Producer:: Brendan McCourt

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Special

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 21^st Feb 2012, 22:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Mark Carruthers chairs a studio debate in which an audience puts questions on topical issues to a panel of public figures. Show more

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Presenter:: Mark Carruthers
Producer:: Chris Thornton

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Deadly Liaisons

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Mar 2012, 22:35 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 14^th Mar 2012, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Mandy McAuley investigates the controversy around supergrass trials, following the acquittals of nine men of the UVF murder of UDA boss Tommy English.

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Reporter:: Mandy McAuley
Producer:: Brendan McCourt

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North Belfast Housing

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 22^nd May 2012, 22:35 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd May 2012, 23:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Mandy McAuley reports on a deal over a multi-million pound project at Girdwood in North Belfast, and asks at what price it has been struck. Show more

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Presenter:: Mandy McAuley
Producer:: Brendan McCourt

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Special

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 29^th May 2012, 22:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Mark Carruthers hosts as an audience put questions to Sammy Wilson, Gerry Kelly, Jim Allister, economist David McWilliams and academic and commentator Deirdre Heenan. Show more

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Presenter:: Mark Carruthers
Producer:: Rachel Hooper

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Drugs on the Doorstep

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Jun 2012, 22:35 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 20^th Jun 2012, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Jennifer O'Leary investigates how Northern Ireland's prescription drug dependency has spilled onto the streets.

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Tales of Iraq

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Jun 2006, 22:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Hard-hitting investigations. A report on how the ongoing and bloody conflict in Iraq has affected the lives of hundreds of people in Northern Ireland. Show more

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Baby Amy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 20^th Feb 2007, 22:40 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 21^st Feb 2007, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

Hard-hitting investigations. A report on the death of baby Amy Hobson at the Mater Hospital and a look at why it happened. Show more

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Presenter:: Darragh MacIntyre
Producer:: Brendan McCourt

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Paying through the Roof

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th May 2006, 22:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Hard-hitting investigations. A look at how the new rating system will affect homeowners, councils and services in Northern Ireland. Show more

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