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The Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

The Handler Episode 1: The First Good Source

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster

Available for over a year

1971: James sees an opportunity to recruit a key informer when a young IRA volunteer is arrested on a burglary charge. Show more

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The Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

The Handler Episode 2: The Interrogation

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster

Available for over a year

A dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. A key informer is abducted by the IRA. Show more

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The Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

Episode 4: Internment Day

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster

A dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. 9 August 1971 – internment begins. Show more

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The Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

Episode 7: Blurred Lines

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster

A dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The disappearance of Robert Nairac. Show more

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The Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

The Handler Episode 3: Dangerous Liaisons

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio FoyleLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster

Available for over a year

A dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. James builds dangerous relationships with An Garda Síochána and the SAS. Show more

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The Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

The Handler Episode 4: Internment day

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast:

Available for over a year

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch Officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. 9th August 1971 – internment begins. Show more

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The Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

The Handler Episode 5: The Quartermaster

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Foyle

Available for over a year

A dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. A key IRA suspect is arrested, but how? Show more

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The Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

The Handler Episode 6: The Irish Englishman

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Foyle

Available for over a year

Dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. James recalls Seán Mac Stíofáin, the PIRA’s first chief of staff. Show more

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The Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

The Handler Episode 7: Blurred Lines

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast:

Available for over a year

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch Officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The disappearance of Robert Nairac Show more

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The Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

The Handler Episode 8: The Enemy Within

Duration: 33 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Foyle

Available for over a year

Dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. James discovers his home phone is tapped. Show more