Documentary. The story of the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition, a cross-community party formed in 1996 by local working- and middle-class women. Show more
Documentary in which film-maker Brendan J Byrne explores the story of Bobby Sands's 66-day hunger strike in the spring of 1981. Show more
Documentary charting singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan's journey to music stardom. Show more
For 25 years, Gerry Osborne has been writing to Tommy Zeigler on death row. Though they’ve never met, the two men have supported each other through the ups and downs of life. Show more
The story of the 1983 Maze prison escape, the most audacious escape since Colditz, told by three of the leaders of the escape and, for the first time, a prison officer.
1 hour
Eddie Irvine walks in the footsteps of his hero Blair Mayne for a new portrait of the Ardsborn World War Two legend.
Documentary. A sensitive and powerful portrait of the trauma experienced by families in the aftermath of suicide, as they try to come to terms with this deep, personal tragedy.
Documentary about the Irish labourer experience in London in the 50s and 60s, as three former residents of Arlington House talk about the hostel that housed thousands of Irish men. Show more
Three former bomb disposal officers who served during the Troubles return to Northern Ireland after thirty years to review the defining moments of their careers. Show more
An Independent People
Episode 1: Taking Root
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland
William Crawley tells the story of Ulster's Presbyterians. Here, he looks at the Scottish ministers who first established the Presbyterian church on Irish soil. Show more
An Independent People
Episode 2: Seeds of Liberty
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland
William Crawley travels to America to uncover the story of the Ulster Presbyterian minister who struck the first blow for American religious freedom. Show more
An Independent People
Episode 3: Union and Division
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland
William Crawley explores the creation of the modern-day Presbyterian church in Ireland, born out of a bitter struggle between radicals and conservatives. Show more
Peter Curran talks to residents of Derry-Londonderry about what it has been like to live in the city during its Year of Culture and what the future might hold for the place. Show more
City of Faith
Episode 1
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Documentary series. A man whose son committed suicide and a couple whose first child was born with his organs outside his body talk about how their faith helped them cope. Show more
City of Faith
Episode 2
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Documentary series about faith. A farmer recalls the boyhood moment when he became a Christian, and a woman recounts how she turned to God after her brother-in-law's murder. Show more
City of Faith
Episode 3
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Documentary series about faith. A woman recalls how she found God following a troubled childhood, and a pastor describes how a near-death experience brought him to the Lord. Show more
City of Faith
Episode 4
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Documentary series about faith. A successful businessman and lapsed Catholic describes his spiritual rebirth, and a minister talks about the importance of Celtic spirituality. Show more
City of Faith
Episode 5
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Documentary series about faith. A former CEO describes the childhood experience that drew him closer to God, and a survivor of the Darkley massacre recalls his father's passing. Show more
City of Faith
Episode 6
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Documentary series about faith. A farmer describes how the death of his niece led to him becoming a Christian. And a young priest recalls the moment he was called to his vocation. Show more
Imagining Ulster
Episode 1
1 hour
William Crawley explores some of the social, cultural and political influences that have shaped aspects of identity in Northern Ireland. Show more