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| Listing of Programmes for the Year: 2008 | 340 Programmes |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 2nd Jan 2008 | Duration: |
52 mins 38 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Paisley: Troublemaker to Peacemaker | ||
Description: |
Programme begins with folk singer Luka Bloom then US business leader Bill Flynn comments on first hearing of the 2007 Sinn Fein (SF) and Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) deal on powersharing - NB the opening few minutes have a slight sound problem. Then RTE's Tommy Gorman outlines his docus aims, to find out why Paisley has made peace with his enemies, what he calls Paisley's remarkable journey. Then the programme profile Paisley's childhood years, born in 1926 in Armagh City, he was ordained aged 20 years by his father, aged 25 he had a central role in the foundation in Crossgar, Co Down of the Free Presbyterian Church, they were opposed to ecumenism between Ports and RCs. Film clip shows his comments of violence of Catholic Church and his speech in Oxford debate about Rome's views on communion wafer. He was prominent in O'Neill must go campaign and threw snow balls in 1965 at visiting PM Sean Lemass, film clip shows Paisley's comments on O'Neill's meeting with Lemass, Paisley later would confront civil rights marches, after one he got 6 months in prison, his reputation grew, more film clips of anti-O'Neill protests shown. In April 1970 Paisley won a Stormont seat in a Bannside by-election, then 2 months later he was elected MP for Nth Antrim. In 1971 he and others formed the Ulster Democratic Unionist Party, he took a high profile role in the 1974 Ulster Workers Council strike, which ended the Sunningdale power sharing government Film clip shows Paisley speaking at rally then Paisley denies UWC intimidation when asked by RTE's Olivia O'Leary. Followed by clip of Paisley shouting at the Pope in Euro Parliament, a seat he won a year earlier. Mostly rivals with the UUP, they joined forces in mid 80s to object to Anglo-Irish Agreement, film clip of City Hall rally and never, never speech In Dec 93 Paisley dismissed the Downing St Declaration as another sell out and was sceptical of 1994 PIRA ceasefire because republicans went to talks, the DUP didn't go, he avoided GFA deal and clashed that night with loyalists, Iris Robinson (DUP) comment, in the referendum Nth/Sth Ireland voted yes to the GFA, in the new Stormont elections UUP won 28, DUP won 20. In Portadown 1995 he held hands with Trimble but DUP kept pressure on UUP. Film clip shows Trimble under pressure from public, then "fuss at the bus" clash, Paisley was no 78, in Nov 2007 interview he says he kept NI out of a United Ireland, he was guided in what he has done he claims, he also says he'll never see the day that SF will sit down with the DUP in government In the Nov election the DUP won 30 seats, the UUP 27 and SF outperformed the SDLP. Very quickly Paisley signalled change in Jan 2004 he visited Irish Embassy in London, to meet Irish government, film clip shown, in June 04 Euro elections saw Jim Allister take Euro seat for DUP as Paisley stepped down. I Paisley Jnr recalls his father's illness at that time, film clip shows Paisley refer to journalists as Romanists for saying he was ill. Paisley did attend Leeds Castle talks for 3 days. Paisley Jnr says his dad had now recovered fully, 3 weeks later Paisley met Ahern in Dublin, film clip of Paisley's remarks afterwards. In July 04 riots in Ardoyne followed by Orange marches, SF's G Kelly helped British escape mob, film clip shown. In Ballymena film clip shows Paisley revert to type, SF M McGuiness recalls the effect of that speech, Blair and Ahern comment on this set back. In Dec 04 PIRA accused of Northern Bank robbery, then in Jan 05 Robert McCartney killed by SF people in Belfast bar, peace process in trouble, then Paisley outlined a way forward to Ahern/Blair, he talks to T Gorman at that time. Paisley comments on his improving relationship with Irish PM B Ahern. In America at St Pat's Day the SF leaders were shunned and the McCartney family invited, film clip shown, Sen Ted Kennedy spells out message to IRA. May 05 Westminster election strengthen the DUP further, 9 seats to the UUP's 1, and D Simpson ousted D Trimble, SF win 5 to the SDLP's 3, again in July more riots after Orange march past Ardoyne, film clip shown. At St Andrews talks held on 3rd day B Ahern gives Paisley's 50th wedding anniv present of Boyne wood bowl, SF's G Adams recalls the thoughtful present. On Nov 24th at Stormont, Paisley faced a DUP rebellion over his softer approach then, loyalist Michael Stone attacked the building, film clip shown, this allowed time for Paisley faction to regroup. In Nov 25th 2006 interview Paisley comments on events and the party rebels, and what he wants SF to do, before he'll go into Government with them. In Sept 05 the PIRA had decommissioned, paisley now waited on SF to deliver on the issue of support for the police. At SF Ard Fheis in Jan 07, policy on policing was altered. Film clip shown of M McGuiness comments, then on March 24th DUP meets, they opted to break British government March 26th deadline, but would form power sharing government in May 07, Paisley comments, now DUP meet SF face to face, on March 26th Paisley sits beside G Adams for press conference. Film clip shown, with both men's comments then film of Stormont inauguration ceremony and serious of other historic meetings for Paisley and Ahern, McAleese, with film clip of so called "chuckle brothers" Paisley and McGuiness. In Dec 07 Paisley comments on making the deal and being in power with SF and going to America. Film clips shown of events. He comments on being First Minister and having his son Ian Jnr working with him, he says his Great Hall speech of 2007 was his favourite moment. Then T Gorman summaries the price Paisley has paid and what he has achieved. | ||
DVD No. |
D07120 | Tape No. |
387 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9517 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 2nd Jan 2008 | Duration: |
53 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Paisley From Troublemaker to Peacemaker | ||
Description: |
This programme tells the life story of Ian Paisley as the Republic views him. Using contempory footage of his speeches attacking his political enemies and the Catholic Church. It includes comments from his political friends and foes. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
388 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5577 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 3rd Jan 2008 | Duration: |
7 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the Police Ombudsman is to refer the case to the DPP of the two PSNI officers named in the Omagh bomb trial of Sean Howey, and today the PSNI Chief Constable was quizzed by the Policing Board on the case. Film report with Hugh Orde's remarks on the situation, then Michael Gallagher gives the Omagh victims reaction. In Lurgan a family home was petrol bombed by the LVF, film report from Mourne View Estate with householders comments. Paisley and McGuiness have promised to announce the name of the Victims Commissioner by Dec 31st this year. Film report with political editor Ken Reid's analysis of the situation, it seems the appointment will be by Jan 14th and name of Dr Marie Breen-Smith is favourite, she worked for Healing Through Remembering. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07120 | Tape No. |
387 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9518 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 50 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Yesterday's Amnesty proposal for Troubles killers as part of dealing with the past has met a mixed reaction . Film report on Eames/Bradley meeting last night in Belfast with the public shows FAIR's Willie Frasier clash with unnamed man. Raymond McCord speaks again Amnesty and FAIR's Willie Frasier also rejects that ides. Denis Bradley tells the audience Amnesty isn't ruled in, or ruled out, neither is a truth commission. Gerard McErlean whose 2 brothers were killed in 1975, objected to the panel having no victims on it, which panel member Jarlath Burns attempts to answer. A second report examines the response to the Eames/Bradley proposal/suggestion, today PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde speaking to a Stormont committee said the past must be put in the past, a piece meal approach won't work. The Eames/Bradley Group lists its options, truth recovery process, amnesty apology, covenant to non violence, HET remit widened, audio/visual database. Unionists are angered by a suggestion the government would say it fought a war against republicans, SF's G Kelly comments on this, then Police Widow Assoc Wilma Carson rejects the idea as it makes murder legal. Carmel Quinn of Ballymurphy Research Group wants an independent Truth Commission, then waves Alan McBride says no one else fits victims. Then in the studio DUP MP J Donaldson, and Relatives for Justice Mark Thompson discuss the notion the PIRA fought a war, and the other issues raised by Eames Bradley including British forces operating outside the rule of the law, and a mechanism for truth recovery or Amnesty idea. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07120 | Tape No. |
387 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9520 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 16 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then report on speculation that an amnesty for killers during the Troubles is one of the options being considered by the Eames/Bradley committee. Film report from Ken Reid on dealing with legacy of 30 years of Troubles, it shows old film clips. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07120 | Tape No. |
387 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9519 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
58 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Battle Of The Bogside | ||
Description: |
This documentary explores the 1969 clash between Nationalists and the RUC in Derry and the events leading up to it. This was a repeat programme. (See tape 287 24/3/04 and also tape 354 4/9/06.) |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
388 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5578 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 8th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
59 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
No-Go The Derry Story | ||
Description: |
A documentary of The Battle Of The Bogside in 1969. (This is a a repeat broadcast see 354 on the 6/9/06) |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
388 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5579 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 9th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
40 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Exodus | ||
Description: |
The programme explores the reasons why Protestents have migrated from Derry's cityside; decreasing the numbers from 15,000 in 1969 to 500 today. The programme uses film clips of major Derry incidents in the Provisional IRA's campaign and attacks on the Protestent enclave. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
388 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5580 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 9th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
39 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Exodus | ||
Description: |
This documentaryexplores the reasons behind the migration of Protestants from Derry's cityside after the outbreak of the Troubles, their population on the cityside decreased from 15,000 in 1969 to less than 500 today. The programme begins with an aerial overview of Derry, a city of 100,000 people and the importance of the River Foyle is highlighted, it divides the cityside on the West from the Waterside in the East, this is followed by a quick vox pop of the Protestant Community. The programme then goes back to the 1689 siege of Derry and explains what happened then, and why the city has an important place in NI Protestants hearts. The DUP's G Campbell comments, the programme then jumps to 1921 after partition and explain the gerrymandering of election ward boundaries designed to keep the city in perpetual Protestant/Unionist control. Film clip of Ulster in Focus programme shown, in 1968 this nationalist frustration developed in the Civil Rights Assoc (CRA) protests. Film clip shown with words of CRA leader Ivan Cooper, then views Rev Robert Dickinson speaks on BBC news in 1969 on one man, one vote. Then DUP's G Campbell recalls his concerns, then CRA leader Eamon McCann explains the reaction once the RUC assaulted CRA marchers. The issue now was against the State, with Protestants totally backing the RUC, the struggle took on a sectarian dimension, old TV clips shown of clashes. Willie Temple, a cityside Protestant recalls CRA seen as republican, in Aug 69 battle of Bogside, RUC withdrawn, British army comes in, Protestants felt isolated and vulnerable, film clip of riots show, Jeanette Warke recalls, then G Campbell on his cousins being expelled from Bogside, then Eamon McCann views. On 25/9/69 William King a Protestant was beaten to death by Catholic youths. Jack Allen UUP Derry Mayor 1974-75 recalls the change in atmosphere, G Campbell recalls manning the barricades in the Fountain Estate, film of Wm King's funeral, then Leonard mills, who left cityside in 1984 recalls the population mix in Glen Estate, then Marlene Jefferson UUP Derry Mayor 1980-81 recalls the mixed era, then write Richard Doherty's views. In April 69 the Londonderry Corporation was replaced by a Development Commission, this eventually ended gerrymandering and multiple votes, Unionist identity in Derry felt threatened. In Jan 72 the IRA campaign in Derry began with the killing of 2 RUC men, paper headlines shown and TV report gives details, then g Campbell recalls his feeling, then Jack Allen, then Bishop James Mahaffey recalls the families stories who moved out, the felt an atmosphere of fear and threat. Jeanette Warke recalls on Jan 30th 1972, Bloody Sunday saw increase in PIRA membership. Willie Temple describes increasing chill factor. J Warke recalls her attacked house, she was moved to New buildings. W Temple says the PIRA killing RUC/UDR men was saw as attack on Prot/community, Leonard Mills was in the UDR, film clip of manned IRA road blocks in Derry, M Jefferson recalls subtle intimidation. Bishop J Mahaffey explains the Protestant feelings at losing control of Derry's council, then Eamonn McCann recalls unionist leaders attitude at that time. By 1873 the IRA was targeting civilians who worked for the security forces. R Doherty comment, film clips shown of IRA men. John Tierney SDLP Derry Mayor 1984-85 says IPRA told him they weren't forcing Protestants out but M Jefferson rejects this. In Dec 1975 Lexie Mitchel and Charlie McNaul were shot dead in a Strand Rd cafe, both were just Protestants. Adrian Armstrong recalls both men, then G Campbell's views, the INLA admitted the killings saying it was mistaken identity within a year Joey Glover, a Protestant businessman was killed by the PIRA, news report shown, then film of IRA bombs exploding in Derry, targeting Derry businesses often meant targeting Prot/owned property. All/Cllr Bertie Faulkner recalls his feelings, then Rev Earl Storey's views, followed by Adrian Armstrong's comments. M Jefferson recalls getting threats when she got elected onto Derry Council, eventually she was forced to move home, but Adrian Armstrong and his aunts wouldn't move as that was giving into terrorism. Willie Temple also took this line. In 1979 David Wray RUCR outside his Presbyterian Church, in 1982 RUC Insp Norman Duddy was killed by PIRA leaving his Presby/Church. Film clips shown of both attacks with views of Bertie Faulkner. Insp Duddy had left the cityside and just returned to go to church, then Leonard Mills who had left the UDR recalls being warned he was on an IRA list, he recalls the upset of moving to the Waterside. The political situation in the City Council was also alienating Protestants, the issue over the changing of the City's name from Londonderry to Derry focused this alienation, newspaper headlines of 1984 vote to change name shown. J Warke gives her reaction, then BBC news clip for 5-1-84 shown, SDLP Mayor John Tierney recalls the UUP/DUP walk out, which lasted 4 years. In 1988 and 89, PIRA bombs wrecked Derry's Courthouse and St Colombes Cathedral was damaged, Bishop J Mahaffey recalls Protestant fears then BBC news report for 26-1-89 shown, with Protestant resident interview. By 1990s there was only 1 Prot/community remaining on the cityside, the Fountain Estate. Willie Temple says it now has 316 people in 1969 it had 2000 people. The parading issue is the most obvious manifestation of Prot/identity in Derry, DUP's G Campbell explains why Derry's walls important to returning Apprentice Boys, the Prot/pop exodus has changed the political situation on the ground radically, now with parading issue sorted and PIRA campaign over, community relations have improved, on the cityside Protestants are optimistic Canon Bill McNee comments, then Willie Temple agrees, the narrator sums up the perceptions of both communities, then J Warke gives her feelings now on moving on, followed by W Temple and M Jefferson. (Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07130 | Tape No. |
388 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9521 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 14th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
7 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Report on Shankill loyalists making 2 young men do a walk of shame up the Shankill Rd with eyewitness Cathy McIlvenny's comments, but some Shankill people support the paramilitary action, then PSNI officer Andrea McMullen's views, then PUP's Jim Wilson says paramilitaries are acting because the PSNI won't act, In Aug 2007 a man was tarred and feathered in the loyalist Taughmonagh area but Tom Winstone of the Restorative Justice Group says these attacks damage their work. At Stormont victims groups representing 1000 people say they want an independent, International Truth Commission with the emphasis on truth rather than prosecutions. Film report with views of Margaret Urwin, then Paul O'Connor of the Pat Finucane Centre, followed by a response from SF's Gerry Adams, then Hazlett Lynch whose RUC brother was killed by the PIRA in 1977, says it's a process to tell stories and not get justice. Also at Stormont today were R Eames/D Bradley, both men comment. (6.30pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07130 | Tape No. |
388 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9523 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 14th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 43 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, today at Stormont a gathering of some victims groups called for an International Truth Commission to be set up here to deal with the legacy of the past Film report. Paul O'Connor from the Pat Finucane Centre in Derry says they don't want a Sth/African style model, then SF's G Adams comment on the challenges but DUP's Arlene Foster says IRA campaign was terrorism not a war, then Denis Bradley of the Consultative Group says we should face these difficult issues, Robin Eames say the Group hasn't decided on anything as yet. On the Shankill Rd loyalist paramilitaries made 2 young men do "a walk of shame" with posters round their necks saying they were burglars and thieves. Film report with eye witness Cathy McIlvenny account, her cousin was skilled by the UVF, then UUP Cllr Chris McGimpsey's reaction, then Tom Winstone of the local Restorative Justice Group comment. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07130 | Tape No. |
388 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9522 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 16th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 44 |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
DUP MLA Ian Paisley Jnr has come under more scrutiny following revelations of his demands at St Andrews talks, he says he's only doing his job by looking after his constituents. Film report on his lobbying for land deals from Martina Purdy, with Paisley Jnr blaming people who want to put the knife in a Paisley, the DUP officers issued a statement on the issue, says items Paisley Jnr raised were not on the DUP's shopping list. The items Paisley Jnr raised are listed in the report and include the Giant's Causeway Centre for Seymour Sweeney. The SDLP's Mark Durkan gives his reaction, then SF's D McKay MLA says they will raise the issue in the Executive. (6.30pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07130 | Tape No. |
388 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9524 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 21st Jan 2008 | Duration: |
39 mins 29 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Millies | ||
Description: |
This documentary profiles the women in Belfast who worked in the cotton/linen mills in the city in the 19th and 20th centuries, they were known as "the Millies". The programme also examines the importance of the linen industry to Belfast's development as an industrial city, and highlights the terrible working conditions in the factories. It interviews some former mill workers who are named, 70,000 women worked in the mills. The documentarybegins by saying before Belfast was known as Titanic Town it was known as Linenopolis, it was linen that made Belfast a city. May blood who worked at Blackstaff Mill, laments the lack of credit given to Millies for Belfast's growth, because they were women, then Lily Harvey who worked in Ross's Mill for 44 years, say she worked to pay the bills, then Mary Scullion of Barbour Threads is proud to be a Millie, an old film clips shows mill workers going to mills, Ruby Graham of Ewarts Mill comments, a map shows the 100s of mills, with photos of women workers. Lily Gracie of Rosses Mill recalls the strict doormen. Cecilia Gracie followed her mother into the mill as many did, her mother worked till she was 75. The programme then focuses on the mill owners with an interview with one of their descendents Lord Brian Dunleath, he recalls Thomas Mulholland his 4 times great grandfather, who owned mills in York St. The 1861 civil war in America made Belfast's linen mills major work players, Jonathan Hamill explains why, factory worker Lily McCoy Sterett recalls the dust in the mills, workers had no masks. May Blood recalls the women's health problems, then Betty Campbell of Ewarts Mill recalls her baby choking on dust, Agnes Young of Blackstaff Mill recalls slip lifters, film clip shows girls singing a mill song. In 1911 James Connolly witnessed the conditions, his writings are read out, the programme then elaborates on the conditions in which the women worked, Eliz Todd of Barbours Mill recalls the smell, then May Blood's views on the smell, workers then talk about the companionship amongst workers. Eveline Erwin of Ewarts Mill recalls her fears on her 1st day as a weaver, then Jane Runnoghan from Edenderry Mill on weaving, and the noise. Dan Adair a factory manager says it was 190 decibels, programme then profiles the injuries women suffered, and the women's wages, even when pregnant women worked on as there were no benefits. WWI gave the linen industry a massive boost. In 1921 NI election, .25 of unionist MPs were mill owners. Women then talk again about their wages, but international events held mill owners to ransom, like 1929 Wall St Crash flax prices rose 74%, unemployment hit mills in 1930s, workers recall those hard times, then WWI gave linen a boost but other countries began linen industry, by end of war NI industry in decline, programme explains the downfall in NI linen. Brian Dunleath explains the influence of rylon and nylon in the linen decline. After 1961 mills began closing down, again B Dunleath recalls his father's position, York St closed in May 1961. Film clip of Brian Faulkner in 1965 talking about linen's future, then May Blood, Dan Adair on closures and wages cut, then Berni Adams of Kennedy's Mills on the 1970s 3 day weeks. Troubles effect on mill workers recalled by May Blood, she says Troubles kept outside. In 1980s government investments failed, mill continue to close. In Estonia today a NI company makes linen there, 2 workers go to visit that modern mil but also in India workers make Irish linen with reconditioned old Belfast machines. No linen mills now work in NI. | ||
DVD No. |
D07130 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9526 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 21st Jan 2008 | Duration: |
25 mins 45 |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Garda Ar Lar | ||
Programme Title: |
Richard Fallon | ||
Description: |
(In Irish with English subtitles) This is the first programme in a series that recounts the stores of Garda officers killed on duty in the Republic. The first is Garda Dick Fallon killed by Republican splinter group Saor Eire. The programme begins with a look at the history of the Garda and the fact it's an unarmed police force, yet between 1942 and 1922 16 officers were killed in the line of duty, then for 28 years no more were killed, until April 3rd 1970 when Dick Fallon became the first Garda killed during the Troubles, he had 5 children. Film clip/photos shown, his son Richard Fallon recalls the day of his death. On Arran Quay, at Dublin's Bank of Ireland an armed robbery began, reconstruction shown, Gardas Pat Hunter and Paul Firth and Dick Fallon answered the call, Firth and Fallon saw the robbers leave, Fallon was shot dead as he chased them. His son recalls hearing news on the radio, then the family was told. A film group shows Saor Eire members training, they had robbed 19 banks between 1967-70. Garda Special Branch Officer Mick Egan profiles Saor Eire and its connections, speculation at the time suggested they were allowed to exist by Special Branch who go info from them on the IRA, journalist Poilin Ni Chiarain comments, the Garda issued suspects names even before they finished gathering forensic evidence, names including Frank Keane, photos shown. Keane complained in a letter to the press but was arrested in London and extradited, Garda Paul Firth claimed Keane was the gunman who shot R Fallon, using a photo, but bank workers said the men were masked, a lawyer explains the slack ID rules used in 1970, defence lawyer Sean McBride cross examined Firth, the jury found Keane not guilty, newspaper clips shown. The Garda continued to search for Saor Eire members Sean Morrisey and Joe Dillon, Garda Mick Egan recalls the shooting as he arrested Joe Dillon, a year after Keane's trial, Garda P Firth identified Joe Dillon, this too was a complete farce, reconstruction shown of the event, but the State had fingerprint evidence as well, defence lawyer Sean McBride pointed out the standard of evidence was inferior to Scotland Yard. Garda denied the fingerprints belonged to a Garda officer not the accused. However 5 years later after the PIRA killed British/Ambassador Chris Ewart-Biggs, a fingerprint found on a Garda helmet was the same fingerprint, a lawyer explains the case. Dillon and Morrisey were found not guilty. The government then removed jury courts and the Special Criminal Courts were introduced, the lawyer then highlights the faults in the Garda case, they didn't gather up the spent cartridges, the crime scene wasn't sealed off and the bizarre release of suspect names within hours, was like a warning to them to run. The programme then shows Garda Fallon's funeral on April 6th 1970, his son recalls his father and the funeral, then youngest son Finian Fallon recalls that day and the burden on his mother that day and the long term effect on her, film clip of her recalls all the public murmurings around the murder and the 1970 Arms trials, 3 weeks after Fallon's death, government/Ministers Charles Haughey and Neil Blaney were charged with illegally importing arms for the IRA's use, they were acquitted on a technicality. Finian Fallon comments on the connection of the Arms trial to his father's killing, after 30 years rule expired he still says no official record was found in government papers released about the murder. A journalist reviews the political turmoil of those times in Eire and N Ireland. Finian Fallon explains why he thinks government secrecy surrounds his father's death. The government and terror groups had a common endeavour to supply arms to the North. Both brothers want the truth. | ||
DVD No. |
D07130 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9525 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 21st Jan 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Garda ar Lar | ||
Programme Title: |
Richard Fallon (6 Apr 1970) | ||
Description: |
This new series examines the death in the Republic of each police officer killed in the line of duty. Tonight it looks at Richard Fallon killed by (MISSING) Eire in a Dublin bank robbery | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
389 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5581 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 21st Jan 2008 | Duration: |
40 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Millies | ||
Description: |
This documentary profiles the women who worked long hours in Belfast's Linen Mills. Ex-workers recall their terrible working conditions and the decline of the linen industry in Northern Ireland. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
389 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5583 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 24th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
6 mins 47 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Lithuania suspected dissident republican Michael Campbell and his partner Fiona Duffy both from the border area were charged with trying to buy arms for the RIRA. Film report. At a Limavady Council meeting last night to discuss making the council officer a more neutral environment, 2 SF Cllrs allege they were abused by loyalist protesters outside. Film report with SF Cllr Anne Brolly comments then SDLP Cllr Michael Coyle comments on hopes for a new subcommittee involving unionists to discuss the neutrality issue, followed by views of UUP Mayor Edwin Stevenson, then views of Leslie Cubitt of Ulster Unionist Coalition Party. Former RUC Chief Constable Ronnie Flanagan has apologised for not bringing the RIRA bombers to justice but he remains defiant about the first Omagh investigation and denies it was shambolic. Film report with R Flanagan's comments, then former Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan says R Flanagan bungled the investigation. Peter Hain former NI Sec is to step down as Work and Pensions Minister. Film report. (1.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07140 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9528 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 24th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 12 |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Omagh victims father Victor Barker pushes former RUC Chief Constable R Flanagan towards TV cameras telling him to go and make his apology for Omagh investigations failures. Film report includes dramatic pictures and a secret recording from inside the room where they met. It begins with Flanagan denying his investigation was shambolic, then the recording is played. Barker asks him to resign, Flanagan refuses. Then former Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan says 6 years ago she explained why Flanagan's investigation after the bombing was flawed. Then in the studio reporter Sharon O'Neill explains how UTV knew about the meeting, and what the two men discussed, then she plays an interview with V Barker where he recalls what he said about Flanagan resigning. A further report from Omagh hears the reaction of other Omagh victims Kevin Skelton and then a vox pop of other Omagh people. | ||
DVD No. |
D07140 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9529 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 24th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
1 mins 50 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) The Stormont Executive under Finance Minister Peter Robinson has announced its spending plans for next year. Film report with P Robinson's (DUP) comments in Stormont then Health Minister Michael McGimpsey (UUP) on his allocation, then Social Development Minister M Ritchie's views on her budget. (1pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07140 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9527 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 25th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 2 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Four victims commissioners have been appointed, they are Bertha McDougal, Brendan McAllister, Mike Nesbitt and Patricia McBride. Film report from Ken Reid says I Paisley (First Minister) will make the announcement on Monday, he then profiles the 4 commissioners background they met yesterday but legislation is needed to have 4. Two Catholic workers at Days Hotel near Sandy Row in Belfast have won £27,000 in damages for unfair dismissal. Film report hears as managers they took disciplinary action against local employees, the UDA then began a campaign against the hotel, to stop it the 2 managers Ricardo Cafolla and Stephen Mooney were sacked, the Equality Commissions Eileen Lavery comments. The PSNI is to begin using Taser guns from this weekend. Film report. In West Belfast a bar manager was held captive in a tiger kidnapping and robbery. Film report. The family of Sam Marshall (31) shot dead by loyalists in March 1990 are angry at the refusal of Coroner John Lecky to hold an inquest. Film report says the family allege RUC/loyalist collusion in the case, his brother John Marshall comments. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07140 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9530 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 25th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 3 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Brian McDermott (10) killed 30 years ago in 1973 was a mystery for 30 years, now in 2003 the case was re-opened, at the time Brian's brother Eddie spoke to the BBC, yesterday another brother William got 4 months in jail for threatening his wife, she alleges William admitted killing Brian film report. Four victims commissioners are to be appointed by Paisley/McGuiness. Film report from Martina Purdy who names and profiles the commissioners as B McDougal, P McBride, M Nesbitt and B McAllister. (6.30 pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07140 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9531 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 28th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
16 mins 13 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At Stormont Ian Paisley and M McGuiness confirmed the names of the 4 new victims commissioners. Film report with Paisley's announcement in the chamber on the names, M McGuiness denies naming 4 people was a compromise, each commissioner will get £65,000 per year and a £33m budget has been set aside for victims over the next 3 years. Patricia McBride comments on her family background, Mike Nesbitt hopes to improve victims futures, then reaction from victims groups, Raetha Hassan from Saver Naver then Raymond McCord's views. Meanwhile the relatives of the La Mon bombing have told Ian Paisley to stay away from the 30th anniversary service next month. Film report interviews Rita Morrison who lost her daughter and son-in-law, comment on Paisley's U-turn with Sinn Fein now in Government, she can't understand it, then Lily McDowell who was injured says Paisley's U-turn made them sick. Then from Stormont Ken Reid gives his analysis of the commissioners appointments and the La Mon story and the upcoming debate on the budget. In courts developer Peter Curistan from Sheridan/Millennium has lost his court case against the government decision to drop his company as the preferred developer of Queen's Quay after allegations he was involved in money laundering. Film report with Peter Curistan's comments, after the verdict. The PSNI have arrested a 35 year old man in Antrim in their enquiries into the murder of Martin Morgan in the town in July 2007 by loyalists. In Newcastle 5 PSNI men were hurt during a riot at the weekend. Film report with PSNI Ch/Insp Brian Hanna's comments then DUP MLA Jim Wells views. It's 10 years tomorrow since the Saville Inquiry was set up to look at Bloody Sunday a film report reviews why it's taking so long to get the Judges final report. Conal McFeely of the Bloody Sunday Trust comments, then John Kelly's views, followed by solicitor Pat McDermott views on the inquiries cost element. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07140 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9532 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 28th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins 37 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Garda Ar Lar | ||
Programme Title: |
Michael Reynolds | ||
Description: |
Programme examines the death of Garda Michael Reynolds in Dublin on Sept 11th 1975, he was shot dead after giving chase and wrestling with one of the gang. It begins with newspaper headlines and TV news reports from the time, then a film reconstruction plays out events from the robbery to the shooting. Garda Reynolds was off duty and driving with his wife and child when he saw the car driving recklessly and gave pursuit, Pat Crimmins gives an eye witness account of the struggle and shooting, in St Anne's Park, then Pat Byrne Garda Commissioner comments, following by views of Jack Marrinan of the Garda Assoc's views. This is followed by a summary of the Galway man's life to that date, a friend Joe Egan describes the man, as officious in his duties without fear or favour. He was the 3rd Garda killed since 1970 and people feared the North Troubles would spill over the border, journalist Poilin Ni Chiaran comments, then Eoin O'Murchy a former Sinn Fein says it wasn't necessary to kill him. Papers show the Garda's funeral, then a film clip. Pat Byrne of Special Branch in 1975 recalls the outrage. A forensic examination of the getaway car found contact lenses, these were traced to a Marie Murray, her and her husband Noel were known to the police, Jack Egan recalls the raid on their home and a reconstruction is shown, no-one was in the police waited on them returning, and arrested them, Noel Murray was armed, guns and bomb making equipment were in the house. Joe Egan then outlines how the couple came to Special Branch's notice years before as part of a group aligned to the Official IRA, photos shown they were married in 1973, Eoin O'Murchy comments on their OIRA allegiance, and the social issues they were involved in, Joe Egan says they had moved from republican socialism to anarchist socialism, a 1970 "24 hours" film clip shows IRA men training, Joe Egan says IRA green book says no attacks on Garda. The Murray's plus Ronan Steenson stood trial in a no-jury Special Criminal court, they faced a death penalty. Lawyer Sinead Ni Chualachain profiles these courts, Ronan Steenson collapsed during the trial and was deemed unfit, the Murray's demanded a new trial this was refused, the Murray's caused uproar, and decided to conduct their own defence. Finally Judge Pringle had them removed from the court, then the Murray's statements were admitted as evidence, Marie Murray admitted firing the fatal shots, but claimed it was an accident, the Murray's claimed they were beaten by the Garda, the court rejected their claims and in June 1976 then were sentenced to hang. On July 9th 1976 journalist Eamon Lawlor recalls the international campaign against the sentence, letters from around the world including British Labour Party Mr Neil Kinnock. An Appeal Court hearing decided it wasn't capital murder as their statements showed they didn't know the man in pursuit was a Garda officer, and he was in civilian clothes, this was a landmark case the barrister says. The Murray's got life imprisonment, within a year they began another landmark case to begin a family in prison, this case lasted 12 years. The lawyer comments on the case, then the journalist details the public attitude. Film clips shown them leaving court. After 17 years they were released from prison, newspaper clips shown. Eoin O'Murchy comments on the Garda anger, then film clip shows Vera Reynolds accept the Scott medal for valour in 1976. Then closing comments of contributors to the programme. | ||
DVD No. |
D07140 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9533 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 28th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
27 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Garda ar Lar | ||
Programme Title: |
Michael Reynolds (Sep 1975) | ||
Description: |
Michael Reynolds was killed by bank robbers in Dublin in September 1975. His murderers were named as Noel and Marie Murray linked to the Official IRA. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
389 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5582 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 29th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
A Game Of Two Halves | ||
Description: |
An examination of the current political row between Irealnd's two football authorities North and South over which country Northern players should be playing for. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
389 (see 391A) | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5584 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 29th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 48 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
DUP Environment Minister Arlene foster has decided not to approve the Seymour Sweeney development plan for a Visitors Centre at the Giant's Causeway. Film report on minister's U-turn, in a saga that embroiled the DUP's Ian Paisley Jnr, and reviews the case to date with reaction today from SF's D McKay, then SDLP's D O'Loan's views, then views of UUP's Danny Kennedy in the Chamber, followed by a statement from Seymour Sweeney's company. In a second report, the saga since the fire 8 years ago at the Visitors Centre is detailed year by year, then live from the Giant's Causeway a report gets the reaction to today's decision from US tourists and local people in Bushmills, then Kevin McGarry Tourism Office of Moyle Council gives his views followed by comments of Hilary McGrady of the National Trust, both emphasise the need to keep the Giant's Causeway in public ownership. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07140 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9534 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 29th Jan 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins 7 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
A Game of Two Halves | ||
Description: |
Presented by Mandy McAuley the programme deals with the political row that has broken out between the Northern and Southern football associations in Ireland over which country players born in N Ireland should play for, programme begins with a summary of the current positions of North and South, then M McAuley asks former internationals who played for NI about their viewpoints. First Gerry Armstrong, then views of sports writer Steven Beacom, currently NI is ranked above the Republic, IFA Chief Howard Wells comments, then DUP Sports Minister Edwin Poots who recently attended his first GAA match, speaking in Stormont, says it's wholly inappropriate for the Republic to poach NI players, particularly those from one section of the community, but SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey says Poots views are an attempt to remove some Irishness. Article 15 of the FIFA rules seems to support the Republic position. Edwin Poots and Pat Ramsey swap points on this issue. The story began 3 years ago when Derry rising star Darren Gibson who plays for Man Utd opted to play for the Republic, his uncle Paul McLoughlin explains why he made this choice. Then another Derry born player Felix Healey recalls his time as a NI player, in his time playing for the Republic was never an issue, Catholics played for NI, he feels it's all been political, Falls Rd man Gerry Armstrong who played for NI, recalls that successful team under Terry Neill who recalls Pat Jennings sharing with G Best, neither of whom was poached by the Republic. G Armstrong comments on laying for NI. Back in Derry Kevin Deary chose the Republic while Mark McCrystal plays for NI. Both men comment on their choices as their careers are profiled. Then Felix Healey says Derry players weren't chased by NI officials, but since 1940s only 3 players born in NI have played for the Republic's A Squad, D Gibson is the 3rd Howard Wells didn't know these stats. In 2006 NI FA complained to FIFA about Eire FA poaching, but FIFA ruled the Good Friday Agreement permitted players making their own choices on nationality. H Wells gives his reaction to this, before Xmas FIFA appeared to back track saying status quo would prevail, both sides claimed victory. Mark Lawrenson, a Republic International comments on FIFA, as like Pontus Pilate. The Irish Republic FA would only discuss the matter by e-mail and not on camera, they say the choice still rests with the player, but Howard Wells rejects this. Terry Neill recalls Jack Charlton's poaching of English plays like Terry Mancini, M Lawrenson recalls playing for the Republic as his granny was from Waterford, FIFA did bring in rule 901 to stop players being bought by wealthy countries, the rule is explained, but Pat Ramsey says this has nothing to do with Ireland, Eamon McCann disagrees. In 1990s G Armstrong recalls young nationalists fears, film clip shows 2002 sectarian abuse of N Lennon at Windsor Pk including death threats, Eamonn McCann recalls the effect of this, Felix Healey recalls abuse he got at Windsor Pk and the Oval, then a vox pop of Falls Rd people's views, then views in East Belfast, attempts are being made to remove sectarianism in football here profile of Setanta Cup, all Ireland soccer event. Fran Gavin of Irish FA in Dublin comments, then Stafford Reynolds of Glentoran comments on all Ireland League idea, then Felix Healey's views on that League, then Eamon McCann sarcastic comments on button polishers. Then Howard Wells defends his association. M Lawrenson picks his all-Ireland football team for today. | ||
DVD No. |
D07140 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9535 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 31st Jan 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he begins with first Thompson interview of the SF Deputy First Minister M McGuiness since he came to power last May 07. He begins by asking him why was this week's passing of the Executive budget and its plans for government so vitriolic, M McGuiness replies he was totally disappointed at the behaviour of the SDLP, which is begrudging he says they want the Executive to fall, he explains his opinion, or how the SDLP behaved at Finance meeting, they were in disarray he claims. McGuiness says the establishment of power sharing in NI, the North/South and East West bodies, has all propelled NI out of the past, these will all provide a motivation to work towards a United Ireland says McGuiness, he also highlights all Ireland energy policy, gas pipe and intertrade as steps in this direction, this will stimulate debate in the coming years. He claims to want to make N Ireland a completely entity from what it was in the past, he believes he's part of a process that has banished discrimination and injustice forever, he's then asked without these things surely NI can exist for ever, as they were peoples motivation to unify NI. McGuiness says that's not true as people also care about their Irishness, he mentions the Irish Language Act negotiations. On the Victims commissioners appointments he's asked how could he and Paisley not have fallen out over this issue, given their different views says on those PIRA Vols killed at Loughgall, McGuiness points out the use of "different language" here, even in news programmes here, relating to different deaths, he says he will use sensitive language when talking about this issue with Paisley, recognising different opinions. On his relationship with Paisley called the Chuckle Brothers, McGuiness says both have tried to deal with each over from the person they met on May 8th 07, they have a cordial, civilised relationship, which is about the future not the past, McGuiness is then asked how would he get on with Peter Robinson if Paisley retired. On the devolution of Police and Justice which SF want to happen by May, M McGuiness says for the success of Policing it's vital we see that happen. He explains why he sees it like this. On the Paul Quinn and Robert McCartney murders, M McGuiness denies SF protects criminal gangs he says they have sympathy for and have helped the McCartney family. N Thompson reminds him while giving evidence at the Bloody Sunday Inquiry he refused to break his IRA code of honour, McGuiness says it wasn't the IRA who killed McCartney, or Paul Quinn, he wants these people before courts and in prison. He's then asked does he think G Adams might retire as he seems to have lost his way in the new system McGuiness says absolutely not as he is the single most important person since the beginning of the Peace Process and its undisputed leader. In the If You Ask Me Spot, journalist M O'Doherty comments on the huge archives that tell the stones of the victims of the Troubles here, he says there are secrets but here is no murder unrecorded, the book Lost Lives is a monument already to the dead he claims and we didn't need a commission to compile that, as for justice, that's what a lot of people want he claims, but commissioners can't order prisoners back to jail, he mentions having a book of offenders created like lost lives. In the next piece Noel Thompson introduces a film report from Julia Paul on a low key by-election being held in Dromore, Co Down after a UUP Cllr Tyrone Howe resigned, his fellow Carol Black (UUP) comments, then Paul Stewart (DUP) views, then Keith Harbinson (TUV) followed by the analysis of Newsletter's political editor Stephen Dempster. Then SF's Dessie Ward gives their opinion, followed by the SDLP's John Drake, then Alliance and Green Party viewpoints. This is the first election since May last year, so it's results will be interesting. Comic taxi driver routine. (Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07150 | Tape No. |
391A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9537 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 31st Jan 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(... ENTRY TO BE COMPLETED) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
391A | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5595 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 1st Feb 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 40 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then Irish PM Bertie Ahern, was in Ian Paisley's Nth/Antrim constituency to open a Spa Centre. Film report with Paisley's comments, then B Ahern on the Paisley invite, and the friendly welcome. Only former DUP Cllr Roy Gillespie and his wife Ruby turned up to protest. In the courts West Belfast man Anthony Notarentino (49) was charged with murdering Gerard Devlin in West Belfast 2 years ago. Film report. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07140 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9536 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
25 mins 40 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Garda Ar Lar | ||
Programme Title: |
H Byrne and J Marley | ||
Description: |
This documentary recounts the story of July 7th 1980 when two Garda, H Byrne and J Marley were killed during a bank robbery in Roscommon. The programme begins with a news report on the bank raid, the Garda were killed when they blocked the robbers car, photos of both men sown and Tom McCaughren from RTE describes the men's injuries, then the men's relatives describe both men. John Morley was Gaelic football legend winning a title with Mayo in 1970, film clip shown, then army officer Dermot Earley recalls John Morley, as does Leon O'Morehain, Henry Byrnes family were closely associated with Knock his grandfather Dominic was one of the 15 who witnessed the apparition of Our Lady in 1879, his brother Bernard describes his brother, photos shown, then a film reconstruction shows the Roscommon robbery Frank McAnena an eye witness in 1980 describes what he saw, as does bank worker Fintan Donnelly and clerk Jim O'Kelly, then Garda Brendan Gilmore drove to the bank and an armed man held him on the ground, once in their escape car the gunmen drove up and down the street, seemingly unsure of the way out, at Shannon's Cross the gang swapped from a white car to a blue car, the Garda car hit it, the gunmen opened fire, from RTE news 8/7/80 Garda Sgt Michael O'Malley describes what happened, reconstruction shows H Byrne died in the car, John Morley was shot in pursuit of the gang, who hijacked the car of Michael Kneasfey, his son recalls the event and his father speaks on film in 1980. Teacher Eddie O'Reilly and pupil Eoin Madden recalls what they saw, as they drove him to hospital, further news report shown, then the relatives recall hearing the news, then film of the funeral of Morley, with the relatives recollections including Paul Byrne, Henry's son. Newspaper headlines show the manhunt begun for the robbers, eventually at Cloonford a wounded man was found beside a wall he was named as Colm O'Shea (28) from Cork, eyewitness Ann Connell comments on the RTE news 8/7/80, the following day another man Patrick McCann (34) from Waterford was arrested. Film clip shown, then 9 days later in Galway City, Dubliner Peter Pringle was picked up news clip of 19/7/80 shown. Journalist Tom McCaughren explains the native of the charges brought against the men, with only capital murder charge relating to them in uniform Henry Byrne, a hair belonging to Colm O'Shea was found in the car, other evidence explained by RTE journalist. McCann's footprint was found at the scene, Peter Pringle disputed the statement he made to the Garda, on Nov 27th 1980 all 3 were found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging. President Hillery commuted it to 40 years in jail. The two wives were awarded Garda Scott medals in 1982, film clip shown of Justice Minister Sean O'Doherty. In 1995 in Peter Pringle's case a conflict of evidence emerged between 2 Garda that hadn't appeared in 1980, he was released pending a retrial, his conviction was quashed. A film clip at the end then reviews the connection of the Knock funeral and Mast Horen to the Pope, and eventually Knock Airport. Bernard Byrne recalls the men's funerals influence on PM Charles Haughey. To this day nobody knows why the men robbed the bank. Then more summaries of the men's characters. | ||
DVD No. |
DO7150 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9538 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
23 mins 49 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Justice Lost | ||
Description: |
This programme looks at the fallout following the collapse of the trial of Sth/Armagh man Sean Hoey on charges relating to the RIRA's 1998 Omagh bombing which killed 29 people. It begins with a montage of visual images from that day, Aug 15th 1998, and a selection of comments on the Police failures in the case. Last December the latest stage of the Omagh saga ended in farce and failure, now those on trial are the authorities themselves, as on Dec 20th Sean Hoey was acquitted. After the trial ends, relative Victor Barker comments outside the court criticising Ronnie Flanagan, the then RUC Chief Constable as appallingly inefficient. Det Ch/Superintendent Norman Baxter took over the investigation 5 years ago it's his officers who are accused of lying under oath and it's his team now in the dock. Ch/Superintendent Baxter talks to the press outside the court. The original RUC investigation was a disaster from the start in 2001 Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan exposed a catalogue of failures, these are listed by the programme, he offered to resign or commit suicide, Nuala O'Loan comments on her investigations, then current Chief Constable H Orde's views. Then Carol Radford recalls her younger brother Alan who died in the bombing, she feels she's living in a nightmare. At the heart of the case against Hoey was low copy DNA which was invented in Birmingham in 1999, the judge discredited the evidence on 2 fronts, there is no international agreement on the technique, and the test on Hoey also showed an English teenager could have been the bomber. Hoey's lawyer Peter Corrigan comments, then Paul Hackett of FSS/Birmingham defends the system used. Then Victor Barker comments on other failings made by those who were supposed to protect the evidence gathered, then Stan Brown the new head of Forensic Science in NI says lessons have been learned. The judge also branded the RUC gathering of evidence thoughtless and slapdash, Nuala O'Loan comments on the remark, then Kevin Skelton, a relative feels R Flanagan should resign his job in HM Inspector of Constabulary, he refused an interview. Victor Barker comments on his son James who would now have been 22 years old, and describes his feelings. Then a film clip shows Barker's recent meeting with R Flanagan in London, when Barker pushes Flanagan in front of a camera and tells him to make an apology now, which Flanagan won't do, then Barker comments on Flanagan's new job. Then Kevin Skelton gives his views on H Orde/s role, the programme asks were lies told in court to try and secure a conviction. Scenes of crime officer Fiona Cooper's role is profiled, photos shown, then Peter Corrigan comments, then Det Ch/Insp Phillip Marshall is profiled, the Judge said he attempted to deceive the court, Stan Brown comments on exhibits, Victor Barker and Peter Corrigan comment on accusation against N Baxter he knew of Marshall's lies. Kevin Skelton comments on his wife Philomena who died in the bombing, then Carol Radford highlights how low the families relationship with the police had sunk, Kevin Skelton agrees. PSNI Chief Constable H Orde gives his view on the mater. V Barker doubts Orde's credibility now too, the Victims Group are also at odds with the Policing Board, a recent TV clash between M Gallagher and Des Rea shows that, as the argue about the public inquiry option, Nuala O'Loan then Des Rea comment on review of evidence option. The M Gallagher views on the Police Board monitoring of Hoey trial, with Des Rea's comments. M Gallagher then talks about his son Aidan (21) who died in the bombing, and the effect of it all on the families, Victor Barker, Peter Corrigan comment on the PPS case, Gallagher and Orde also comment. The PSNI issues a statement. Sean Howey also refuses an interview. A civil action is due to start in April, but the bombers look like they won't ever be convicted. | ||
DVD No. |
D07150 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9539 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Garda ar Lar | ||
Programme Title: |
H. Byrne and J Marley (7 Jul 1980) | ||
Description: |
Both Garda were killed during a bank raid in Roscommon. Pat Mc Ginn, Peter Pringle and Colm O'Shea were all sentenced to 40 years for the murder. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
389 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5585 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Justice Lost | ||
Description: |
This Programme examines the legal and political fallout after the collapse of the Crown Case against Sean Hoey on the Omagh bombing charges and the criticism made of the PSNI investigation by the trial judge of the Police, forsenic scientists and low copy DNA techniques. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
391A | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5586 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 5th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Paisley and the Pretender. | ||
Description: |
This programme askes the question of who will suceed Ian Paisley as DUP leader; following his stepping down as moderator of the Free Presbyterion Church. It gives comments from Journalist Brian Feeney, Roy Garland and ex DUP MEP Jim Allister |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
390 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5587 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 5th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 54 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, a man's body has been found near the Glenshane Pass, police are waiting on an autopsy report. The Irish government today made available 120,000 Euros for the Orange Order to repair vandalised halls in border counties. Film report on announcement by Eamon O'Cuiv, the grandson of De Valera. Report also reviews recent Orange protests at Banbridge and Limavady Council offices against removal of Orange symbols. Today SF's G Adams claimed the Council moves weren't about getting rid of Orangism, DUP's G Campbell gives his reaction. Then in the studio Drew Nelson Grand Secretary of the Orange rejects any talks with SF or G Adams, and he explains why, he also comments on the Banbridge Council protest. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07150 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9540 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 5th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Paisley and the Pretender | ||
Description: |
Presented by Andy Martin, this programme looks at the question of who will succeed Ian Paisley Snr as DUP leader if he should step down. He has already stepped down as moderator of the Free Presbyterian Church following what is believed to have been opposition to his role as First Minister at Stormont alongside SF's M McGuiness. Andy Martin reviews the Dungannon Free Presbyterian meeting where it's believed the opposition was expressed, but delegates wouldn't comment, the Newsletter political editor Stephen Dempster says Paisley was taken aback by the emotional meeting, he stepped down so as not divide the church. Paisley then introduces his successor to the press, denying he feels any pain. Two weeks ago the Irish Times said Paisley would stand down as an MP at the next election, on Radio Ulster his son failed to dismiss questions on his replacement, journalist Liam Clarke comments on the rumours, then Brian Feeney's vies, columnist Roy Garland says Paisley is going to go, Mick Fealty comments, then Ruby Gillespie who protested against Paisley and Ahern in Ballymena outlines why she's turned against Paisley. The programme reviews how Paisley created uproar about Ahern in 2003, compared to welcoming him 5 days ago, Roy Garland says for years an outsider he's happier as the man in power. Film clip of Ahern/Paisley joviality. Jim Allister says Robinson/Paisley saw things different many times. Programme reviews founding of DUP in 1971, Robinson soon joined and became a key strategist. 1974 UWC strike gave Paisley first political leadership role, clip of Paisley speech 1977 Day of Action fails, but Paisley won't resign, R Garland comments, in 1986 Paisley/Robinson tensions increase over ?, press saw it as Robinson bid for the DUP leadership, Robinson denies it in TV clip, in 1987 a rift appears, Robinson indicates he would discuss power sharing, Liam Clarke and Alex Kane recall the Taskforce Report, and its impact, Robinson TV clip hears him say he's stepping down, but was back in a year, to go to talks in Germany for all-party talks, Fr Alex Reid recalls the sessions. In 1994 Robinson went to talks in Sth/Africa, Paisley rejects post ceasefire talks at Stormont. The GFA referendum was a defeat for the DUP, film clip shows Paisley being heckled afterwards, they developed strategy of opposition from within the executive. Jim Allister comments on it. By 2003 the DUP was the biggest party in Unionism and SF in Nationalism, a deal looked impossible, but with IRA's decomm and disbandment Paisley had room manoeuvre at St Andrews talks, L Clarke explains. Paisley said he was faced with joint authority, that's why he done a deal, but Jim Allister says he just wanted to be First Minister. Rev David McIlveen comments on the politics/church clash, then clip from Paisley sermon on his so called friends wounding him. Jim Allister thinks Paisley will be pushed, who will fill his shoes, either P Robinson or N Dodds says J Allister, then B Feeney's views on charges under Robinson rule, he has people in key positions already says Allister, journalist S Dempster on DUP tight controls, and inter fines system for MLAs he thinks now is the beginning of the end of Paisley politically. L Clarke comments, then J Allister on Paisley pushing his family forward, then Alex Kane views, B Feeney on NI without Paisley, then montage of film clip of Paisley through the years shown. | ||
DVD No. |
D07150 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9541 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 7th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then from Dundalk a film report on the 2nd North/South Ministerial Council Meeting with Paisley/McGuiness meeting B Ahern in the Republic for the first time. Paisley makes an appeal to people to reject the bad old ways and M McGuiness (SF) and B Ahern criticise the dissident/republicans. In Belfast the Policing Board met and diss/repub threats was discussed. Film report with PSNI Chief Constable H Orde's views. Also discussed was the introduction of use of Tasers by the PSNI film clip shows verbal clash between H Orde and SF MLA M Anderson on the topic. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07150 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9542 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 11th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 10 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
DUP leader and First Minister Ian Paisley Snr has said that he's in favour in principle for the devolution of Policing and justice powers but the time is not yet right, he also says he's staying on as First Minister for a full term even though he's 82. Film report with Paisley's remarks and reaction from SF's G Adams. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07160 | Tape No. |
389 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9543 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 11th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins 10 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Garda Ar Lar | ||
Programme Title: |
Frank Hand | ||
Description: |
This programme profiles the killing of Det Garda Frank Hand during a post office robbery on 10 August 1984 by the PIRA (last in series). It begins with the funeral service condemnation of the local bishop and film clip from the TV news of the aftermath, at Drumcree, Co Meath, the narrator voice over describes the sequence of events, as Garda Michael Dowd was injured and Garda Frank Hand killed. Then Garda Insp Patrick Murray comment on the TV news clip, with the getaway car shown, a reconstruction of the robbery is played it shows the Post Office van containing Jimmy Bell and Donal Brady pull up at the post office with £200,000 on board, behind them was the 2 Guards in an escort car. Then James Bell describes what happened next, he thought it was some sort of a prank then he heard the gunfire, the gunmen took the money and left, then Bell and Brady found Frank Hand dead, then a clip shows Garda Michael Dowd talking at the scene, he's ok. Frank Mullen the local Garda Commander gives his reaction, the officer had only been married 5 weeks, film clip shows his coffin arriving at his Roscommon home. Feargal Quinn from the Post Office recalls the emotional event, newspaper headlines shown then journalist Poilin Ni Chiarain comments on a change in IRA policy since 1983 which appeared immune to public opinion on shooting Garda in the border area. Jack Marrinan of the Garda Officers Assoc recalls the 7th Garda death in 3 years and its effect on the force, a quick summary of F Hands career is given, he joined the Garda in 1977. Some of the high profile cases he worked on are named, he married his wife Breda Hogan in 1984, the programme then highlights this turbulent time on both sides of the border, film clip shows armed IRA men, explosions, the journalist lists kidnappings that happened in the South, Don Tidey, Jennifer Guiness, and Ben Dunne it seemed like the Troubles were spreading to the South. During the Galen Westen kidnap the Garda opened fire on the IRA gang, this may be why the IRA opened fire first on F Hand says Poilin Ni Chiarain. RTE journalist Tom McCaughren says the PIRA killed F Hand, he says that local unit went against IRA army orders from its green book, which he quotes. Next the reconstruction is shown again, then van driver J Bell comments followed by the views of Donal Brady on TV clip from 1984. Poilin Ni Chiarain highlights the fact the gang shot the Garda men first, Jimmy's wife, Christine recalls her worries that morning, then film of Aug 13th funeral, with PM G Fitzgerald present, with Dick Spring, it also shows Bishop Dominic Conway's sermon, RTE's Tom McCaughren then describes the man hunt, in Brownstown bard they find the missing money and guns, eventually 7 men appeared in court, 3 were convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death, in March 1985 although the actual gunman wasn't caught. The death sentence on Thomas Eccles and Brian McShane of Dundalk and Patrick McPhillips of Armagh was commuted to life in Feb 86. Paddy Duffy from Co Louth also got life. Journalist P Ni Chiarain comments on the security review following the Drumcree robbery, the army were to be allowed to escort large amounts of money and all delivery routes were changed. Breda Hand and her daughter Fiona, who Frank never met, accepted the Scott medal, film clip shown. Jimmy Bell recalls the unveiling of a plaque to Frank Hand and meeting Breda. When IRA prisoners were released in 1998 after the Good Friday Agreement relatives of Garda Hand state their objections, as do his friends. Then Poilin Ni Chiarain comments, then Michael Hand. Twenty three years later Jimmy Bell gives his closing comments. | ||
DVD No. |
D07160 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9544 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 11th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Garda ar Lar | ||
Programme Title: |
Frank [missing] August 1984 | ||
Description: |
Frank (MISSING) August 1984 was killed during an IRA bank robbery. Seven men were arrested and three convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death which was commuted in Feb 1987. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
390 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5588 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 13th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 12 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Strabane man Andrew Burns (28) was found shot dead on the Donegal/Tyrone border. Film report says possible links to dissident republicanism but RIRA have denied any involvement. Fr Brian McGoldrick comments then SF MLA Pat Doherty gives his reaction, then Fr Declan Burns tells when the family last saw their son, followed by Garda Superintendent Kevin Donohoes statement. In Poleglass the funeral has taken place of traveller John Mongan (30) killed last week in a knife attack in the Falls area. Film report with Fr Eugene Lewis comments. In the village of Stoneyford a Catholic family has been forced out by loyalists after numerous attacks. Film report with comments of unnamed man who was intimidated from his home, then SF MLA Paul Butler criticises the PSNI response, followed by reaction of PSNI Ch/Insp Paula Hillman. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07160 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9545 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 14th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
7 mins 45 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Dromore Co Down by-election result has seen a UUP win over the DUP, with the TUV's Jim Allister's party getting 20% of the vote. Film report gives the figures UUP's Carol Black wins the council seat after PR count, but TUV's Jim Allister was happy to see the DUP vote down to 28%. The DUP candidate Paul Stewart comments, then UUP's Basil McCrea's views. Speaking in Dublin at a British/Irish Council meeting the DUP leader Ian Paisley Snr says that the DUP did top the poll. Deputy First Minister M McGuiness (SF) says people still support the Stormont institutions. Following the murder of Andrew Burns over the border the DUP MLA Alan Bresland has criticised the PSNI failure to stop his abduction, despite increased roadblocks. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07160 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9546 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 14th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins 56 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson, he begins with a review of the result in yesterday's Dromore by-election which some have called the St Valentine's Day Massacre of the DUP, then in the studio the DUP MLA Edwin Poots denies they made a mistake in forcing this election by refusing to co-opt on a UUP Cllr, he claims the DUP did top the poll losing on the PR transfer and are the most popular local party. The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader Jim Allister says the DUP thought they would smash the TUV and that's what this election was all about he says the DUP vote fragmented from 50% to 28%, he says the TUV voice is not irrelevant, Edwin Poots then counters with statistics of his own saying the last time J Allister stood he got 50% now he's got only 19% and come 3rd. He predicts that Jim Allister will lose his MEP seat. E Poots asks what is TUV offering the electorate, he feels the DUP need to demonstrate better how devolution really works. He criticises the TUV super councils idea. Jim Allister says the UDP is out of touch with grass roots unionists who don't want SF I government here. He claims the IRA Army Council should go and Unionists feel betrayed by the DUP. E Poots calls him a politician of doom and gloom and lists things he believes the DUP has delivered, he says the IRA structures have been dismantled so says the IMC. J Allister says Poots sits in cabinet with possible members of the IRA Army Council, J Allister says the DUP allowed SF's C Ruane to run NI's education system, and let SF be equal in control of the executive, J Allister praises the TUV vote from a standing start, a protest against terrorist in Stormont, Allister wants voluntary coalition, share government not mandatory coalition with gunmen. E Poots says the NIO ministers were about to introduce 7 super councils, cross border bodies and an Irish Language Act, and he claims devolution was better than that. J Allister says direct rule government would be his choice over SF in government - anytime he adds. Poots then claims the Unionist people are getting delivery from the DUP and the TUV only focus on the optics and not on facts, the Unionists are in the majority in the Stormont Executive. Jim Allister feels SF still threaten the NI people, in that they'll go back to dark days if they don't get what they want. Jim Allister also feels the current system needs an opposition. In the If You Ask Me Spot, Lindsay Allan comments on the pay rise for MLAs here from their current £40,000 plus expenses a year. He asks that our MLA numbers be cut in half, as we are over governed here. He lists other way of spending the savings. In the next item Noel Thompson introduces a film report from Julia Paul looking at what happens to politicians here when they fall out with heir parties, is it about principles or is it just a career move, she begins with the case of former DUP deputy chair of its Youth Association Edward Hanna, he's now joined the UUP, then on Monday the Alliance party showed off former SDLP man Andrew Muir at Stormont, last year Jim Allister left the DUP and formed the TUV, also in 2002 Ivan Davis left the DUP for the UUP and Peter Weir went the other way. Bel/Tel journalist Christ Thornton comments on the reason for switches as he sees them, then Belfast Metropolitan College's Henry Bell gives his views. Back in 2004, A Foster, N Bearne and J Donaldson left the UUP for the DUP, as Donaldson said he blamed Trimble, Chris Thornton comments on this and the voters views. Bob McCartney's various political parties are also profiled. Henry Bell says in normal politics things will change again. In the next item Noel Thompson reviews the award given to Hearts and Minds by the Flax Trust for its contribution to the political life of Ireland, he shows a range of clips from interviews between Thompson and various NI politicians. Then comic clip on politicians. | ||
DVD No. |
D07160 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9547 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 14th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A report on the Dromore election and the UUP victory. With TUV's Jim Allister commenting on his stony performance. There is a report on local politicans who switch parties, followed by a review of Noel Thompson's political interview over 16 years. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
390 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5589 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 18th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
16 mins 28 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The DUP's I Paisley Jnr has resigned from his post as a junior minister in the Office of First Minister, Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) film report from Ken Reid, in Paisley Jnr statement he says he's not resigning over any wrong doing on his part relating to the Sweeney/Giant's Causeway saga, he will continue on as an MLA, working for constituents interests he claims, t hen reaction from SF's D McKay (MLA), SDLP's Declan O'Loan (SDLP) and Reg Empey (UUP). In a separate report Fearghal McKinney looks at the latest scandal from Ballymena, where the DUP owns an advice centre used by I Paisley Jnr, but charges the taxpayer £1,000 a week rent. Local people comment in a vox pop. A further report looks back at the controversy over the Giant's Causeway involving Seymour Sweeney which involved I Paisley Jnr for months, it includes comments by S Sweeney on the DUP. Then live from Stormont Ken Reid gives his analysis of the effects of the Paisley resignation on the Paisley dynasty. In Caledon Co Tyrone 2 men were seriously injured in a petrol bomb attack on their home. Film report names men as Ashley Houston (39) and his son Johnny (19) both are critical, a neighbour Alex Brady recalls what he saw. At Stormont MLAs get their first chance to see the business case for the Maze Stadium project. Film report gives details, it will cost around £150m and involve a consortium of home builders. Jamie Delargey explains the various options open, with comments of David Carson of the University of Ulster on why it should be in Belfast City instead of the Maze. Then a vox pop of the public's comments. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07160 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9548 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 19th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 42 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
According to a leaked consultants report the Maze Stadium could cost as much a £240m, the report recommends the Maze site as the best value for money. Film report asks if the GAA, soccer and rugby are ready to play at a new Maze Stadium. IFA's Chief Executive Howard Wells comments, then Danny Murphy of the GAA's Ulster Council comments, then Michael Reid Ulster Rugby's Chief Executive, each outlines their position and their frustrations. Then in the studio Jamie Delargey comments on the £150m and £240m figures quoted as being the possible costs and the position of Belfast now. Following the resignation of Ian Paisley Jnr some Stormont MLAs have been asking for stricter guidelines and tighter scrutiny of how they run their offices and spend public money. Film report with comments of DUP's Sammy Wilson and UUP's Danny Kennedy, then SDLP's Declan O'Loan, Alliance's David Ford and then SF's D McKay. At the Stormont Assembly today the killing of Paul Quinn over the border last October, was debated by MLAs, the Quinn family were in the gallery. Film report with Stephen Quinn's rejection of the SF view his son Paul was involved in criminality. Then Jim Allister on the need for the case to be solved by police, clips from the assembly debate include views of SDLP's Dominic Bradley, and SF's Conor Murphy. In Belfast SF President Gerry Adams carried the coffin of former hunger striker and IRA chief Brendan "the Dark" Hughes at his funeral. Film report. Andrew Burns shot dead in Strabane on 13.2.08 may have met his killer in a bar one hour before he was killed. Film report. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07160 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9549 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 19th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
39 mins 3 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Ian Paisley Jnr Resigns - How Did He Get Here? | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Mark Carruthers this programme looks at the circumstances that resulted in Ian Paisley Jnr (DUP) resigning as a junior minister in the Office of the First/Deputy First Ministers Department. It begins with a film report from Brian Hollywood looking at the string of controversies Paisley Jnr has been caught up ink, in recent months, the report begins with Paisley Jnr recent press statement denying any wrong doing. The report then looks at Seymour Sweeney's, a DUP member, plans to build a privately founded visitor centre at the Giant's Causeway and how at first Paisley Jnr was caught out when he down played his relationship with Mr Sweeney, with his "I know of him" comment. Last Oct he bought a home off Mr Sweeney, when confronted on TV Paisley gets agitated, then clip shows S Sweeney clarify his relationship with Paisley Jnr and the DUP. The Environment Minister Arlene Foster (DUP) quickly changed her position on the Sweeney visitors centre after the public focus. The programme then cites other lobbying down by Paisley Jnr on behalf of S Sweeney projects, including raising matters with then PM Tony Blair at the 2006 St Andrews talks, his image took another blow this month, when it was disclosed he was receiving a Westminster salary from his father as a researcher on top of his £62,000 as an MLA and Junior Minister at Stormont, then it emerged the Paisley's rent their Ballymena office from a firm whose director is I Paisley Jnr's father-in-law. Paisley Jnr resigned, the rent had been £1,000 a week. Then in a further report Mandy McAuley interviews DUP MP Sammy Wilson who gives the 6 DUP MPs reaction to the revelations about Paisley Jnr. He says they were worried about recent election results and felt Paisley Jnr has to resign himself or they would have encouraged him to resign. Mr Wilson enlarges on his views about the damage being done by Paisley Jnr, and about the pressure on Paisley Jnr from the DUP, he also comments on the legality of Paisley's lobbying for S Sweeney, he feels Paisley Snr isn't affected by his son's antics. Then back in the TV studio Mark Carruthers asks a series of other politicians if Paisley Jnr has a point when he claims he's been driven from office by unfounded allegations, firstly the UUP's Danny Kennedy says he wasn't guilty of anything illegal but questions of judgement arise, he doesn't want a complete witch hunt. Then the SDLP's Declan O'Loan says his resignation had been inevitable, he finds the S Sweeney saga incredible, he explains his point of view on unanswered questions still be examined. Then SF MLA Daithi McKay says Paisley Jnr has only himself to blame for his current position, not other parties or the media, then Alliance leaser David Ford says Paisley Jnr should also resign as an MLA, for huge errors of judgement and unanswered questions, he lists his view of what the unanswered questions are. Danny Kennedy says he's worried about a personal vendetta against Paisley Jnr, he's questioned about UUP MLA Billy Armstrong being paid rent for a portacabin on his land, he uses as an office, which is not unlawful. Declan O'Loan calls for a review of the rule and regulations on claiming for family members and their assets, he outlines his point of view. Then David Ford comments in regulating public funds and what the NI assembly must do, SF's D McKay feels NI decision should be independent of what Westminster wants, he feels S Wilson comments were damning of Paisley, D Ford comments on whether this will affect I Paisley Snr's position or eventually even force him out. Then SDLP's D O'Loan says Paisley Snr is now under the spotlight, over him paying Paisley Jnr as a researcher, UUP's D Kennedy says we are witnessing the changing of the guard within the DUP, and Paisley Jnr's actions will bring that forward. In a further film report from Darragh McIntyre he examines the changing fortunes for the house of Paisley, saying it's stumbling towards a fall. It shows TV clips of Paisley in his heyday, now he has been forced to cede control of the Free Presbyterian Church he founded, and has lost his authority over the DUP. Journalist Suzanne Breen comments on the Paisley position now, then Cllr Robin Stirling of the Ulster Unionist Coalition says it's the end of the Paisley empire, then a vox pop of Ballymena people comment of the Paisley's followed by views of Dessie Blackadder of the Ballymena Times, on the difference between Paisley Jnr and Snr, then Suzanne Breen gives her views on the two men followed by Clifford Smyth's comments on those wanting Paisley out. S Breen feels DUP people angered more by the "Chuckle Brothers" image of Paisley/McGuiness than by Paisley Jnr antics. Clifford Smyth feels the Robinsons are ready to challenge the Paisley's. Then in the studio BBC political editor M Davenport gives his analysis of Sammy Wilson's comments and the pressure put on Paisley Jnr by the DUP MPs, Davenport feels Paisley Snr will maybe resign before May, and he feels things won't be the same in the DUP. He also comments on the public trust of our politicians over the S Sweeney issue. | ||
DVD No. |
D07170 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9551 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 19th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
40 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
How Did He Get Here? | ||
Description: |
As Ian Paisley Junior resigns his junior executive post, this programme looks at the controversial activities leading to his demise. There are comments from Sammy Wilson (DUP) and a studio debate involving D. Kennedy (UUP), D. O'Loan (SDLP), D. McKay (SF) and D. Ford (Alliance). The programme concludes with a film report called 'Death of a Dynasty' which examines Ian Paisley Senior's vunerability and asks are the Robinsons the next DUP dynasty. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
390 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5590 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 20th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
7 mins 31 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, the First and Deputy First Ministers I Paisley Snr and M McGuiness today visited the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh and visited the First Minister Alex Salmond. At the press conference afterwards Ian Paisley Snr was bombarded with questions about his son's resignation and its possible effect on him and his position. Film report on the day's events. A bomb has been defused at the Royal Mail Sorting Office in Mallusk film report. NI house prices fell here over the last few months by £20,000, the average house is £230,000 now. Film report on the recent survey on further price falls, profiles a North Belfast house which has dropped by £120,000, builder Conor Mulligan comments, then first time buyer Louise Carson's views, then economist Alan Bridles views. (6.30pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07160 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9550 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 21st Feb 2008 | Duration: |
41 mins 42 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
TAI Productions | Channel: |
n.a. |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Gibraltar/Milltown Martyrs - Twenty Years On | ||
Description: |
This programme (Independent DVD) made by the T.A.I. Productions sponsored by Sinn Fein, recalls the events of 20 years ago in March 1988 which began with the SAS shooting dead 3 IRA Vols Mairead Farrell, Dan McCann and Sean Savage in Gibraltar, their funerals back in Belfast sparked off more deaths and violence. The DVD is pro-republican and is a tribute to those who died. It begins with a BBC UK news report on the 6.3.88 shootings, alleging the dead had a suspected car bomb. Then a voice over a photo of Dan McCann by an eye witness says the Vols were unarmed when shot and host again as they lay on the ground. A photo of Sean Savage and another eye witness account are shown followed by still photos of the bodies. The narrator then begins to explain why these young were prepared to sacrifice so much and she gives a history lesson on how Ireland became divided and the unionist oppression of nationalists in new N Ireland. Film clips of Civil Rights march in 1969, attacks on them by the RUC shown, then Bombay St shown and the narrator tells of the IRA reorganising itself. Film clip of gun lecture shown and British troops in Belfast shown, clip of PIRA firing on army, house raids on Aug 71 internment reintroduced, narrator says at this time M Farrell joined the PIRA, she describes this time in an interview from year ago, in 1973 Dan McCann arrested for rioting, on release he joined PIRA. The narrator then recalls republicans blanket and dirty protests against British criminalisation policies against republicans. M Farrell captured and jailed in 1976 was in Armagh Prison as this time, she recalls the protest in Armagh. Film clips of blanket men shown. M Farrell recalls the 'hunger strike' option, 27/10/80 first hunger strike begins. Film clip of Raymond McCartney shown, he was one of 7 hunger strikers, on 1/12/80 3 females joined strike, including then women's OC Mairead Farrell. Narrator then tells of why this strike ended and a 2nd one by 10 republicans led by Bobby Sands began, film of armed PIRA shown, during this period Sean Savage (17) joined the PIRA, narrator comments on the electoral opportunities of that era, she mentions IRA attack on Brighton in 1984 and Maze escapes of 1983, and she profiles the British reaction with show trials, and collusions with loyalist, shoot to kill. Meanwhile the PIRA began operating against British bases in Europe. Gibraltar profiled events of 6.3.88 explained, the British/Spanish chose not to arrest the 3 vols but kill them. Film clips shown with still photos as narrator details the sequence of events leading to the killings, then eye witness interviews played detailing the shootings, they say no warnings were given, it was shoot to kill. The narrator then details the response of the "state sponsored media" with BBC TV news clip on the killings saying a bomb was defused. ITN said the same, newspaper headlines shown say "the dogs had to die". On Day 2 Britain admitted there was no bomb and the IRA were unarmed. TV clip of G Howe comments then film clip of Terry Farrell in Gibraltar to get the 3 bodies, with 3 FS Joe Austin, he's harassed by police, Jose Austin comments to TV. Film of RAF loading bodies into plane, then arriving in Dublin, news report on Dublin/Belfast journey. Film clip of PIRA firing volley of shots in tribute in Rodney Drive/Belfast. More clips shown as narrator details publics sympathy for the 3 Vols. Still photos showing coffins arrival in Belfast as tribute song sung. Narrator then details RUC harassment of the family's bringing home the bodies. Also on 3rd March, just before the Gib 3 funerals, 2 IRA vols killed, a premature explosion in Sth/Armagh, B Burns and B Molloy funerals were attacked by the RUC. Film of RUC stopping mourners near family homes. On 14.3.88 Vol Kevin McGooken was shot dead as he prepared to attack British/Army. In the following days 2 nationalists Charles McGrillen and Kevin Mulligan shot by loyalists died also. On 16.3.88 the Gib 3 funerals began and tension was high, film clip of procession shown, as the funerals reach Milltown Cemetery the narrator says the Crown forces weren't around, with the exception of 2 British helicopters overhead. Then film clip shows UDA man Michael Stone begin his attack on the mourners, with a pistol and grenades. Narrator describes the sequence of events, Stone runs to M1, pursued by crowd, a white van waiting on him sped away. Adams call for calm in graveyard. Stone was captured by crowd, then RUC arrived and saved Stone, he had killed 3 people in his attack, Thomas McErlean, John Murray and IRA Vol Kevin Brady, and a further 60 people were injured. Film clip of injured shown, then some give interviews from their hospital beds. No inquest was held into the 3 deaths, the narrator says the weapons used by Stone were shipped to NI from South Africa by the UDA assisted by British Intelligence. Still pictures shown of Stone's guns, captured by the PIRA, whose statement details UDA/RUC collusion. The next day Vol Kevin McCracken was laid to rest, there was a big turnout for the funeral, it passed off peacefully. Film clip shown. On 19th March the funerals of those killed by Stone in Milltown began, film clips shown, includes PIRA firing volley for Vol Kevin Brady. Then on Andersonstown Rd as Kevin Brady coffin was carried along at Casement Park, a car with two males in it drove towards the crowd, film shows the crowd surround the vehicle, a shot is fired from the car, still photo shown. The PIRA shot the two men who were undercover British soldiers. The British government and media condemned West Belfast people, a media campaign demonised the area and its people. Later over 30 people known as the Casement accused were jailed, newspaper headlines shown. Six months later, the inquest into the Gib 3 deaths began, the narrator details the republican viewpoint of its inadequacies and newspaper stories continued to tell lies she claims, the verdict went against all the evidence, it said the Gib 3 were killed in a lawful act. The families brought the case to the European Court of Human Rights and on 27/9/95 the court found the British government guilty of unlawfully killing the Gib 3, Britain ignored the ruling, and one year, and one year later in London another unarmed IRA Vol Dermot O'Neill was shot dead in similar circumstances, a film clip of this is shown with audio tape of O'Neill's last moments. Narrator summaries the events and urges the establishment of the Republic they died for. Video ends with a clip of Mairead talking. | ||
DVD No. |
D07200 | Tape No. |
390A |
Country of Origin: |
Record No. |
9573 | |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 25th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 2 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The PSNI have recovered sensitive government documents in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone. Brief report on breaking news story. At Stormont there's a standoff between the DUP and SF, after UTV revealed SF plan to hold a commemoration for PIRA Vol Mairead Farrell shot dead by the SAS in Gibraltar on March 6th 1988. Film report reviews SAS operations against the PIRA, at Loughgall, then DUP MLA J Donaldson gives his reaction to the SF plan and threatening to hold a rival commemoration to honour the SAS soldiers involved, the report reviews the Gibraltar incident then SF MLA Jennifer McCann gives their reaction to J Donaldson's views. Then in the studio political editor Ken Reid comments on the above story and on a breaking story that the PIRA have said they won't meet the Eames/Bradley group because it was set up by the British Government. He also comments on might be Ian Paisley Jnr's successor as a Stormont junior minister. The group called Healing Through Remembering has released some of the suggestions put to it by the public on who best to remember some of those who died in the Troubles here. Film report reviews some of the atrocities of the Troubles, then author Louise Purbrick comments. Followed by views of Alan McBride on storytelling, then views of Brendan Hamber. The appointment of 4 Victims Commissioners is to be challenged in court by Michelle Williamson whose parents died in the 1994 Shankill bombing, she is backed by 15 Protestant victims groups. Film report with M Williamson's views then FAIR's William Frasier's views. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07170 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9552 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 26th Feb 2008 | Duration: |
14 mins 8 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines, then the Stormont Executive is to back SDLP's Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie's plans to put more money into social and affordable housing. Film report with £200m to be spent building 5000 new homes over the next 3 years, other details given of her plans, then film of her interview at Stormont. Then UUP's Michael McGimpsey comments on plans to spend £7m redeveloping Belfast's Village area, then the Housing Executive's Paddy McIntyre comments on plans to sell off some of its £640m worth of building land. A further report from East Belfast profiles a mother of two, Kerry, waiting for a Housing Executive house for 2 years. She explains her position, then UUP Cllr Michael Copeland calls the housing situation dire, then live in the studio SDLP's Housing Minister M Ritchie calls today a good day for Devolution and those on housing waiting lists. She answers questions on the level of the current housing shortage. Also at Stormont today Ian Paisley Jnr has formally resigned as a junior minister and been replaced by J Donaldson. Film report from Ken Reid with J Donaldson interview on the devolution of Policing and Justice issue. Earlier in the chamber with Paisley Snr beside him Ian Jnr confirmed his resignation saying he leaves in high spirits with humility, then Paisley Snr wished him well, then SDLP's M Durkan and SF's G Adams had their say. The government has ordered a review of arrangements for storing court documents after the discovery of court files in Co Tyrone yesterday. Film report on police operation yesterday with DUP's Lord Morrow's reaction, then SDLP's Cllr Anthony McGonnell's reaction. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07170 | Tape No. |
390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9553 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 3rd Mar 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 22 |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, at the public inquiry into the INLA killing of LVF leader Billy Wright inside the Maze Prison in Dec 97 an MI5 agent handler (unnamed) tells the inquiry he was told in April 97 by his INLA agent the INLA planned to kill Billy Wright, and that he passed on the information to a Special Branch (RUC) officer. Film report. In Stormont First/Minister Ian Paisley Snr took his first question time since his son's resignation. Ken Reid reports that Paisley said no devolution of Policing/Justice Ministry yet and Ian Paisley Jnr has got a job on the Policing Board, Ken Reid comments on the unease within the DUP. In Co Fermanagh, the house of Darren Graham, a Protestant GAA hurler in Lisnaskea has had his home attacked. Report. At Belfast City Council tonight debate is to discuss removing some of Belfast's peace walls, we now have more peace walls then when the ceasefires were declared. Film report reviews the history of Belfast's peace walls with property developer Allen Elliott's views on houses beside peace walls, then SDLP MLA Alban Mugginess' views on the walls, then comments of DUP's MLA Nelson McCausland. In Dublin at the weekend, delegates at the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis were addressed by a Unionist, Raymond McCord, who wore his father's Orange Sash as he spoke. Film report on his speech on collusion, criticising the DUP, also speaking was M McGuiness on his relationship with the DUP, while G Adams accused some in the DUP of wanting to bring down devolution on the Policing/Justice issue. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07170 | Tape No. |
Page390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9554 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 4th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins 57 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Coverage of Ian Paisley decision to step down in May after a USA investment conference begins with Paisley talking to political editor Mark Davenport, whom he tells Unionists now administer British rule in NI and they control their own destiny. Devolution has been a success he claims, and the next generation should not suffer as this one has, the DUP has an executive veto and the terrorist campaign is ended, with republicans now supporting the police. Paisley then explains why he has decided to resign now and not go the full 4 yr term, he denies the controversy over his son had any effect on his decision, he repeats his son was picked on, to get at him. Paisley then refuses to endorse any particular successor over any other saying the DUP will pick that leader. Then by phone from Dubai SF's M McGuiness gives his reaction to the Paisley announcement and gives his views on working with Paisley in the OFMDFM. He says it's more important to remember Paisley's more positive recent political decisions than the never, never, never ones, he expects to work well with the next DUP leader. Then live from Stormont UUP MLA Danny Kennedy says pressure has been building up on Paisley Snr, he says the Paisley Jnr attacks were aimed at the father. Then MEP Jim Allister, in the studio say Paisley can be proud of brining unrepentant terrorists into the NI government, he claims NI is a quieter place, thanks to the security forces not Paisley's devolution, he claims the Dromore by-election defeat for the DUP forced Paisley out. He feels the Paisley legacy is mixed, good in early years, spoilt later on, he see Peter Robinson taking over. Then it's live to Stormont where SDLP MLA A McDonnell gives his reaction which is he isn't totally surprised, he praises Paisley's change from a destabilising factor to a stabilising one, he feels bitter sweet about the decision. Next Alliance's D Ford's, SDLP's M Durkan statements. The from Stormont BBC's Mark Davenport says there's a sense of shock at Stormont, despite the drip, drip, drip of pressure stories about Paisley. Davenport says the discussion about him standing down has been going on for weeks within his family, Davenport sums up Paisley as the ultimate outsider who eventually done a deal. He feels Peter Robinson will take over. Next the NI Sec Shaun Woodward statement, then Republic's Min of Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern gives his reaction in an interview, and his views on what happens next within Devolution in Nth/Ireland. (See: Spotlight Special on next DVD D07180.) (6.30pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07170 | Tape No. |
Page391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9556 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 4th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
6 mins 3 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 UK |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC UK News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then report on Ian Paisley Snr decision to step down as First Minister in May, with speculation on why he's leaving. Paisley Snr denies it was related to the recent resignation of his son. Film report in which Paisley denies he was pushed out, then SF's G Adams give his views, followed by Former PM Tony Blair's comment, then Denis Murray gives his analysis on the Paisley decision. (10pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07180 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
9557 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 4th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
57 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Paisley Resignation | ||
Description: |
Presented by Mark Carruthers the programme begins with Paisley Snr talking to Mark Davenport, he lists his achievements and outlines why he decided to quit while he's ahead, after the Investment Conference on 7-9th May this year, he denies he was under pressure to resign from within the DUP, he feels younger people should now do their bit, he denies that allegations about Paisley Jnr played a part in his decision and says his son had done nothing wrong and was picked on, solely to get at him. Paisley refused to endorse any particular DUP member as his successor as that's up to the Party he says. Asked to pick out the high point of his career Paisley chooses firstly winning the North Antrim Westminster seat with the biggest vote ever recorded, and holding it, he says he has no regrets about last May's deal with Sinn Fein, he says without it we would have had more Dublin rule forced on N Ireland, he says today the United Ireland argument is almost off the political agenda. In a further film report Declan Lawn looks at the reasons for the Big Man's departure, beginning with his Never, Never, Never speech in Belfast 23 years ago. This never, never summed up Paisley through the years but going into partnership with SF is seen by many as betrayal, especially as he and McGuiness shared jokes, as the "chuckle brothers". Film report reviews momentous photo opportunities of his time as First Minister. In January he resigned as Free Presbyterian Moderator, he could run NI or the church but not both, then after their defeat in the Dromore by-election some commentators say there were internal DUP rumblings but Paisley did keep the majority support, but the allegations against Paisley Jnr and Seymour Sweeney although not illegal reignited internal party unrest, S Wilson comments. Then in the studio politicians UUP's D Kennedy, Alliance's N Long, SDLP's A McDonnell and SF's Gerry Kelly all comment on why Paisley chose now to go and say if they think he was pushed, and they comment on the activities of Ian Jnr and his part in Ian Snr's downfall. N Long says since devolution the Paisley's have become a liability with the "chuckle brothers" image and Ian Jnr's behaviour, A McDonnell agrees with this point of view, SF's G Kelly agrees the chuckle brother image did hurt Paisley with anti-republicans. Paisley was aggrieved by the way Paisley Jnr was treated. The panel then comment on who they think is going to be his successor, most think it will be Peter Robinson, A McDonnell says Paisley done more damage to Unionism than Nationalism, the panel comment on what his people will think of him. Enoch Powell is quoted "all political careers end in tears". Next from Washington former British PM Tony Blair outlines his views about Paisley Snr, he says his contribution to peace in NI was immense, Blair says Paisley became committed to power sharing when he knew Republicans really were committed to peace. More Political reaction then from SF's Gerry Adams who praises Paisley's efforts over the last 12 months, as positive, he hopes the new DUP leader will honour the DUP's commitments and deliver the outstanding business. In the studio the former DUP MEP Jim Allister now leader of the TUV says Paisley's going was inevitable once he had served his purpose to the DUP pragmatists. Paisley delivered SF into the heart of government then he was pushed says Allister. He then claims some success at the DUP's fall in the Dromore by-election, Jim Allister then rejects Paisley view that SF are in NI government administering British rule. Allister expects Peter Robinson to be the next DUP leader, but he says DUP policy is wrong and they'll continue to lose support to the TUV under their next leader. Then in an interview from London the DUP MP Nigel Dodds says Paisley made today's decision at a time of his own choosing, Dodds praises Paisley as a political figure who achieved an enormous amount and forced republicans accept British/rule, Dodds rejects Ian Jnr was responsible for him going, or that Paisley Snr was pushed. Dodds is evasive on the issue of who'll succeed Paisley Snr. The next film report is from Andy Martin at Ballymena Town Hall, with two founding members of the DUP, Roy Gillespie who split after the SF deal and M Mills who stayed in the party. Roy Gillespie rejects Paisley's move to devolution with SF, he says Paisley sold out to IRA terrorists, M Mills calls it the passing of an epoch in NI and the DUP, he feels Paisley Jnr had no bearing on Paisley Snr's decision. Then two new Ballymena Cllrs, Deirdre Nelson who supports I Paisley feels it's a sad day, she praises Paisley's service of country and party, and she doesn't think he was pushed. Then William Wilkinson who left the DUP over the Devolution deal, says the DUP were pursuing power before principle, and Paisley was used and now discarded or "executed" by his party, he accuses Peter Robinson and Jeffery Donaldson of waiting in the wings to take over. D Nelson praises the work of I Paisley Jnr on the ground, W Wilkinson thinks it's the end of the dynasty, he wounded Paisley Snr he claims. Back in the studio, Mark Carruthers then talks to journalists Mark Davenport (BBC) Noel Doran (Irish News) and Darwin Templeton (Newsletter) about the Paisley decision. Davenport thinks there were "push factors" involved in him going, he lists the reason for the DUP unease, D Templeton thinks there was a bit of both in Paisley going, he says not getting the Free Presbyterian Moderators post started the ball rolling, Noel Doran says life will go on, he shows tomorrow's Irish News front page, it's the fall of an empire. D Templeton shows Newsletter front page which has a straight forward approach under the headline "Time for Me to Bow Out". The three men then review what would have happened if he'd accepted Sunningdale in 1973, they also comment on the succession battle to Paisley-Dodds or Robinson. The journalists also comment on how a Robinson/McGuiness coalition will work, it'll be a changed relationship with no chuckles. It's also felt Paisley Jnr still has a political future. | ||
DVD No. |
D07180 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9558 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 4th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
18 mins 48 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Ian Paisley Snr is to resign as First Minister in May, he gives interview to UTV's Ken Reid, programme begins with the Paisley interview, he will continue as an MP and MLA, he says a few weeks ago he decided to quit as First/Minister, he comments on any effect the recent controversy around his son have had, saying his son was wrongfully accused, he also comments on his successors, but refuses to be specific on who he thinks will get the post. He says going into government with SF was the only thing to do as it save NI from being forced into a United Ireland by the British Government he claims and explains what he means. Then live Ken Reid gives his analysis of Paisley's move and speculates on the new possible leader, and the end of an era. A further report using old film clips looks back at the times and turbulent history of Ian Paisley Snr, then live on the telephone from Dubai, Deputy First Minister M McGuiness (SF) gives his reaction to the news, he says it wasn't unexpected, he says Paisley will be fondly remembered by the people of Ireland for his courageous leadership in going into government with SF. He says Paisley and he have worked well over 10 months. Then political commentator Jim Dougall answers the question was Paisley pushed, he gives his views on the Paisley decision and the effect it will have on the DUP and who'll get the First Minister's post. The TUV leader Jim Allister says it's pretty clear to him Paisley has been hung out to dry, he jumped before he was pushed having served his purpose. In other news the SF Education Minister Catriona Ruane is to set up 6 independent bodies to oversee the restructuring of education in NI. Film report with C Ruane's Stormont statement, then DUP's S Wilson's reaction, the Ulster Teachers Union Avril Hall-Callaghan welcomes the move. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07170 | Tape No. |
Page390 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9555 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 4th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
62 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight Special | ||
Programme Title: |
Paisley's Resignation | ||
Description: |
Ian Paisley senior has announced he will step down as First Minister in an interview with Mark Davenport. He outlines his reasons and talks of his achievements. In the studio politicans D. Kennedy (UUP), N. Long (All), G. Kelly (SF) and A. McDonnell (SDLP) all give their reaction. This is followed by comments from T. Blair, (PM), Gerry Adams (SF) and N. Dodds (DUP). It is also supported by a voxpop of local opinion in Ballymena. Finally they report on comments from the Irish News and the Newletter editors. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
391 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5592 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 5th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
17 mins 54 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Today's news is again dominated by the resignation of Ian Paisley Snr as First Minister from mid-May, today the fallout from his decision as DUP faithful deny they stabbed their leader, Peter Robinson is favourite to take over as DUP warns there will be a new relationship with SF. Film report begins with a David Morgan report titled end of an era, in which DUP MLA Edwin Poots denies anybody pushed Paisley out, but Alliance's D Ford says the manner of Paisley's going wasn't entirely of his choosing. Ford believes his colleagues forced his hand, SF's M McGuiness says it's no big deal to him who takes over as First Minister, he's prepared to do the work needed. Speaking to Ken Reid the DUP deputy leader P Robinson denied Paisley was pushed out. Film report on Robinson's comments Paisley's career is ending in success not failure, he claims DUP enemies are trying to tarnish the Paisley image, P Robinson won't answer the question will he be the next DUP leader but he does say the relationship in future with SF will be on a business basis, with no fishing trips or love letters between the 2 parties. Meanwhile in Commons British PM Gordon Brown made a statement thanking Paisley Snr for his 40 years service. Then in the studio Ken Reid says he has no doubts P Robinson will be the next DUP leader, with Nigel Dodds becoming deputy leader, and the DUP will change its chuckle brothers image with SF. The next report is a live vox pop of public opinion from people on the streets of Ballymena. Firstly the Ballymena Guardian editor Maurice O'Neill says Paisley must have been pushed and Ian Jnr controversy played its part, then on the streets public opinion is mixed. Then in a second report former deputy SDLP leader Seamus Mallon describes Paisley as a walking paradox, one minute charming, the next a rabble rouser. Mallon recalls Sept 04 when Paisley was ill and says that illness changed him, he explains what he thinks happened within Paisley. On the streets of Newry public opinion was mixed, then Martin O'Muilleoir of the Belfast Media Group gives his views on Paisley. A further film report from F McKinney then asks what does the resignation mean for the DUP he claims there was a petition of concern circulating among DUP politicians, citing the Dromore result, the chuckle brothers image, his age, and Ian Paisley Jnr's behaviour. Brian Feeney a political commentator say the 'heave' began in August 2007, he explains his belief. Then TUV's Jim Allister says P Robinson will take over and the DUP product of letting terrorists into government will continue and they'll continue to lose votes, then journalist F McKinney gives his assessment of the last 24 years for the DUP, and lists the questions facing the next DUP leader. At Stormont the Assembly commission is to discuss SF's plans to hold a memorial in Stormont to IRA Vols killed by the SAS in Gibraltar in 1988 for a 4th time. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07180 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9559 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 6th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, the public inquiry due to be held into the murder of Portadown man Robert Hamill, by a loyalist mob while the RUC watched in 1997 has been postponed. Film report. The Stormont Commission has refused permission for SF to hold a memorial in the Great Hall honouring IRA Vol M Farrell. Film report. Ian Paisley Jnr returned to his job at the Policing Board today and said it was just "tittle-tattle", the reports that DUP members were annoyed he had given the post. Film report on the Board meeting and topics discussed. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07180 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9560 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 6th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 40 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson, he begins with an interview with journalists Ed Moloney and Liam Clarke on their opinions about the Paisley Snr resignation and the reasons for it. Ed Moloney isn't surprised at the warmth and praise heaped on Paisley but he's surprises we aren't see the contrast to the Paisley at the start of the Troubles. Did the last 12 months make up for his behaviour over 40 years? Ed Moloney explains why there's truth in this comment by a Falls Rd woman, without Paisley would the Troubles have taken a less violent or bloody form, as his function throughout the violence was to stop unionist leaders making the kind of deal he eventually did, look at the scalps on Paisley's belt says Moloney. Liam Clarke says the last 40 years have been the story of Paisley's climb to the top, he done what he condemned others for doing. Is that pragmatism or ambition asks N Thompson, Liam Clarke say Paisley isn't a good follower, he doesn't like to a member of anything he doesn't lead. Ed Moloney says Paisley has a huge ego, he compares Paisley to the way the Sinn Fein leaders were also marginalised. Both agree he defined any era. Next will be a cooler DUP attitude to SF, under P Robinson, Clarke feels there's a possibility of DUP realigning with the DUP, as Paisley was an obstacle to that, Ed Moloney speculates on where the diehard Paisleyites will give their allegiance now, as many felt a sense of personal betrayal over the DUP/SF deal, Moloney says Jim Allister and Paisley fell out years ago, Clarke then Moloney give their summaries of Paisley. In the If You Ask Me Spot, Alex Kane give his version of Paisley's resignation, he alleges Peter Robinson got rid of Paisley, but can he hold all the political parts of the DUP together when he takes over, he lists all the faults in the Paisley last year, then compares his starting point and finishing points, he didn't destroy SF, and he became a unionist who made a deal. Paisley was pushed A Kane says. In the upcoming campaign for the European elections, SF President G Adams has decided to take a back seat in the South, a film report asks has the SF party judged its Northern based leaders to be out of touch with the realities of the South's politics. His last TV performance shows Adams wrong footed by his political opponent, and then at the Ard Fheis SF members comment on losing a seat at the last election and the leadership role now and then. Former TD Sean Crowe (SF) doesn't blame G Adams for the loss, and Ard Fheis motion suggesting 2 joint party presidents, one Northern and one Southern, was defeated strongly. SF TD and Dail leader Caomhghin O Caolain comments on the vote, then Mary Lou McDonald denies that the Northern leadership is seen as remote in the South, then Irish Times journalist Mark Hennessy says people in the South could probably only name Mary Lou McDonald or Martin Ferris from SF. The Stormont Education Minister Catriona Ruane has released more details today on the groups she's to set up to design the structures of post primary schooling under this area planning umbrella, she's in the studio and answers questions on her plans form Noel Thompson. Finally a series of film clips looks back at Paisley's career over the last 40 years from vintage "no surrender" to chuckle brother. Then comic taxi driver routine on the weeks news. | ||
DVD No. |
D07180 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9561 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 6th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Journalists Ed Moloney and Liam Clarke discuss Ian Paisley's resignation and look back at his career. They discuss the future of the DUP and Unionism without Ian Paisley Senior. In the next report Dermot fleming explores the idea that Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams is a liability in Southern elections. It shows the views from Sinn Fein's Mary L. McDonald and Journalist Mary Hessessey. Finally the forthcoming education minister Catriona Ruene gives and interview on her 11+ plans. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
391 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5593 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 7th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 32 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Sinn Fein has held a commemoration to an IRA woman, Mairead Farrell killed in Gibraltar by the SAS with 2 other IRA Vols in March 1988, in its Stormont Office. Film report with SF's G Adams and MLA Jennifer McCann's comments. Then DUP MLA N McCausland claims it was important they stopped SF using the Long Gallery for the event. Protesters gathered outside, one of them Lauren Kerr comments. The DUP Culture Minister Edwin Poots today attended his first ever Irish language event at a Pobal Conference, he criticised Sinn Fein in his speech for naming an Irish language group after an IRA man killed by M Stone in Milltown Cemetery in March 88, he also told his audience he wouldn't be introducing an Irish Language Act. Film report with SF MLA Francie Brolly's reaction. Then Pobal's Ch/Executive Janet Muller's views on E Poots comments. A dispute over a new memorial to the Omagh bomb victims has finally been resolved, an independent panel has recommended the wording should say the victims were 'murdered by dissident republicans'. Film report with panel member Rev John Dunlop's comments, then Omagh Council Chairman Bert Montgomery's views. The loyalist reaper mural in Sth/Belfast's Village area is to be removed next week after 8 years of negotiation with the local community. Film report on UFF mural, it will cost £6,000 to replace it with a mural of King Billy. Arts Council Joan Dempster comments, then Paula Bradshaw of the Village Regeneration Trusts views. The Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has visited the site of a new peace monument to be built on the border near Newry. Film report on monument which cost 5m Euros. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07190 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9562 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 37 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, at Stormont a political row is brewing after reports say the DUP is to drop the Maze site at Lisburn as its chosen place for a new sports stadium. Film report with DUP leader Peter Robinson's denials that any decision has been taken yet, but UUP's Basil McCrea says he understands the Maze Stadium idea is dead, then SF's Paul Maskey explains what stopping the stadium would mean in job losses. Then Ken Reid gives his understanding of the chances of a Maze Stadium, he says its chances are slim, because it might end up as shrine to the hunger strikers and the H Blocks. The three main sports here, rugby, soccer and the Gaelic games (GAA) all know nothing as yet. Film report with views of soccer's Howard Wells, rugby's Michael Reid and the GAA's Danny Murphy all comment. Then in the studio, economics reporter, Jamie Delargy looks at the stadium costs arguments. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07190 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9563 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 13th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he begins by talking to Environment Minister Arlene Foster (DUP) who today proposes to reduce the number of local councils in N Ireland from 26 to 11. He begins why 11 councils when the DUP wanted 15 and SF wanted 7. Arlene says previous decisions were reviewed after devolution and this is what a ministerial sub group came up with. The UUP however weren't happy with boundary decision but A Foster says a boundary commission will deal with those. The Minister says Belfast Council will have 60 members and the other council's 40 members. N Thompson asks the Minister how will minorities, either unionist or nationalist, in different areas have their rights protected. She replies a strategic leadership board has worked on this, she also answered questions on the issues of legal compulsory power sharing. She will be looking at percentages of minorities in different areas and build in safe guards based on that. She also comments on the powers that Central government will give to the councils, but this is only the beginning of the process she says, things will improve a confidence increases in the new system, she wants to give local democracy here a voice, which under the Direct Rule system it hasn't had. Severance packages will be given to councillors who don't go into the super councils. On environmental protection she plans to report to Stormont by the summer on rules for governance and enforcement procedures. Next in a film report Julia Paul assesses the arguments for and against an Environmental Protection Agency in NI, which all parties but the DUP support, farmers also don't want and EPA. At Strangford Lough Marine Biologist Dr David Erwin talks about the destruction of horse mussels and queen scallops by unprotected fishing, yet the Lough is very protected already. Lisa Fagan from Friends of the Earth explains the problems and why an independent EPA is needed. Graham Furey of Ulster Farmers Union fear they'll end up paying for a new EPA. Brendan McGuigan of the Criminal Justice Inspectors says their audit of prosecutions for polluting found politicians often interfered in proceedings. DUP MLA Peter Weir tells why they're against EPA. In the If You Ask Me Spot, journalist Newton Emerson asks why is the DUP in such a panic over the Dromore by election, was a DUP element looking for an end to Paisley's control or is the DUP afraid of any challenges from the unionist fringes, like the TUV in Dromore. In the American Presidential elections, NI has popped up, Hilary Clinton who has been her 5 times as First Lady and Senator is keen to push her role in our peace process as evidence of her Foreign Policy experience but the extent of her involvement in peace making here is being disputed. In the studio, Geraldine McAteer of the West Belfast Partnership, Steven King former UUP adviser and Conor O'Clery author of the Greening of the White House argue the pros and cons of how important Hilary Clinton really was to the NI peace process, is she overstating her case, or is it just electioneering. | ||
DVD No. |
D07190A | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9564 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 13th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
391A | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5596 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 17th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
17 mins 35 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At the weekend in the Falls area of West Belfast ex republican prisoner Frank (Bap) McGreevy (51) was beaten in his home by 2 men. Film report says he's on life support machine, one of his attackers who absconded from Hydebank has apparently handed himself in to the PSNI. Residents Assoc member Robert McClenaghan comments. Then resident Jeannie Carson comments on the dangers in the area, then SF Cllr Tom Hartley on what the PSNI need to do now. In Limavady 13 people in 5 homes in Anderson Park have been left homeless by arsonists. Film report on latest in 20 attacks in Limavady in the last month, and 62 in the last year. UUP Cllr Jack Rankin comments on local fears, then the local Mayor Cllr Edwin Stevenson says local people know who is responsible but are afraid to tell police. Then Chief Fire Officer Willie Lynch's reaction. Reports start on today's St Patrick's Day parades across NI beginning in Belfast where for the first time a Unionist Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers (UUP) led the parade, he comm on the flags debate, also taking part was Sandy Row cheer leaders led by Lesley Coe, she explains why she's there, as does Alison Smith of East Belfast's Wandsworth Community Group, then SF MEP B De Brun calls the parade cross community in her comments, parade organiser David Boyd calls it inclusive event. Then report from Downpatrick parade, on cross community parade, the theme was "Down Through time" unnamed local people praise the event, then report on Newry parade, with comments of Anne Lennon of the Saver Youth Project, then Rev Chris Bowers comments, and then Anne Marie McAleenan of the Sure Start float. Then report from Derry where world champion boxer John Duddy led the parade, followed by report from Omagh and Dublin where the biggest parade was held. In Afghanistan soldiers of the Royal Irish Regiment celebrated St Patrick's Day in their army camp. Film report. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07190 | Tape No. |
391A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9565 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 17th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
7 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Donegal 4 BBC journalists have been arrested with 3 other men by Garda, it's believed the journalists were working on a story about dissident republicans for Spotlight and Panorama and they and they had interviewed senior RIRA men. Film report. Ten years ago this week the negotiations took place for the Good Friday Agreement (GFA), journalist Denis Murray looks back at that week and asks are we more or less divided 10 years on from the GFA, he visits cross community groups and talks to Joe Law of Trademark about sectarianism. In Newry David Hanna of the Altnaveigh House Group explains how they fuse together Irish and Ulster Scots music and dance. Then from Belcoo Joe McAleer talks about Police, in Derry's Protestant area, Jeanette Warke a community worker says problems remain but overall the GFA has been positive. In Belfast peace line community worker Thomas McCourt says cultural differences won't disappear but we must exist side by side. (6.30pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07190 | Tape No. |
391A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9566 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 18th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 46 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) In Belfast Frank 'Bap' McGreevy (51) beaten in his Falls Rd home by 2 men at the weekend has died of his injuries. Film report reviews the attack, he was hit 70 times. In 1973 the mutilated body of Brian McDermott was found in the River Lagan, in an exclusive interview his brother Billy denies he killed him, despite Billy's wife saying he admitted the murder to her. Film report. The British Queen Elizabeth has arrived at Hillsborough Castle to start an official visit, she'll mark the 100th anniversary of the forming of the Territorial Army in NI in the Castle tonight. On Thursday at St Patrick's C of Ireland Cathedral the Queen for the first time in NI will give out Mundy money in a ceremony here. Film report on preparations in Armagh and explanation of what Munday ceremony involves. It's 10 years since the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) but people on Belfast's peace lines say they're still waiting for badly needed investment. Film report from Christ Butler listens to opinions on both sides of the walls, he talks to community workers Tom Latimer and Gerry McConville, who appeal for jobs for young people, and stability, the cross community stadium youth project is profiled with the comments of young people from the Shankill and Ardoyne. (6.30pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07190 | Tape No. |
391A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9568 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 18th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
2 mins 25 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
No opening titles, Raymond McCord Snr after visiting the HQ of the Historical Enquiries Team (HET) today with other victims relatives and Stormont politicians, revealed that the HET were investigating links between the UVF gang of Mark Haddock and even more murders. Then those already revealed in the Nuala O'Loan, Police Ombudsman's report. Film report with Mr McCord's comments. Also at the meeting was Eugene Reavey whose 3 brothers were murdered by loyalists in Sth/Armagh in 1976, he praised the HET for clearing his brothers names of any paramilitary connections. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07190 | Tape No. |
391A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9567 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 18th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
The Murder Of Brian McDermott | ||
Description: |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
391A | |
Country of Origin: |
Nothern Ireland | Record No. |
5597 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 19th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
20 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Lower Falls community wants action after the murder of ex-republican prisoner Frank 'Bap' McGreevy (51) in his own home by hoods. Film report covers vigil held by local people, comparisons made to the murder of grocer Harry Holland in Andersonstown last Sept, his sister Geraldine McAteer wants a task force set up in West Belfast to deal with anti-social elements. In Newry Jason Fleming (15) was beaten by a gang of youths on St Patrick's Day, in an interview he says he thought he was going to die, his attackers used bottles and a sword. Film report with his mother's reaction. At Stormont the Deputy first Minister Martin McGuiness has warned the institutions face a serious crisis if Police and Justice are not devolved by this May. Film report from Ken Reid, with McGuiness interview on his concerns, meanwhile the Irish President Mary McAleese has angered unionists by saying any visit by the Queen to Dublin depends on the completion of devolution of Justice and Policy. Also DUP's P Robinson has denied they had a 'back channel' to SF since 2003. At Hillsborough Castle today the Queen hosted a reception for 300 sports people earlier they had visited the East Belfast Mission Church. Film report on the visit to the Methodist Church where she met Ian Paisley Snr and P Robinson, the Rev Gary Mason says nationalists from the Short Strand were also there. The Queen then visited Queen's University where she met the Irish President Mary McAleese and the poet S Heaney. Film report with comments of John Roger Students Union President and Prof Peter Gregson. Then back to Hillsborough for interviews with Syd Millar (rugby) William John McBride (rugby) R McFall (soccer) Dermot Lennon (show jumper) Ian Lowry (racing bikes), then Dame Mary Peters (athletics) and Eugene Young of the GAA, all comment on meeting the Queen. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07190 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9569 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 19th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 39 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
It's 10 years since the GFA, in this report a police officer Terry Spence with 30 years service outlines his views on the changes brought in by the Patten Review, he says the force name charge was hurting to him, as was the release of prisoners, her also feels however policing is more acceptable across NI, and he welcomes the Police Board. Then ex-prisoner Martina Anderson who served 13.5 years and is now a SF MLA and on the Police Board outlines her views on the changes in NI since 1998. (6.30pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07190 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9570 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 20th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
First time in NI the Queen has handed out Maundy money here, film report from Armagh Cathedral on the security operation and a diss/repub protest in Armagh town centre, the service was cross community, Bishop Nigel McCullough comments. Recipients of the Maundy money purses give their reactions. Then film report on the Queen's visit to the Royal School Armagh on its 400th anniversary, headmaster Paul Crule explains its significance then Ivan Bolton of Cavan Royal School hopes the Queen will visit them also. Then C of I Bishop Alan Harper and Catholic Cardinal Sean Brady give interview on the joint service and its cross community element. In Belfast courts Tom Valliday (20) was charged with the murder of Frank 'Bap' McGreevey (51), film report on the death of the former IRA prisoner. Former US President Bill Clinton has pulled out of a Belfast conference next Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA). Film report. In Cork Ted Cunningham (61) appeared in court on charges relating to the Northern Bank robbery of Dec 04. Film report. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07190 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9571 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 20th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
7 mins 24 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The One Show | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Colin Parry who's son Tim was killed by a PIRA bomb in Warrington in March 93 recalls that day and reviews his efforts for peace in NI and visits to see the changes here since the GFA then gives an interview. | ||
DVD No. |
D07190 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9572 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 20th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
|
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Magazine | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The One Show | ||
Description: |
Colin Parry talks about his son, Tim, who was killed by a Provisional IRA bomb in Warrington 15 Years ago. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
391A | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5598 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 24th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
25 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Troubles I've Seen | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1 | ||
Description: |
Reporters Kate Adie, Martin Bell and Trevor McDonald, discuss the times they spent reporting the early days of the troubles from Northern Ireland. Using contemporary film clips (MISSING) and B. Devlin. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
391 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5594 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 24th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
24 mins 3 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Troubles I've Seen | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1 | ||
Description: |
In this programme UTV/ITN journalists recalls the times they reported upon the Troubles from NI, usually when they were young in the early days of the violence here. It begins with a quick viewpoint from Alastair McDonald, Kate Adie and M Brunstone then the opening titles, then a film clip of the RUC attacking a civil rights march in Oct 1968 is shown and journalist Denis Tuohy says that clip is what got the UK news companies asking questions about what was happening over in N Ireland, he says this programme is about what the TV journalists made of NI, at first acquaintance when sent here. Trevor McDonald says after 10 days he thought he knew what the problem here was all about, he thought it was entirely about religion, then after 5 years he realised he'd no idea what the problem was, an old TV clip of A McDonald at that time is shown. Then Kate Adie says NI was 30/40 years behind the rest of the UK, she explains why, then BBC's Nick Ross who was a student at QUB I the 60s and a member of Peoples Democracy recalls being aware of how unfair and unstable NI was, an old clip of him is shown. In January 1969 at Burntollet, a Peoples Democracy Civil Rights march was ambushed by loyalists, reporting for the BBC was Martin Bell, he recalls it with an old film clip, Nick Ross who knew Bernadette Devlin, using film clips of her, says she moved from moderate to hard left socialist. In 1969 she became an MP, Kate Adie recalls the moment she knew B Devlin was pregnant, and no one else did. Michael Brunston recalls the contrast he felt between the vicious street violence and the warmth of the people towards him and visitors, he recalls internment scene, and hatred of British/Army with old film clips shown. Martin Bell recalls the censorship in the BBC, to play things down, he says at the time Catholics were burnt out in 1969, he wasn't allowed to say the refugees were Catholics. N Ross became a journalist here, he recalls seeing a dead body on the street and bombs going off. On Bloody Sun Jan 72, film clip shown. Peter Taylor recalls, it was his first visit to Ireland, he couldn't believe what happened, TV interviews clips shown with civilians and soldiers, in This Week programme, he interviewed local witness and Paras, P Taylor recalls the issue, M Bell recalls he had been a soldier but British approached Ireland like Aden, he recalls filming army raids in Armagh. Film clip of young Michael Brunston, as he recalls following the sound of explosions for a story, then Martin Bell recalls Lenadoon 72 gun battle which he reported on a film clip is shown, and in Oct 69 UDA firing on British, M Brunston says he came under direct fire in Belfast. Film clip of the incident shown Kate Adie then comments on the depth of hatred here, like a domestic fight, then M Bell says violence used started after teatime, for some journalist going home was all they wanted, M Brunston explains why, then film clip of T McDonald in Belfast today, he recalls on his first assignment his friends thought ITN sent him to NI to get killed, he recalls wanting to be here. Denis Tuohy summarises. (No end titles) (Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07200 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9574 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 27th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
59 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 UK |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Secret Peacemaker | ||
Description: |
Presented by Peter Taylor this the story of a Derryman who for 20 years was the secret link between the PIRA and the British/government, his identity remained secret but without him the IRA ceasefire, the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) and the Executive at Stormont wouldn't have happened, now the link is telling his story. It begins New Years Eve 1974. Brendan Duddy, the link is driven to Dublin he recalls meeting he IRA Army Council, in a big house, then Billy McKee the PIRA's Belfast commander recalls the meeting and B Duddy, IRA Chief of State Seamus Twomey questioned Duddy, who told them the British government was prepared to talk to the PIRA about "The War". Duddy recalls living every day with other peoples secrets and dealing with it. Peter Taylor then profiles Duddy's life from the early 1960s, he owned a fish and chip shop, his wife Margo comments on the meeting place chip shop, his worker Bernie Mount comments, Martin McGuiness then was the lad who delivered the burgers then, he had no political interests then. The Civil Rights Movement opened a new chapter, journalist Neil McCaffery recalls hanging out in Duddy's chippie and the political discussions. Film clip of Derry 69 riots shown, P Taylor then profiles the rise or resurgent IRA, film clip shown. B Duddy recalls shooting a creature while hanging and how it affected him, at that moment he rejected violence. One Sun 1972, the RUC police chief in Derry Frank Lagan a Catholic visited B Duddy, and asked him to tell the IRA to keep guns out of Derry during the Jan 30th CRA March. Duddy visited OIRA/PIRA leaders he recalls their answer, no guns would be on the march, film clip shows that march on Bloody Sunday. The OIRA had left a few guns behind however. B Duddy recalls events that day and how he learnt something was wrong, film clips shown of Paras and shooting. P Taylor comments. B Duddy recalls local reactions then Neil McCaffrey's views. Duddy recalls meeting Frank Lagan again. Bloody Sunday was turning point in the violence, 100s joined PIRA. M McGuiness was now OC of ARA in Derry, Peter Taylor shows violence of 21st July 1972, Bloody Friday film clips as example of increased PIRA violence. B Duddy recalls viewing the horror in 1973 Duddy was visited by Michael Oatley on MI6 officer, P Taylor shows an interview he done with Oatley 10yrs ago in which he admitted he knew nothing about NI, but he recalls bending the rules on contacting the PIRA, describing his method as similar to a bamboo pipe. B Duddy comments on Oatley and how he was the link, his son recalls the phone being bugged. The IRA was now bombing England, Billy McKee says bombing the mainland was his theory. At Xmas 74 the PIRA declared a 10 day ceasefire, there was no British response, M Oatley recalls telling Duddy of possible talks discussion and an agenda including the word "withdrawal", Duddy recalls visiting R O'Brady, then O'Brady gives his recollections of their meeting. On New Year's Eve Brendan met Army Council on the British request. Billy McKee comments. An IRA/British meeting was to be held in Duddy's Derry home, Bernie Mount would pick up IRA chiefs, she recalls lifting R O'Brady, and being stopped at road block. Duddy recalls the living room meeting, then Margo his wife comments, Duddy hoped dialogue would replace bombings. For months these meetings continued during 1975, the PIRA ceasefire held, P Taylor then reveals IRA's working notes of some meetings, the British says tendency is towards British engagement, R O'Brady comments. B Mount shows photos of the PIRA leaders in her home, Billy McKee thinks British were serious, but loyalists become angry, their violence increased, Miami Showband killings profiled, by end 1975 the PIRA ceasefire in tatters, McGuiness/Adams take over PIRA and they believed talks were British trap. Billy McKee rejects this viewpoint and says Adams is getting hoodwinked now. By later 1970s republican prisoners would change course of the struggle, film clips of Oct 1980 hunger strike shown, Thatcher comments on criminal Duddy thought prison issue could re-open discussion, M Oatley recalls the NIO approval of talking, he had 34 page document to end strike, he gave it to Catholic priest Fr Maher who took it to the prisoners, who called off their strike, the British ten reneged and Bobby Sands led a 2nd strike of 10 prisoners. Duddy comments on this political strike, film clips of H/strike protests. Film of Thatcher's "last card comments", then Sand's funeral, it was like Bloody Sun over again. Duddy cries as he reads a "comm" sent to him by Bobby Sands, thanking him for his efforts. M Oatley told Duddy Thatcher wanted no more talks this would last a decade, Duddy recalls that time. On 28-11-90 John Major takes over. M Oatley was near to retirement he wanted to try again, he visits Duddy in Derry, and meets M McGuiness, Oatley recalls his views of McGuiness, Duddy recalls a different McGuiness. ON 7-2-91 Downing St mortared, Duddy comments Oatley now retired. 4 months later Duddy meets a Mr Ferguson, with a letter from Peter Brooke, who re-activated the link, Duddy says this is the beginning of the beginning. In Feb 93 government got message from PIRA - the conflict is over, new talks to begin but Warrington bomb stopped them. Duddy explains the British reaction but Robert against instructions came to meet McGuiness 3 days after Warrington. Duddy comments to the SF version of that meeting. In May both sides exchanged documents but violence continued. J Major makes "stomach turning" remark. Then P Brooke statement in commons, McGuiness denies he said "war was over". Did MI5 Robert said the message says Taylor, in Nov 93 the PIRA interrogated B Duddy about the message, he recalls that 4 hr session the PIRA wanted to talk direct with the British now, M McGuiness comments to Taylor. Duddy role was now over. Duddy denies he was MI5 agent. Robert sent Duddy a farewell message then disappeared. P Taylor found him years later but he wouldn't talk. Duddy thinks Robert was court martialled but nothing would have happened without him disobeying the rules. Neil McCaffrey comments on Duddy then Duddy on why he done it over the years. (Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07200 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Record No. |
9575 | |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 27th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
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Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC 2 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Secret Peacemaker | ||
Description: |
The role of Derry's Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland peace process is profiled in this documentary. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
391B | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5599 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 28th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 29 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the NI Electoral Office Chief Douglas McBain is to recommend 50 people be prosecuted for not filling in a voter registration form. Film report with studio interview with D Bain. In East Belfast the Tullycarnet Estate is trying to shake off its bad image. Film report with community worker Harry Flynn's views then Deirdre Ryan of the International Fund for Ireland's views, then Paul Miller of a social economy manger comments, followed by the areas MP Peter Robinson comments on this success for devolution. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07210 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9576 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 30th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
24 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Troubles I've Seen | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
TV journalist Denis Tuohy invites fellow TV journalists to recall their days reporting on NI's Troubles, and using old TV clips they recalls events that happened to them. This episode begins with film of the 1987 Enniskillen Remembrance Day bombing (slight sound fading), which D Tuohy uses for his introduction, then he recalls May 81, and the funeral of PIRA hunger striker Bobby Sands, then Kate Adie recalls the Irish tradition of hunger strike, which is unknown in Britain, she remembers how divisive the issue was and still is here. Then film clip shows aftermath of a bomb attack on Belfast's Europe Hotel, with eye witness accounts, and recollections of Trevor McDonald, who says he always ran out of the road, Kate Adie recalls a moment in a Belfast riot when she got knocked into a hedge in the lower Ormeau Rd, she remembers the woman in the house saying do you want a cuppa tea. In Belfast in the early 1980s T McDonald recalls that people here seemed obsessed about religion. Kate Adie recalls going to a riot in Ballymurphy involving residents and the RUC, with film clip shown of her report showing a British/Soldier set on fire, also from that time another clip shows her describe the incident to Ludovic Kennedy in a studio interview, she says an MP in Parliament criticises the BBC journalists for letting the soldier burn while they filmed it. But T McDonald recalls disagreement between professionals over showing distressing scenes, he recalls a Co Armagh bombing attack on the army, which left bits of bodies in the hedges, he filmed it and was condemned by a senior colleague, for showing it at lunch time. During a riot in the Markets area, a black and white film clip is shown, Kate Adie recalls an army officer asking her what she was "doing next Tuesday", then 10 years later she met him again when he was ADC to Prince Charles and he recalled she didn't go to the do, to which he invited her. Then Andrea Catherwood who's from Co Down recalls the NI violence was normal as she grew up here, film clip of her interviewing SF's Gerry Adams, aged 17, then Jonathan Dimbleby says over the years NI violence became a turn off for British viewers, unless it was a bomb in mainland Britain, and in depth investigation of NI events invited political resentment, the SAS killing of the Gibraltar 3 in March 1988 and ITV's Death on the Rock programme are previewed in this respect. Thatcher lambasted ITN. Jon Dimbleby recalls Thatcher's government reaction Peter Taylor recalls his programme "Life Behind the Wire" in which he interviewed a Prison Officers Assoc Rep Desmond Irvine, on the republicans refusal to wear prison clothes, the actual TV clip is shown. Taylor says 2 weeks later the PIRA shot him dead. Film clip of the incident shown, P Taylor recalls his feeling then, film clips of his funeral in 1977, Taylor thought he'd not return to N Ireland for other reporters individual tragedies are their starkest memories. T McDonald recalls visiting a scene of a murder, where a child had witnessed murder. Then Kate Adie recalls a moment of intense grief during the funeral of an RUC officer. Then Denis Tuohy asks would it ever end as he previews next week's programme contents. | ||
DVD No. |
D07210 | Tape No. |
392 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9577 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 30th Mar 2008 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Troubles I've Seen | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
Journalist Denis Tuohy introduces reporters: Peter Taylor, Kate Adie, Trevor McDonald, as they recall incidents from the troubles that particularly shocked them. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
392 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5600 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 1st Apr 2008 | Duration: |
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Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Importance of Being Irish | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
1973-1990. The economic and political results of Ireland joining the EEC in 1973 is discussed by politicians and academics. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
392 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5601 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 1st Apr 2008 | Duration: |
51 mins 33 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Importance of Being Irish | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2: 1973-1990 | ||
Description: |
This programme looks at businessmen who have made the grade in the top level, and asks how important was being Irish to you, it also examines the period 1973-90 looks at the economy in Ireland and the politics of Ireland joining the EEC in 1973. It begins with opinions of Michael B McElroy, Prof of Environmental Studies, at Harvard, talking about Irish/American influences on him as a young man. JFK and the space exploration, the programme narrator then looks back to WWII and the movements after it to create a unified Europe to prevent future wars, it was an idea that would transform Ireland, decades later. Peter Sutherland Chairman of BP and Goldman Sachs International talks about why he favours a United Europe, then John Bruton E4 Commission Ambassador to the USA on the same subject, and the shared values of Europeans. Europe's highest ranking civil servant is Irishwoman Catherine Day, she secretary/general of the EU, she recalls Ireland's early days in the EU. She recalls 1973 when Ireland joined the EEC, it had 9 members then and Ireland was very welcome as a small country she recalls Ireland's role, she remembers Ireland's MEPs were quite shy, not so now, their opinions are asked for as they are considered to be more objective, than bigger states. Richard Burrows, the Governor of The Bank of England speaks about the benefits of the common agricultural policy to Ireland's farmers and economy, then views of P Cunningham the Irish government's Chief Scientific Officer on the education schemes for farming techniques. Mary Robinson Irish President 1990-97 calls it time of rapid change she highlights effects in Western Ireland, then Frances Ruane, Director of Economic and Social Research Institute highlights how financial improvements led to changes in social policy, like unmarried mothers getting payments and divorce being recognised. Mary Robinson then highlights women's success in the issue of contraception. Film of the train of women going to Belfast, with interviews and customs men seizing the condoms. M Robinson recalls getting threats. Many other young Irish in the 1970s emigrated, Belfast born M McElroy went to Arizona in 1963, he recalls working at space research centre and working on jet propulsion, and Mars, the Viking experiments to Mars, explained by M McElroy, he comments on dangers of climate change on Mars. He now studies climate change dangers to humans on Earth. The 1970s petrol crisis brought it home to Ireland our future was linked to the outside world, music produced Pat McCarthy activities of his youth, in recession of these times, the only escape seemed music or sports, he recalls how he realised what job he wanted, he has worked with REM, Madonna and U2. Narrator says climate of unemployment produced cultural renaissance, particularly in music. As the horrors of famine in Ethiopia became known, Ireland's memory of its own famine were again awakened and the country responded strongly. Tom Arnold CEO of Concern Worldwide comments on the Live Aid concert and Bob Geldof and the media's role. Then Luke O'Neill, Prof of Biochemistry, TCD, recalls graduating in 1985, and half the class emigrated, he says Ireland then felt a hopeless place, Peter Butler consultant plastic surgeon, recalls the same attitude to Ireland, he recalls feeling awful in England because of IRA bombings. Pat McCarthy also recalls being wary in England at this time because he was Irish. Brendan O'Leary an expert on world conflict is based at University of Penn, in the USA, he had advised Tony Blair on NI and Iraq's reconstruction, he recalls his childhood in Nigeria and N Ireland and the problems he had as an outsider, he recalls the Troubles during UWC strike in 1974, he recalls the revival of Marxism in Europe and Irish tendency to racism the hunger strikes etched itself on peoples imagination. O'Leary says he hated the English view that the Troubles here were religious, a left over from the 17th century he knew it to be political and a national one, Britain vs Ireland, a conflict based on the colonialisation of Ireland by Planters, he explains why the majoritarian form of democracy wouldn't work in N Ireland between unionism and nationalism, and power sharing was needed. Film clip of release of news Bobby Sands had died, and rioting in Twinbrook. The narrator then focuses on the Nov 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement signed by M Thatcher and G Fitzgerald, it gave the Republic a role in the governance of N Ireland, it was a first step on the road to peace. James Slevin, President of the Royal Irish Academy, recalls the severe economic state the Republic was in, during the 1980s it was feared the IMP would have to take over Ireland. In 1987 the Tallagh Agreement whereby government and opposition parties agreed to work together, Frances Ruane explains, then Phillip Lane, Prof of International Microeconomics TCD comments on the effect globally of this agreement, it was a reality a government of national unity. Fine Gael's Alan Dukes recalls the Tallagh deal. James Slevin then recalls the 1988 Peter McSherry budget which introduced severe cuts to all government spending but he admits within 3 months confidence returned to the economy, and within 2/3 years the country's economy had turned around. David O'Reilly chairman and CEO Chevron Corporation and Frances Ruane recalls the improved economy in 1988. Richard Burrows of Bank of Ireland says Ireland's well educated young people was the seed of its salivation, and the IDA used this to encourage foreign investment and when the government lowered Corporation tax to 12.5% that was a bonus, it encouraged investment. Roy Foster Prof of Irish History, Oxford University also says Ireland being in the EEC, encouraged American investment. In 1989 the Berlin wall fall, it was a new era in world affairs, in Ireland too, a major change occurred with the election of Mary Robinson, Roy Foster explains why, then Mary Robinson recalls her inauguration and the reaction to it, a film clip of her speech is shown, she explains what she was trying to achieve using symbols, the light in the window for emigrants was very powerful, Ireland saw itself now as a people rather than a place. With 72 million abroad of Irish descent that was a motivation to think internationally, Boston Colleges Richard Kearney explains this concept. The opening up of Ireland brought greater change in the next decade, Mary Robinson in the USA comments on the pride of Irish Americans still .. | ||
DVD No. |
D07210 | Tape No. |
392 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9578 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 2nd Apr 2008 | Duration: |
16 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Irish PM Bertie Ahern is to step down on May 6th as Irish PM. Film report begins with his resignation announcement this morning after 11 years as PM, it was the controversy over his personal finances that led him to go. In his speech he denies corruption and highlights his work for peace in NI leading to the Good Friday Agreement (GFA). Former UUP leader David Trimble says without Ahern at the helm, there wouldn't have been a GFA, he explains why. Then DUP's I Paisley gives his views of Ahern, then SF's G Adams praises Ahern's achievements, Adams denies he'll be next to step down. Then SDLP's M Durkan's views followed by a statement from Tony Blair. Then Ken Reid reports on the reaction inside the Dail by TD's when Ahern appeared there, from FG Enda Kenny. Labour's Eamon Gilmore, then he asks people in his constituency what they think about his resignation. In a further report on Ahern's achievements, Ivan Little looks at how the son of an IRA man ended up an alley of Ian Paisley's. Film of him in 1995 meeting the PUP Lord Mayor of Belfast Hugh Smyth, later at Conway Mill he pledged to work for peace, during peace process talks, his mother died, after the funeral he returned to the talks, he developed a working relationship with Ian Paisley who acknowledge that in 2008 TV clip. Film of first public handshake, and other Ahern/Paisley meeting. Historian Dr Phoenix comments. In a further report from Donegal, the reaction of people there is tested with views of radio journalist and local people. Then back in Dublin journalists F McKinney, Ken Reid and Sam Smyth speculate as to why B Ahern has chosen now to resign. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07210 | Tape No. |
391 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9579 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 2nd Apr 2008 | Duration: |
20 mins 40 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Coverage of B Ahern's decision to resign as Irish PM on May 6th begins with report from Dublin from Shane Harrison on Ahern's statement, he profiles the Mahon tribunal before which Ahern is currently giving evidence. Ahern denies any corruption. A further report looks at why Ahern has decided to resign now and his current appearances before the Mahon Tribunal into corruption, his secretary had directly contradicted Ahern's sworn evidence at a recent hearing about a £12,000 lodgement. Another report examines Ahern's legacy over N Ireland and his relationship with Tony Blair. A Sept 2006 TV clip shows Ahern talk about this loan from Manchester businessmen, then report examines Paisley-Ahern relationship, and Blair's praise for Ahern. Then film of Ahern addressing the Dail for the last time. Another report from Martina Purdy examines the reaction of Ahern's political enemies and friends, with views of I Paisley, David Trimble, Reg Empey, then British PM (former) Tony Blair, followed by SF's G Adams views on Ahern's legacy, then SDLP leader Mark Durkan. On the streets of Dublin and Drogheda people give their reaction to B Ahern's career, then Sunday Tribune editor Kevin Rafter gives his views on the possible new Taoiseach Brian Cowan and the process of electing a new FF leader, and what job B Ahern would move to next. Yesterday in Dublin a court jailed Rob Duffy for attempted murder, in N Ireland in 1993 he had been jailed for the murder of John Gibson (51) who had a contract to work on RUC stations and then released under the Good Friday Agreement, Peter Gibson the son of Joe, gives his reaction as no one had told him of the Dublin proceedings, he recalls the day his father was shot by the PIRA in Carnmoney, Peter says victims don't count. (6.30pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07210 | Tape No. |
392 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9580 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 2nd Apr 2008 | Duration: |
17 mins 43 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Irish Pm B Ahern announces he is to step down as PM on May 6th. Film reports begin with Ahern's statement to the gathered press, saying the Mahon Tribune had overshadowed the politics, he denies his decision wasn't influenced by most recent events at the Tribunal, he denied ever receiving a corrupt payment in an emotional speech. Journalist David Devlin power give his analysis then a further report from David McCullagh covers the reception Ahern got when he entered the Dail after his resignation statement, outside John Gormley Min of the Environment give is reaction, then views of Minister of Health Mary Harney. Min for Finance Brian Cowan wouldn't speculate on Ahern's successor, nor would Dermot Ahern Min for Foreign Affairs. Then opposition leader Enda Kenny (FG) called for an early General Election and Lab's leader Eamon Gilmore comments. In the Dail Ahern says he holds no political grudges, and he submits himself to the verdict of history. Then chief news corresp Charlie Bird and journalist David McCullagh gives their assessment of today's political bombshell which took all by surprise, and the reasons behind his move now, they also discuss his legacy in the NI peace process. The Irish economy and a united Fianna Fail party. A further film report from Joe O'Brien looks at Ahern's political career, PM for 11 years, he won 3 elections, and was elected as a TD in 1977. One of his highlights was his address to the Houses of Parliament in London in 200?. Film clips of the Stormont Executive and Paisley/Ahern's relationship, Charles Haughey called him the most cunning, devious, the best of them all, he became PM in 1997 aged 45 years old, he was very popular in the country but the Mahon Tribunal raised some questions about his personal finances which he seemed to struggle to answer. The pressure intensified and the report details the money going into his account which was over £200,000. However he won the 2007 election, but his popularity has dropped each time he was at the Mahon Tribunal. (9pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07220 | Tape No. |
392 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9581 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 2nd Apr 2008 | Duration: |
35 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Primetime | ||
Description: |
A detailed examination of today's resignation by Irish Prime Minister, Bertie Ahern and the question is asked. 'Why Now?'. It shows a film report called 'The Art Of The Possible', which examines his time as Prime Minister and gives a variety of politicians comments. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
392 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5602 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 2nd Apr 2008 | Duration: |
34 mins 52 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Prime Time | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A detailed examination of today's resignation of B Ahern as Irish PM from May 6th after 11 years in office, present by Miriam O'Callaghan, it begins with a film report from John O'Diamond titled the Art of Possible which profiles the man who led Ireland for the last 11 years, what aspects of his personality drove him to his success and where in his character flaws was the seeds of his downfall, to answer who was Bertie Ahern, Pat Farrell, former Fianna fail General Secretary gives his views of Ahern, then views of Alan Dukes former Fine Gael leader, his can do attitude as the foundation of his political ability, he was grounded in reality but his opponents saw in him a man who would make a deal, and A Duke's thinks that is also a weakness, and the trade unions could see that, but Pat Farrell talks up the success of his deal making skills with the European Union, and in his efforts in bringing Northern unionists into the North's peace process. Drumcondra was Ahern's comfort blanket says Pat Farrell, but Alan Duke's says a carelessness existed there in his friendships which done for him in the end. Then in the studio Marian O'Callaghan talks with Senator Eoghan Harris who calls Ahern a true tragic-hero, who cared for his country but didn't watch his back, he feels that Ahern should have been able to see out his time as PM, then Fintan O'Toole of the Irish Times says it's the 2nd time in 20 years a talented politician has been forced out of office due to an inability to understand that public office doesn't entitle him to private enrichment, he notes that Ahern didn't say he was sorry in his statement today, then Terry Prone of the communication clinic disagrees with both the other guests, she says his flaw as he didn't make punitive or probing decisions. She explains what she means by this remark. The panel then discuss Ahern's statement today and what they think will be his legacy. E Harris doesn't believe he took corrupt payments. Fintan O'Toole outlines why it's unquestionable in his view Ahern is guilty of corruption even by Ahern's own definition. The panel then discuss the idea that he was only doing what everyone else was doing at that time, F O'Toole says if he had said that he'd probably still be in office today, but spinning stories showed his contempt for the Irish people. Terry Prone says the notion that ethnics has only recently been invented is wrong, the same rules applied 20 years ago. Eoghan Harris says Ahern's legacy is that he unified Fianna Fail, got it to give up its Pan Nationalists party and he unified North and South in the Good Friday Agreement, and he united the people of Great Britain and Ireland in a better relationship. F O'Toole says the Irish people have an affection for Ahern, he says Ahern's strength was he was a deal maker, a fixer, but that was also his weakness, he explains his point of view, that he was always focused on the next deal and had no long term plans for Ireland . Terry Prone outlines her view of his legacy. Across the studio a panel of politicians, Fergus O'Boyle TD (FG) says NI's peace process is his biggest legacy, but he says that era is now over, then FF TD Willie O'Dea, Minister of Defence defends Ahern's legacy in NI, the economy, employment, he believes the verdict of the Mahon Tribunal won't condemn Ahern. Then the Green Party's Senator Dan Boyle gives his verdict on Ahern he says that they did raise the Mahon Tribunal questions with Ahern when other parties didn't, but even the population voted him back into power, he defends the Green Party's 180o turnaround now. The panel then look at the timing of Ahern's departure, the Mahon Tribunal evidence from his secretary is crucial says F O'Dowd but W O'Dea criticises the fact that the Tribunal hasn't heard Ahern's reply to her as yet. Then in a film report Paul Maguire looks at who will be FF's new leader and profiles Brian Cowan the report is called Waiting in the Wings. B Ahern himself said Cowan was his obvious successor, but many in FF like Dermot Ahern says the leadership issue isn't decided yet. Minister of Transport Noel Dempsey says he'd like to be FF leader but political analyst Noel Whelan thinks there won't be a contest, Brian Cowan has held 7 ministries and is the likely favourite, TV analysts comment on his political skills and failings. Back in the studio Willie O'Dea (FF) outlines his views on the leadership, he doesn't really think a contest makes a difference. F O'Dowd FG says B Cowan is more than a political bruiser. Closing montage of B Ahern TV clips shown. | ||
DVD No. |
D07220 | Tape No. |
392 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9582 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 3rd Apr 2008 | Duration: |
7 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At the Policing Board the PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde clashed with Sinn Fein's Alex Maskey over nationalist criticisms of the PSNI. Film report hears H Orde criticised those who condemned the PSNI over their handling of the killings of Frank McGreevy and Harry Holland, he asked for meeting with Gerry Adams to discuss the criticisms, SF's A Maskey called his remarks arrogant and disgraceful, he demanded an apology but Orde refused to give it. In Dublin today B Ahern was giving a lecture at UCD on the NI peace process, UTV's political editor Ken Reid spoke to B Ahern about why he decided to resign, he says it's up to Fianna Fail to say if B Cowan replaces him. Ken Reid then profiles Brian Cowan. (6pm Thus) | ||
DVD No. |
D07220 | Tape No. |
392 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9583 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 3rd Apr 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 32 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he begins by discussing in the studio with former SDLP MP and deputy first minister Seamus Mallon and UUP's Reg Empey the legacy of Irish PM B Ahern in relation to N Ireland's peace process. Reg Empey says he was a different type of Fianna Fail leader. Then that which unionists usually saw, as he was less ideologically driven. A practical person used to negotiations with trade unions, he recalls the Mitchell proposals problem. Then S Mallon says G Fitzgerald and the Anglo-Irish Agreement and the J Major 1993 Declaration in Downing St led the way for Ahern and Blair. Ahern he says had a man in the street cuteness, he listened well, he criticises him for too much "cuddlings" of Sinn Fein over the decommission issue. Reg Empey agrees there was a degree of over indulgence of Sinn Fein over decommissioning but he praises Ahern's direct engagement with Unionism. S Mallon says Ahern didn't have any liking for SF, but those who made the agreement SDLP/UUP were the big losers after the GFA. R Empey denies B Ahern had to be restrained from whacking UUP's D Trimble, but admits there were rows. S Mallon comments on Paisley with Ahern image, that he glad Paisley changed, but sorry they happened way too late. R Empey said Ahern had the gift of the gab and you always felt comfortable with him. Then in a film report from Julia Paul, she examines some of the evidence from the Mahon Tribunal into Ahern's personal finances it begins with Ahern comments he had done no wrong. Julia Paul says the Tribunal had found between 1993-94 payments into his account were 2.5 times his salary, where did the money come from, in the early 1990s despite being an accountant and Irish Finance Minister he says he had no bank account and dealt in cash only, and he kept his 50,000 Euros in a safe. Irish Times journalist Colm Keena comments on Ahern's savings, in 1993 he says friends had a whip round and gave him 22,000 Irish pounds and in 1994 friends donated another 16.5 Irish punts, Colm Keena recalls Ahern's evidence on this. Ahern also admits a Manchester businessman Michael Wall brought him £30,000 in a suitcase to renovate a house Bertie was going to rent for him. Then to analyse the fallout from Mahon, N Thompson is joined by Irish Times journalist Steven Collins in Dublin, and in Belfast Finnola O'Connor and Conal McDaid a political commentator, they discuss the chances of the Mahon Tribunal denting Ahern's legacy in NI over the NI peace process. They also discuss what Ahern might aim to do now and will he run for the Irish Presidency I 2011, they then speculate on Brian Cowan's qualities and how will he deal with NI's politicians. C McDevitt points out Ahern's very popular in the EEC for his negotiating skills, and he might get a job there, then they discuss the economic future of the Celtic Tiger and the dangers of a priority crash, which all face Brian Cowan. The programme then shows a selection of TV clips of B Ahern down through the years to the music "the Rare Old Times" then ends with the comic taxi driver routine on the weeks news. | ||
DVD No. |
D07220 | Tape No. |
392 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9584 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 3rd Apr 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
This programme deals with the resignation of Bertie Ahern as Irish Prime Minister; with political and journalistic reaction from Northern Ireland. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
392 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5603 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
58 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC 2 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Undercover Diplomat | ||
Description: |
Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair's chief of staff, tells the story of his secret role in the events leading to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement by using his diary of those days. Tony Blair also gives his comments of the events. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
392 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5604 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
25 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Troubles I've Seen | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 3 | ||
Description: |
This programme profiles the peace process with reporters Denis Tuohy on Belfast now, Nick Ross on the 70s, Peter Taylor's views of the 70s and 80s. Trevor McDonald compares South Americia to Northern Ireland and Jonathon Dimbleby reviews the thaw in political relations here. M. Bronson from ITV gives his views on the Good Friday Agreement drama. Local journalists Andrew Catherwood and Dermot Murnahen add their recollections with Martin Bell. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
393 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5605 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Panorama | ||
Programme Title: |
Divide and Rule | ||
Description: |
Declan Lawn looks at Belfast and Northen Ireland 10 years after the Good Friday Agreement and askes why are barriers between the two communities still going up despite improvements in jobs, and economics here. He looks at Derry and Ballymena areas, and reviews the M. McIlveer murder by loyalist youths. Queens University Belfast professor Peter Shirlow comments on seventeen new peace walls in Belfast. Also, seperate bus stops and leisure centres. Journalist N. Emerson gives his views. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
393 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5606 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
24 mins 21 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Troubles I've Seen | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 3 | ||
Description: |
Presented by Denis Tuohy, in this programme well known TV journalists who reported from NI during the Troubles give their recollections of what they remember of those days. It begins with an opening minute of quick samples of opinions then Denis Tuohy talks about how times of changes in NI recently since the peace process, then Nick Ross who was in the Civil Assoc at QUB in the late 60s recalls the hatred here of the early 70s with film clips of explosions in the background, he feels people here didn't want moderate politicians representing them. Peter Taylor shared that pessimism until the 1980s when the IRA and British realised they couldn't defeat each other and they looked for another way forward. T McDonald felt he saw the possibility of an accommodation in Sth Africa, but not here, he recalls Sth Africa trying to pass on its peace process experience to NI the message was don't be derailed. Jonathan Dimbleby recalls feels thatching Republicans and Unionists arrived to do TV discussions, the level of bitterness had reduced by the 1990s. In April 98 Good Friday discussions Michael Brunston recalls the scene of drama and the appalling weather outside and their efforts to interpret what the politicians were saying. Clips of comments shown, at Brunston illustrates his point, he recalls a report of his about Trimble making concessions and the major row that followed his comments, he had to retract it in a later slot, film clip shown. Brunston says NI's deal was model for the world. New ITN reporter Andrea Catherwood was born in NI, she recalls the good news story of the agreement, she covered the referendum vote, film clip of people's opinions, having Ben in Hong Kong for 5 years, but as she felt happy not to be covering Troubles anymore, the Omagh Bomb killed 29 people in Aug 1998, film clip shown. Dermot Murnaghan who grew up in Omagh recalls the effect of the bombing on him, as he reported on the deaths. A few months later Andrea Catherwood recalls returning to Omagh for the switching on of the Xmas lights, she recalls how moving the story was for her, film clip shown of the event, then clip shows Paisley's remarks as he sits with G Adams for the first time, as Denis Tuohy, T McDonald and other recalls how they thought this was impossible and it would never happen, and how wonderful it was to see it happen. Peter Taylor says the agreement is a tribute to the goodness/decency of NI's two communities, Kate Addie recalls colleagues who loathed going to NI, they couldn't understand the Troubles, she loved the place. NI born Dermot Murnaghan and Andrea Catherwood comment on how proud they are of Belfast now and their different feeling now, Martin Bell thinks Westminster style democracy was never going to suit NI, the deal here is example to rest of UK, about reorganising UK democracy. Denis Tuohy then shows clips of Troubles incidents as the various reporters give opinions on NI in voice over format. | ||
DVD No. |
D07220 | Tape No. |
392 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9585 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 2 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Omagh Bomb victims' families have began a civic court action against 5 men suspected of being responsible for the 1998 bombs that killed 29 people and 2 unborn babies, film report names the five men as Seamus McKenna, Michael McKevitt, Liam Campbell, Seamus Daly and Colm Murphy. Michael Gallagher spoke for the families that this was their last chance go get justice as the two governments had failed to get them justice. Lawyers opening remarks reported, none of the 5 men were in court. At Stormont today there as an angry exchange between DUP and SF over a business plan for the future of Forkhill Army base. Film report with SF MLA Conor Murphy on residents plans, then in Stormont DUP MLA says the SF plan is a political one, he opposes it. This Thursday is the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA), a film report from Ken Reid looks at the issue of the release of paramilitary prisoners, with old film clips and revisiting of UUP's David Trimble's position at the time, he comments on the issue now, then Jonathan Powell former adviser to Tony Blair recalls the government position then SF's G Adams says there would be no GFA without prisoner releases. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07230 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9586 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
58 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 UK |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Undercover Diplomat | ||
Programme Title: |
Jonathan Powell | ||
Description: |
As the 10th anniversary of the signing of the GFA nears, in this programme Jonathan Powell, the British PM Tony Blair's Chief of Staff tells the story of his own secret role in the peace process. It begins with Powell recalling a phone call he had from M McGuiness asking him to come and meet him, but not to tell MI5 they were meeting, Powell said jokingly I'll come if you don't have me killed. Powell had become Blair's undercover diplomat, the programme is the story of Powell negotiations with SF over a decade and his vital hidden role in a peace process that many times looked like collapsing. He recalls meeting McGuiness in Derry outside the Trinity Hotel then the programme rifles his early life, his education. In the 1940s his father was a serviceman in NI and was slightly wounded in the ear by the IRA in an ambush, his older brother Charles was an advisor to Mrs Thatcher and was on the IRA death list. He explains the nature of his job as Blair's Chief of Staff was to run Downing St and make sure Blair's writ ran through government, his involvement in NI only came about by accident he says when Blair needed a trusted inner circle man to act for him. Powell then recalls his Derry meeting with McGuiness about IRA decommissioning, McGuiness was on crutches, Powell kept a candid diary, sometimes undiplomatically, he read the entry for Wed 18/11/99 about McGuiness, saying decommissioning wasn't possible as it would look like surrender, Powell left Derry, Tony Blair is asked about his moral qualms over talking to terrorists he said he had but every action of the British State hadn't been right or above board either. The programme them speculates on whether Adams and McGuiness were on the IRA Army Council. Both met Blair soon after he was elected, Powell recalls them entering the room, he and Adams then recalls the nervousness of the first meeting. McGuiness says they regarded British PMs as the biggest terrorists on the island of Ireland, Blair recalls then handshake decision, 13/11/97 Powell recalls the meeting, both were articulate and interesting he recalls, McGuiness recalls the handshake. A month later the SF men came to Downing St, Powell recalls McGuiness comments on the IRA mortar attack on Downing St which almost killed Powell's brother. In April 98 the GFA was a breakthrough but there was a hidden problem over IRA decommission, the GFA was deliberately unclear if the IRA should decommission before entering government together. Adams comments on no arms preconditions but Tony had Powell give UUP leader D Trimble a letter which said the PIRA should decommission quickly. Powell recalls the letter but PIRA refused decomm. D Trimble talks about the letter. As clashes flared over Orange pds through nationalist areas, Powell and Blair recalls Orangemen calling him a liar, Blair lost his temper. Powell recalls his role in negotiating the Hong Kong handover and German unification and with the Russians on arms control, but NI's degree of unreasonableness is unparallel in the world he says. Within a year of the GFA it was in Trouble, Powell's undercover efforts to get PIRA decommissioning continued, he recalls the dilemmas. Powell and Blair decided to get to know Adams/McGuiness, Powell recalls both using the No 10 back door to avoid the press. Blair recalls a meeting where McGuiness was skate boarding with Blair's kids. Powell diary 30th June/July recalls SF threats to go back to violence in 1999. G Adams says to Powell how close we were to step back to violence, proof of that was Omagh bomb, Powell wondered what was SF bottom line, they were constantly negotiating, Adams didn't see it that way, he explains why, however prisoner releases, demilitiration hid headlines. NI Sec Peter Mandelson doubted Powell's concessions were worth it. S Mallon recalls Blair saying to the SDLP, "the problem with you guys is you don't have guns". Powell reads diary for 14 June, 22 June, Blair was getting depressed about NI, Blair then recalls those days, McGuiness gives his views. In Nov 99 Powell recalls calls from McGuiness/Adams on prisoners on the run, Powell offers to do this and he recalls phoning Adams with Blair's opinion. Adams met IRA Army Council and told Powell, we have lift off. D Trimble demanded progress, a collision course with Ahern seemed likely if Blair suspended Stormont, P Mandelson listening to Ahern/Blair call, tempers flared. Ahern/Mandelson recall the debate, Ahern insults Mandelson. On 11/2/00 Mandelson suspended assembly, Powell was annoyed, Mon 13/3/00 Powell reads diary. Adams warns of war again, decommission threatens to destroy process, Powell recalls meeting Adams, in the toilets Adams invites Powell to NI to discuss alternative "weapons dumping", McGuiness recalls SF fears of MI5 interference, then Powell revisit's the Belfast house where Adams/McGuiness discussed options for weapons. Powell returned several times, the talks were frustrating Powell recalls. In Winter 01, the IRA did dump some weapons but news of RUC raids on SF offices in Stormont caused major setback. Powell recalls his feelings of being discredited, Blair took a new hardline, his speech is replayed, Blair uses fork in the road option, peace or war, a decade before Canary Wharf was bombed when Major tried this tactic. On Friday 25/10, Adams gets text from Powell on things to put into is 02 speech. Adams speech to SF is played it's the same words in Powell's notes. Next Adams/McGuiness met Powell in Clonard Monastery in 2003, Fr A Egan and Powell recall the meetings as they revisits the Clonard rooms, Powell set about series of moves to restore Stormont beginning with limited decommission, Canadian General John De Chastelein comments on his role in Oct 2003, he met IRA contacts, Powell recalls difficulty rising over the IRA refusal to let De Chastelein says what was decommissioned, Blair alarmed at this, Powell comments on not getting message to De Chastelein, he was with IRA, Powell/Blair fly into Belfast, De Chastelein tells them event has taken place, but he wouldn't say anything more than the basics at his press conference, as he had promised the IRA he wouldn't. His press conference TV clip is shown. De Chastelein recalls it wasn't his finest moment, Blair comments, he blamed Powell for not preparing it properly. In November 03 NI elections NI voters turned away from moderate parties. S Mallon (SDLP) blames Blair for favouring SF/IRA for their defeat, film of Paisley on 9/4/98 rejecting talks, Powell recalls Blair developing a relationship with Paisley, who left Blair religious tracts. Blair recalls talk about redemption, Paisley gradually mellowed, if it could be proved PIRA was gone, Blair felt he would talk to SF. Nov 2004 Powell returns to Belfast just as Northern Bank robbed of £26m, Powell recalls the reactions and the mood at his SF meeting, Adams recalls Powell's foul mood, news report of the robbery, Powell's diary reveals his sadness at SF stringing things out. Blair recalls his pessimism, then 30/1/05 Robert McCartney killed by republicans, but Powell keeps talking. In March 2005 Adams meets Powell at Dublin Airport hotel, he recalls British fears IRA violence would return. Powell had note from Blair on small steps ideas, then SF's M McGuiness recalls these difficult times and how SF decided some decisive had to happen, like a SF call for an end to the PIRA campaign, later at a 2nd meeting SF told Powell Adams would appeal to the IRA to quit. Film clip of Adams speech shown, Powell was happy, after decade of trying the IRA finally decommissioned, Powell reads his diary for 5/7/2005, when Adams McGuiness met him and Blair. 8/5/07 film clip of Devolution Day at Stormont, SF shares power with unionists at Stormont, Powell says you should always talk to your enemies, all your enemies. | ||
DVD No. |
D07230 | Tape No. |
392 |
Country of Origin: |
Record No. |
9587 | |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins 25 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 UK |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Panorama | ||
Programme Title: |
Divide and Rule | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Jeremy Vine then presented by Declan Lawn this programme looks at living in Belfast now 10 years after the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) and asks why are physical barriers between the two communities still going up, Declan Lawn begins by listing the improvements, increase in tourism, last year 1.4 m people took the bus tour of Belfast's trouble spots, some tourists explain why they come, next year £2b of money will be investing in infrastructure here, it's a building boom, that's 3 times as much as 10 years ago, house prices are up 400% and unemployment is down by 70%. At Stormont SF and the DUP sit in coalition government with McGuiness/Paisley called the chuckle brothers, Belfast is being reborn NI's not about terrorism anymore, but what does peace really look like in a society where division goes back over 100s of years. D Lawn then takes the alternative tour of NI, he revisits Derry and Ballymena where he lived at times of his life. Michael Doherty of a peace and reconciliation group comments on the work still to do here, Derry is scarred by division, D Lawn explains the division, Doherty says fear caused it all, the Fountain Estate, a Protestant area on the Catholic city side is profiled, Wm Jackson says they feel under siege, he explains the attacks over the peace wall and his defences, he can't see an end to the attacks on the other side of the fence. Catholic Eamon Melaugh recalls the violence and riots, Eamon took photos of the Catholic and Protestant young men fighting. Efforts by locals have reduced clashes by 61% but avoidance syndrome means there are no moves to bring them together just keep them apart, the fear and mistrust is being passed down to a new generation. D Lawn then goes to Paisley's heartland in Ballymena, totally different from Derry it's Protestant with Catholic minority. In 1996 for 2 years loyalists picketed the Harrysville Catholic Church in protest over Orange pds being banned from Catholic areas, after the GFA things got worse as republican flags were put up in the Dunclug Estate, D Lawn shows the signs of polarisation, Mark Rainey a loyalist comments, then Catholic teenagers talk about their fears in around Ballymena, as they explain territorial division, on-line sectarianism has a 21st century twist, D Lawn profiles the bebo.com hotline of tension, he shows the vicious comments. In May 2006 Catholic teenager Michael McIlveen was beaten to death in sectarian attack, attacks in Ballymena are down 60 this year. Catholic youths says tensions are still bad, the loyalists are quite happy to live in a peaceful segregation, but not integration, they criticise political attitudes at Stormont. At Stormont, D Lawn asks Peter Shirlow of QUB, if Stormont is hailed a model of conflict resolution, what does he mean to the people on the ground. Shirlow feels there is no linkage between the Stormont image and the peace walls, it's not peace bridges that are being built but walls. With ? New peace walls put up since the GFA, in delivering peace the GFA has consolidated sectarian divisions, even today politicians have to declare themselves nat, unionist or other, only 9 say they are other. P Shirlow comments on this issue, GFA manages sectarianism not remove it. On Belfast's Crumlin Rd, Rev Norman Hamilton points out that RCs and Protestants have their own bus stop, 150 metres apart, he says social apartheid exists in North Belfast. D Lawn then shows other examples where services are duplicated like leisure centres on the Shankill and Falls both cost £1m a yr to run, duplicate school buses costs £2.5m per yr, segregated public housing £24m a year, policing for every 1000 people in NI costs £478,000 that's 2.5 times more than England and Wales, segregation in NI is expensive for everyone in Britain. Peter Shirlow questions Stormont commitment to ending segregation, then journalist Newton Emerson highlights our political problem has become the centre of the NI economy, he highlights the population move to new mixed housing development. In North Belfast Margaret Valente and Mary Stanton look over a new interface housing complex and comment on living there. D Lawn sums up, segregation must be dealt with, P Shirlow agrees. | ||
DVD No. |
D07230 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
9588 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 8th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 32 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, the Stormont Assembly was suspended briefly today as the Executive withdrew its plans for a victims commission. Film report with Ken Reid, analysis and then political reaction from DUP's Sammy Wilson and then SF's Francie Molloy's views. The argument is over the DUP wish for a chief commissioner, the SF don't want a hierarchy of commissioners, all are to be equal. It will be back before the assembly again in two week. UTV says they believed there is fresh hope in recovering he bodies of the "Disappeared" as republican sources say they are confident there will be movement in most of the cases, today marks 30 years since Brendan Megraw went missing, his brother Kieran talks to UTV. His brother went missing on 8/4/78. Film report on recent unsuccessful digs for Brendan. In brief news 2 men have been arrested by PSNI relating the sectarian stabbing of a Catholic man outside a King St bar on 29/3/08. Film report. In Omagh it's the 2nd day of a High Court civil action against the 5 men alleged to be behind the Omagh bombing. Film report As it's nearly 10 years since the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) a film report looks at the effect of the GFA on nationalist political parties here with SF's M McLaughlin views, then SDLP's S Mallon's opinions, followed by journalist Chris Thornton's comments. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07230 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9589 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 8th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Extent of Sectarianism Today | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Brian Hollywood this programme looks at sectarianism in N Ireland today and how strong it still is 10 years after the Good Friday Agreement. It begins with a quick look at each year's highlights between 1998-2008, then Brian Hollywood begins with trip to the Village area in Sth/Belfast a loyalist area where the UFF mural has been replaced by one of King William III, its artist Darren Suttton, who's a Catholic, he claims it's not as offensive as the previous one. NI unemployment is down 70%, the number of millionaires here has doubled in 5 years, prosperity is a fact and the concept of peace is no longer fiction. I Paisley's Devolution Day speech calls it a time of peace. But last yr over 1200 sectarian crimes were recorded, 17 peace lines have been built or heightened, and families and places of worship are still attacked, are these just the aftershocks of a long conflict? B Hollywood then visits Hazelwood Integrated School where he talks to Jill Houston about tackling sectarianism in the young. The new era encourage people to move out of the city to areas they wouldn't have considered before one such place is the village of Stoneyford between Lisburn and Belfast, its historical Protestant, but has become mixed, one resident Sarah Altimas talks about why she moved here in 2004, then West Belfast Catholic Nicola recalls her decision to move to Stoneyford. Between 1998 and 2005 attacks on places of worship doubled, Orange halls have also been attacked, David Tweedie of Ballyworkan Orange hall comments on the attacks on his hall, 38 Orange halls have been attacked in last 12 months, Orange District Master Darryl Hewitt from Portadown comments, he says sport could be used against sectarianism, he points out how Portadown FC is made up of both traditions. Back in Stoneyford Nicola says her son was told to take his GAA top off, that's when her trouble began, Sean and Nicola pack up to leave, the PSNI have told him that loyalists are going to pipe bomb his house, he calls it ethnic cleansing in Stoneyford, Nicola comments NI has changed despite the chuckle brothers. Irish Foreign/Minister Dermot Ahern is in Belfast to launch a 1 million Euros anti-sectarianism scheme. Film clip of its launch, then D Ahern talks to B Hollywood about the continuing sectarianism. Back in Stoneyford, Lisburn's Mayor James Tinsley says Stoneyford is a quiet area, he blames mavericks in the village for any trouble. Nicola and Sean moved out of Belfast for a better life, before Xmas her teenage son escaped a loyalist attempt to kidnap him, that was too much, they're moving because of it. Carla and William Hart who live in Cuan Place a loyalist street beside the Catholic Short Strand comment on life there, William was born in Kentucky and the language used about neighbours, they want to keep their peace wall. In Stoneyford Paddy Altimas recalls an attack on his home by loyalists then one night their home was firebombed, a CCTV film clip shows it happening, their 5 year old daughter Angel recalls the attack, they criticise the PSNI attitude to the 18 months of intimidation, they complained to the Ombudsman also, PSNI Superintendent Jonathan Kearney comments on that complaint, 2 officers were disciplined, 5 Stoneyford families have also been unhappy with the PSNI response to attacks on them. Paul Butler SF MLA was asked to comment on the Stoneyford situation, in the village, as he talks about 80 attacks in the area, he highlights a derelict pub which was owned by Catholics, he recalls threats on him by loyalists, then from across the road a man shouts at Butler, the interview continues. Butler talks about the Orange Volunteers (Ovs) then men in a car drive up and start bumping their horns, Butler continues talking, then 2 cars of loyalists pull up and get out, they question Butler's right to be in this "mostly Protestant village", they get angry spitting at the camera, Butler gets abused, camera crew leave, SF call the PSNI, then Brian Hollywood shows his car window smashed. At Hazelwood primary school in North Belfast a 25ft fence has been built around it, principal of the integrated school Jim Houston comments on it. Back in Stoneyford Nicola explains to her son Michael why they have to move house. B Hollywood then looks at who are the Orange Volunteers, are they just local thugs, the PSNI Superintendent won't be specific on who they are. Meanwhile Nicola and family move out, sectarianism is affecting another generation. | ||
DVD No. |
D07240 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9591 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 8th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Extent of Secterianism Today. | ||
Description: |
Brian Hollywood examines sectarianism here in the ten years since the Good Friday Agreement was signed. He visits Stoneyford, where Catholic families are being intimadated. Resident Sarah Altimas discusses the events with comments from DUP councillor James Tinsley. Footage is shown of Paul Butler (SF MLA) being harassed by loyalists shouting at him and pusing the cameraman, also their car window is smashed. PSNI Superintendant Jan Kearney comments. Finally, there is a profile of a group calling themselves 'The Orange Volunteers'. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
393 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5607 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 10th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
On the tenth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, former Prime Minister, Tony Blair gives an in depth interview of the buildup to the signing and comments on Paisley's stepping down in the next month. He discusses the possibility of him working in the Middle East in an effort to find a solution there. He also discusses the current impasses in Northern Ireland on policing and justice. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
393 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5608 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 10th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 47 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
UTV Live | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
This pre news programme looks at the Good Friday Agreement and NI now 10yrs on from its signing. It begins with US Senator George Mitchell's comments ten years ago on his hopes. The report then looks at the effects of the GFA on the big name artists who now play here, like Rod Stewart at Stormont, and NI is now a contender as a film making location. Richard Williams of the NI Film and Television Commission comments. Then from a kids play park, mothers comment on what future their kids will have compared to the parents. Then in Belfast City Centre the Victoria Centre and opulent hotels are featured as improvements. Then in the studio community worker Pearl Sagar recalls the signing of the GFA, she was in the Women's Coalition at that time. Next improvement of the GFA to be highlighted is the entertainment industry, in the studio Belfast born film maker Terry George and Michelle Devlin the Belfast Film Festival director discuss T George's previous films and where he sees NI today. Michelle profiles the film festivals enhanced status since the GFA. T George then talks about his new film Reservation Road and the premiers in this year's film festival. (5.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07240 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9592 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 10th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
23 mins 29 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Special edition tonight to mark the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement but first some breaking political news next Monday in Stormont the 36 DUP MLAs will elect a new leader to replace Ian Paisley and it's likely to be Peter Robinson says Ken Reid. Then back in the studio, it's believed police are about to charge Robert Black, one of Britain's notorious child killers with the murder of Jennifer Cardy (9) in 1981. Film report on the schoolgirl's murder in Co Antrim. In Co Fermanagh the PSNI is to close 4 stations. Film report names the stations as Kesh, Bellcoo and Belleek and Newtownbutler. PSNI Ch/Superintendent Michael Skuce explains why, the plan will go to the local DPP then out for public consultation, local DPP chairman Bert Johnston comments. In Belfast this evening, a conference is to be held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. As Irish PM's plane flew into Belfast it was hit by lightning, no one was injured, film report with US Senator George Mitchell comments on reaching the agreement and the improvements in NI now, the SDLP's leader Mark Durkan comments, the DUP was not represented today they say the St Andrew's Agreement marked the turning point towards devolution. In Belfast's Victoria Square a vox pop of local people comments on the Agreement. A further film report from David Morgan looks back at the key political moments of the last 10 years in a timeline form beginning with UUP's D Trimble and SDLP's S Mallon election as first, first and deputy first ministers in July 1998. It was now Nov 1999 before a full executive was formed, decommissioning held the process up, unionists were dismayed when Martin McGuiness got Minister of Education job, 8 weeks later NI Sec Peter Mandelson suspended Stormont over no PIRA decommissioning. In 2001 PIRA did its first act of decomm, 10 days later RUC renamed PSNI, then 11 months later police raid SF office in Stormont, suspension again, in the 03 election DUP/SF go into political ascendancy, Paisley says no talks with SF, July 2005 PIRA orders end to its campaign and units to dump arms. But the £26m Northern Bank robbery and the PIRA killing of Robert McCartney kept pressure on republicans. In 2006 at St Andrew's tried to work out a way forward, 1 yr later SF accepted policing, on the understanding the DUP would share power, in May 07 Paisley and M McGuiness appointed first/dep/first ministers, the wheel had turned full circle. Back at Stormont Live, F McKinney introduces another report, detailing the vision of the coalition gov, Alliance's D Ford says they have no coherent vision at Stormont, the Maze plan, policing and justice, an Irish language act, the 11+ stalemated, S Mallon says the process of government is stifled, he explains his point of view. When asked about the vision thing DUP's P Robinson says that's over another hill, it's about dealing with key bread and butter issues. SF's M McLaughlin says things will be different if we get through this next 5 years period, when people will be more confident to take the pressure, then UUP's Reg Empey views, followed by journalist Chris Thornton who expects stagnation in government Then Ken Reid gives his views of Monday's meeting between new bosses Nth and Sth. Peter Robinson and Brian Cowan to discuss jobs and the economy. A further film report looks at how the GFA has impacted on the NI economy. Cathedral Quarter development profiled, Mark Finlay of investment company comments, job creation statistics shown. Neil Gibson of Oxford economics comments, profile of Merchant Hotel, Bill Wolsey its owner comments. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07240 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9593 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 10th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde is at the centre of a row over comments he made about Policing Board members. Film report, journalist Vincent Kearney says Hugh Orde accused the board of going a bit tribal, with elected members more interested in political debate than policing issues. The DUP will meet on Monday to elect a new leader and deputy leader. In Belfast today those involved in the talks leading to the GFA held a conference in Belfast. Film report looks back to 1998, Senator George Mitchell comments, then Bertie Ahern comments, at the conference former NI Sec Paul Murphy comments. In Washington Paisley criticises the Agreement, former PM Tony Blair comments, then former US president Bill Clinton who didn't come comments on his optimism. The news is then followed by a report from the Belfast Film Festival, with views of some of the premieres to be shown, including Reservation road from NI's Terry George who gives an interview, he's a patron of the Belfast Festival. (6.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07240 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9594 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 10th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins 47 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
As this is the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, in this programme Noel Thompson conducts an in depth interview with former British PM Tony Blair. Thomson begins by asking Blair will the retirement of Ian Paisley make it a nervous time for the peace process, Blair praises Paisley in the later stages of the peace process and he feels the DUP position is to now make the devolution work. Thompson asks does Paisley's efforts in the last couple of years make up for his decades of negativity, Blair says it's best to let the past take care of itself, in the end Paisley did the deal, and that's the most important thing, Blair refuses to confirm Jonathan Powell's view that from 2004 the DUP and SF had a back channel through which they communicated he claims there were lots of things he wasn't aware about. Blair is then asked was it anyone's fault that he didn't get the SDLP and UUP to make a deal stick, he feels over time creative ambiguity helped the process, it created time for republicans and unionists to come to understand the stark choices, if he did make a miscalculation he says it was believing once they done the GFA signing, everything else would take care of itself, he says he understands why people make the assumption he bent over backward to assist republicans at the expense of unionism but he says he told people if you can show me a way moving this forward without republicans, I'll have a look at it but no one ever did, and the SDLP weren't prepared to go it along without SF claims Blair, he denies it was the threat of republican violence that motivated him, he also says Bats/repub accused him of bending over backwards to assist Trimble and the unionists, the reality was he feels, he was bending over backward for both sides. O his referendum campaign about excluding those who broke promises, and about prisoner releases, he doesn't accept he said he would pull things down as there was no government Then Thompson pushes him on this point, he gives his viewpoint of the letter he give Trimble, Blair denies fear of violence made him release prisoners after 1998, he accepts there were messy compromises but he doesn't regret them otherwise you wouldn't got the peace, Blair is asked why did he start to solve the Irish question. Blair felt the quarrel was unsuited to the 21st Century, it seemed time to solve the "thing", Blair recalls the depressing times he had, but he said you never give up, he was convinced both sides wanted peace. Blair denies he has a Messiah complex about this issue. Blair then is questioned about his view of Adams and McGuiness relationship with the PIRA, he didn't accept they could do just what they wanted to do, as British/Intell were saying to him, Blair comments on talking to Al Qaeda, he says the IRA weren't Al Qaeda, it wasn't unreasonable to want a United Ireland just to do it by violence, Al Qaeda demands are unreasonable he says (at this point the waffles on a bit). He says you must however try to understand the political and emotional side of different stances on the Middle East, NI has lessons for them, continued focus, never give up, the detail matters, always led both sides to understand the other position. Blair then comments on US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton contribution here was really important. On last piece of jigsaw, devolution of policing and justice, Blair say they'll find a way to overcome this, Blair says his legacy in NI is important to him, but he claims his 10 years in government saw other good things, NI proves conflicts are resolvable. | ||
DVD No. |
D07240 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9595 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 14th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
15 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
NI to get up to 5,000 financial jobs from the Republic after Irish PM Brian Cowan meets DUP's Peter Robinson. Film report from both men's press conference in Belfast with their comments and the view of Pat Wall of Price Waterhouse Coopers Accountants firm, the MLAs at Stormont had already vote for P Robinson to be the next DUP leader. Film report from Ken Reid, Nigel Dodds is the deputy leader. In an interview Peter Robinson talks about his style of leadership change, but the party direction won't change, SF's M McGuiness says you won't be getting chuckle brothers Mark II, in his views. Then a film report from David Morgan looks at who is Peter Robinson with old film clips from down through the years. Then in the studio Ken Reid and Jamie Delargey discuss the significance of today's events. The Nth/West Belfast policing plan was announced today, but there were violent incidents in the city over the weekend, a rugby fan Paul Nugent from Connaught is critical, a tourist was raped, the district commander Ch/Superintendent Gary White denies Belfast is lawless, then SF Cllr Tom Hartley gives his views. In Ballykinlar Co Down Francis Doherty (62) died a month after being beaten by robbers in his home. Film report with Det Ch/Insp Debbie McMasters views, then SF Cllr Eamon McConvey's reaction, then SDLP Cllr Dermot Curran's views. The inquiry into the murder of loyalist Billy Wright has halted because of new information which might mean a recall of witnesses. Film report. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07240 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9596 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 15th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The public inquiry into the March 99 murder of Lurgan solicitor Rosemary Nelson opened today. Film report with her brother Eunan Magee's comments. The inquiry is expected to last 2 years. The Police Ombudsman has uncovered serious flaws in the police investigation of an off duty RUC man on Belfast's Lisburn Rd in 1988. Con John Larmour's (42) son Gavin alleges the RUC were covering up for to protect the killer who was an IRA informer. Film report with Gavin Larmour interview, then Ombudsman Al Hutchinson's comments, he doesn't believe there was collusion in the case. In Belfast Sligo rugby fan Paul Newton was attacked hear his city centre hotel at the weekend, he's seriously hurt. Film report with Canon Tom Hever's comments. At Adams Sales Rooms in Dublin an auction is taking place of 1916 rebellion artefacts. F McKinney reports shows rare actual 1916 Proclamation posters, collector Aidan Murphy comments, also a letter from Michael Collins to inmates in a Belfast jail, telling them how to escape and a book belonging to Bulmer Hobson which had a gun concealed inside, auctioneer Fonsie Mealy comments on the sale, then historian Eamon Phoenix comments. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07250 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9597 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 15th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Importance of Being Irish | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 4 | ||
Description: |
This programme examines Ireland's position in the global market and looks at how Ireland's creative and spiritual heritage can affect or be affected by internationalism. Leading businessmen and visual artists contribute. It begins with clip of Feb 24th 2007 rugby match in Croke Park between Ireland and England given the history of the venue from Bloody Sunday in 1920, some say Ireland came of age that day. Neville Isdell recalls that day and what it meant to him emotionally, he goes on to comment on the evolving sense of Irishness that exists today, through normal generational change, people leaving Ireland take their Irishness with them and still love it and believe in it. In Atlanta, Georgia is Coca Cola's HQ, its boss is an Irishman born in Downpatrick, he's Neville Isdell who comments open the programme, he believes the social genre of being Irish, the way you're brought up, gives you an advantage and equips you for leadership in today's world. Every second 10,000 bottles of coke are consumed across the world, globalisation is a fact of life. Tom Arnold says it's a good thing it has enable people to escape from poverty, he outlines his views. Peter Sutherland chairman of BP thinks multi-nationals in the 60s and 70s were as big as "globalisation" companies of today, BP he says hasn't the influence or power that some say it has as Europe's biggest company, he thinks it's wrong to fear globalisation, borders should broken down, to create equality of opportunity. Economist D Lane advises banks on globalisation, he comments advising company how to compete, Peter Sutherland says as European populations get smaller, we have growing young populations in Africa who don't have the same opportunities as Europeans, globalisation and removing borders is the way to deal with this he claims. Former Irish President Mary Robinson says legalised emigration means only the skilled workers are chosen, and that doesn't help developing countries, Ireland should be expressing these things in Europe, citing our experiences of migration. Many believe that oil and other resources will run out, Dublin born CEO of Chevron David O'Reilly, comments on the challenge of just keeping up with demand, he feels policy makers are often short on the facts about oil exploration and product development and the choices we face, Chevron invests in alternatives and efficiency, hydrogen energy is one method, energy and water are the challenges for the world says O'Reilly, we are all in the same boat. Ireland is linked with others across the planet in all of this. In 1998 Steven Colins founded a small technology company in Dublin and it moved to California and became the world's leading software provider for film and video games industry. S Collin is now thinking of returning to Ireland as it's easier to set up in Ireland, he explains his viewpoint and expected technology advance in coming years, he feels Ireland is up with the rest in technology development at present. In London in coming months Irish surgeon Peter Butler will perform the first full facial transplant in the world, he'll make medical history, Peter Butler comments on tissue engineering research and his techniques aboard approach with pragmatism. Peter Sutherland then says the only thing Ireland has which makes us distinctive as a people is a superior education system, Francis Ruane agrees education is the key, but Sutherland feels our young people have succeeded in spite of their education, economist D Lane feels our education systems should be more international in outlook. Sutherland continues to lament on our universities. Former Irish PM John Bruton is now the EEC Ambassador to the USA, he feels the Irish temperament suits an ambassador role, we are curious all over the world, that gives us the ability to be peace makers in the world. In the USA huge numbers of Americans have Irish connections he expresses his fears over the Islamic world clash with the West, by 2020 Europeans will constitute only 1 out of every 20 people in the world, the West must find a way to manage this situation he feels in a way that doesn't lead to conflict. Dorothy Cross however feels Ireland is full of its own self importance, she lists her complaints, it's all about money now in Ireland she says, as an artist she's unhappy with that, she recalls growing up in Cork without art around her, and laments modern desires to get money above all else. Mary Robinson says young people long for amore purposeful sense of Irishness, she feels put off by the Celtic Tiger image of money making wealthy Ireland. Diarmuid Martin says Ireland's success isn't a miracle, it's the result of hard work, but we need an injection of idealism. In Bavaria, Irish artist Sean Scully points abstract work, trying to catch a sense of spirituality which he can trace back to his Irish origins, Irish art is primarily associated with the literary traditional rather than the visual one, Scully outlines his views on visual and literary art, he calls his paints international with a druid sensibility. QUB Prof Richard English says Irish Nationalism always perceived itself with a spiritual dimension, anti-modern, this saints and scholar outlook has been branded by the Tourism Industry says Oxford Prof Roy Foster, yet the Irish experience appears to be moving further and further away from this image of Ireland, from story tellers and dreamers to more materialistic views, Richard Kearney, Boston College philosopher says the experience of Godlessness and disillusionist with the Catholic Church over priest scandals, this trauma has allowed a revival in the Church's and in Irish cultural life, he goes on to talk about imagination linked to faith an Irish quality he claims, Belfast born Michael McIlroy is a world expert on the earth's atmosphere, his career stretches back to the 1976 Mars landing, he has an understanding of the history of the planet and likely future challenges, he outlines his viewpoints, mankind is only on earth a brief time, Peter Sutherland comments on the danger of climate change, Mary Robinson says it's happening now, Michael McIlroy believes wind power and nuclear power are part of the future, he says nuclear power isn't against nature. In future the cars will be hybrid, the narrator then gives her views on the concept of Irishness as a complex fluid, every changing one, but the more it changes the more it stays the same she claims. Rory McGowan says Ireland's story has been completely rewritten in the 20 years he has been abroad, China's aquatic centre for the Olympics was designed by an Irish architect/physicist Denis Weaire, he explains his work, all the contributors have their final comments on the Irish identity. | ||
DVD No. |
D07250 | Tape No. |
393 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9598 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 15th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
|
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Importance of Being Irish | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 3 | ||
Description: |
This documentary examines Ireland's position in the global market and how the country's creative and spiritual heitage can be affected by internationalism; with views of Coca-Cola CEO Neville Isdel, David O'Reilly of Chevron, visual artist Sean Scully and Dorothy Cross. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
393 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5609 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 17th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
It begins with John O'Dowd (SF) and Basil McCrea (UUP debating the 11+ selection system. This is followed by a report on health care here in Northern Ireland for Stroke victims. Finally a study by Stephen Spencer titled 'Loyalism in the Peace Process' with mediatator Chris Hudson giving his reaction. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
394 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5610 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 17th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he begins with a studio debate between the UUP's Basil McCrea's and SF's John O'Dowd on the issue of academic selection. SF's Education Minister has been accused of side stepping democracy by issuing guidelines to school in the hope of persuading them it's in their best interests to abandon selection, the leaded SF paper has upset unionists. John O'Dowd (SF) says the leaked document has brought format and shape to the education debate, he says SF will produce a document for the Executive in the coming weeks. John O'Dowd claims its 25 grammar schools out of 226 schools that are holding up progress, he adds the Teachers Unions want the end of 11+ also. Then Basil McCrea (UUP) says the St Andrews Agreement had it written in that academic selection would be retained, he says SF will bully schools who don't do things their way. J O'Dowd says SF is a political party in power it has to make plan A and plan B, they are serious about their responsibilities, the other parties haven't produced any papers yet. B McCrea comments on why they haven't put forward a paper, he talks in generalities. The debate continues with accusation and counter accusation against SF and its proposals, John O'Dowd rejects McCrea's views that SF view is ideological, but he maintains SF will act if they can't get Executive agreement by going to plan B, issuing guidelines. In the If You Ask Me Spot, Lindsay Allen talks about Peter Robinson succeeding Ian Paisley as DUP leader, he reviews the stepping down of Paisley Snr and his chuckle brothers image with M McGuiness causing embarrassment to the DUP, and asks has Paisley given Robinson a poisoned chalice. Noel Thompson then introduces the next item, which is health care for stroke patients. A film report from Julia Paul visits Derry and talks to James Nicholl (63) a stroke victim, his life has changed, he and his wife comment on the changes in their life. Then attend a special event organised by Andy Dougal for the Chest Heart and Stroke Assoc whereby stroke victims get to talk directly to the Health Minister on what they require, Andy Dougal comments, in NI 4000 people a year have strokes. Jackie White comments on improving stroke services a series of these events have been organised, stroke patients comment on the care they need, then Andy Dougal on the danger of this being a paper exercise, then 2 members of the Stormont Health Committee UUP's John McCallister and SDLP's Tommy Gallagher comment on their attitudes. In the next item Noel Thompson talks to the author of a new report on getting loyalists to engage with politics as a way forward, Graham Spencer and Chris Hudson who acted for the Irish government in talks with loyalists. Graham Spencer feels loyalists need to be engaged as even unionists see them as things. Chris Hudson comments on who are the loyalist community and their lack of political representatives. Both men feel they should be reached out to and engaged as they provided the loyalist ceasefire which was essential to building peace, loyalists need an incentive to decommission and they need to feel involved in the process. Chris Hudson calls loyalists Dads Army with attitude, compared to revolutionary republicans. Ends with comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D07250 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9599 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 18th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
13 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A loyalist charged with 2 killings has turned super grass. Film report on the accused Mark Burkham's decision in the murder of David McIlwaine and Andrew Robb to give evidence against Steven Brown, the victims' families are unhappy that Burkham is only giving evidence against Brown and not others involved in the murder. David McIlwaine's father Paul gives his views in an interview, then the uncle of Andrew Robb, Robert Thornbury gives his opinion, they have asked lawyers to seek a judicial review of the PPS decision. SF leader Gerry Adams today met PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde to discuss policing in West Belfast and the murder of Frank McGreevy in what was a stormy and frank exchange of views. Film report reviews recent clashes between SF and Hugh Orde at policing board meetings, after 4 hrs of discussion today G Adams and H Orde comments. A further report from Derry examines the attitude of nationalists there to the PSNI. Nationalist confidence does appear to be growing, Ch/Superintendent David Hanna comments, then Donncha MacNellis of the Bogside Resident Group comments, then mixed reaction in vox pop about the PNSI, followed by views of Creggan community worker Sean McMonagle. Today the SDLP and Fianna Fail (FF) held a conference jointly on the NI economy, over 400 attended. Film report from Ken Reid speculates on whether the parties will form one all Ireland party, B Ahern comments, then SDLP's Mark Durkan views. Last night the DUP confirmed Peter Robinson as their new leader. Film report speculates on whether Paisley Snr wiped away tears at the event, a clinical psychologist Dr Ramon Kapur comments on the film footage then Deputy leader N Dodds shows emotion in his comments, then Peter Robinson shows his human side says Dr Kapur. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07250 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9600 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 22nd Apr 2008 | Duration: |
59 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affiars | ||
Series Title: |
Age of Terror | ||
Programme Title: |
Ten Days of Terror (Part 2 of 4) | ||
Description: |
Presented by Peter Taylor, this 4 part series deals with global terrorism and the rise of Islamic terror groups. This episode Pt2 deals with N Ireland the IRA terrorism, especially around the time Libya's Col Gadaffi supplied the PIRA with arms in 1987, which is why I recorded this episode only. P Taylor begins with Oct 12th 1987 when a trawler left Malta headed for Libya to collect weapons for the PIRA in Ireland, he shows a montage of film clips about NI violence, in 1987 he recalls he saw no way out of "the never, never land" of NI. However he says in the next 10 days 2 dramatic events would lead to him being proved wrong. The first was the revelation of how rogue states sponsored terrorism. The 2nd was the Enniskillen Remembrance Day bombing, both were the beginning of a long road to peace. On 30-10-87 French customs vessel stopped the Eksund off Brittany on board they found Irishmen and cargo of arms, film clip shown. At the same time on N Ireland border the IRA was preparing a bomb for Enniskillen, Julian Armstrong comments on level of violence. Film of Eksund weapons being unloaded. RUC Det/Superintendent Norman Baxter describes their view of the PIRA campaign in Fermanagh as genocide against the British in Fermanagh. The target for this PIRA bomb was Remembrance Day in Enniskillen, film clip of the bombing aftermath shown. P Taylor then profiles the PIRA's capabilities and strategy, in its long war, it also wanted to increase the political power of Sinn Fein (SF), it was devised by Gerry Adams, one of his comrades then was Danny Morrison who P Taylor quotes in a BBC Panorama 1988 as using the phrase, "Armalite and ballot box", an interview in 1985 with M McGuiness show SF was PIRA's junior partner, P Taylor says the long war needed money and weapons, British believed PIRA couldn't sustain its long war. Meanwhile the Eksund skipper Adrian Hopkins was telling French police, Libya supplied the PIRA, dramatic comments recreated, in which he tells of his involvement with the Eksund and PIRA. P Taylor profiles his past failed ventures. Meanwhile in Fermanagh, the Protestant community prepared for Remembrance Sunday, Joan Wilson recalls the tradition, Taylor talks to Stephen Gault about his father's view of Remembrance Sunday. In France, A Hopkins reveals PIRA going to Libya, P Taylor profiles Gadaffi and the West's view of him, Gadaffi had dealt with the IRA since the 1970s a film from then shows him say as much. By mid 80s Libyan/British relations were severed, then F1-11s from USA bombed Libya using British airports, Gadaffi now supplied arms on massive scale, A Hopkins confession continues to the French. Sir Robert Andrew of the N-I-O in 1987 recalls his surprise at the Eksund seizure, then his relief, Pat Byrne of Garda Special Branch recalls his jubilation. In Fermanagh RUC's Norman Baxter details the PIRA units involved in the Enniskillen attack, the Northern Command knew of the attack he says, Pat Byrne agrees, but republican challenge this view, Danny Morrison comments on the attack. In France, A Hopkins comes clean about his involvement he done it for the money £100,000 for 5 tons of arms, Pat Byrne said he done it for money, Hopkins told them he had landed 4 other Libyan shipments over the last 2 years, involving 130 tons of arms, the British/Irish were alarmed at the intelligence slips, Pat Byrne's recalls finding 80 AK47s in a Libyan army box in Jan 87, this was a pointer they failed to appreciate he says, P Taylor details the itinerary of weapons the PIRA landed plus £10m in cash. NIO's Robert Andrew recalls the British alarm, it mean the IRA arsenal would feed their long war. Danny Morrison recalls the republicans point of view. In Enniskillen on Sat 7th Nov the 50lb bomb was taken to its target, Norman Baxter explains how and its construction and detonation device. Then Julian Armstrong and Ann Dixon recall the morning of the blast, preparing to go to the service, as does Joan Wilson, and Stephen Gault. Crowds gathered at the memorial to watch the wreath laying, all the above recall their positions that morning and what they were doing as the bomb exploded, then the TV clip of an amateur video camera is played, of the aftermath as the above name recall their reactions as a voice over, Jim Dixon recalls his injury, Julian recalls the dust, S Gault was buried to his knees, Sam Foster recalls the screams, more film clips shown, bodies laid out, more personal testimonies heard, Julian found his mother dead, Anna found Jim under the rubble, he recalls the darkness, Julian's father also died, as did Stephen Gault's father, P Taylor recalls going to Enniskillen he recalls his horror and then N Baxter (RUC) says the PIRA knew civilians would die, Pat Byrne says the target was British servicemen. Joan Wilson recalls hearing from her son of the bombing, Anna Dixon recalls the scene in the hospital. Jim Dixon recalls his pain, Joan Wilson went looking for Marie Wilson, Gordon was injured, Marie was in theatre, Joan recalls visiting her in the ward, her life ebbing away. 11 people all Protestant civilians died, the next day Gordon Wilson gave his remarkable interview on this daughter's death, it's shown in full. He refuses to be bitter towards the bombers. Later it became know the IRA had targeted a Poppy Day ceremony at Tullyhomman outside Enniskillen, N Baxter comments on that plan, but the bomb didn't go off. PM M Thatcher comments about Enniskillen, Libya also criticised the attack. P Taylor comments on the irony. For SF/IRA Enniskillen was a PR disaster, film clip shows Bono/U2 condemn it, IRA leaders were rattled, SF's D Morrison recalls his horror, N Baxter gives his views on SF's problem, senior republicans didn't defend the attack, G Adams offered sympathy to the bereaved. Pat Byrne says the IRA began a debate about its strategy on the way forward. D Morrison says it triggered fresh thinking, he recalls Adams proposed talks with the SDLP. These talks P Taylor says set the architects of the long war on the long road to peace. In the aftermath of these 10 days of terror a chilling realisation seized British minds the IRA had 130 tons of weapons in Ireland, NIO's Robert Andrew says the long war could go on a long time unless the British could find a way of achieving a political solution. A Hopkins got 5 years in jail. Peter Taylor then profiles the road to peace, many had to accept SF's M McGuiness as deputy first minister in NI, he gets the views of Steven Gault, Joan Wilson. Film clip of devolution day shown. P Taylor points out Gadaffi weapons were destroyed in decommissioning process. | ||
DVD No. |
D07260 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9604 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 22nd Apr 2008 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Age Of Terror | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 of 4 | ||
Description: |
This is part 2 of a 4 part series from Peter Taylor on Terrorism. T This section deals with Northern Ireland's terrorists. He has called it 'Days ofTerror'. P. Taylor reviews the 'IRA's Long War' and how it gradually became political. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
394 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5611 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 28th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Lord Ashtown review group on parading issues proposes an end to the Parades Commission, with a panel appointed by the First and Deputy First Ministers having the last say. Film report reviews the parading problems in NI, with almost 4000 Orange parades each year, with comments of Sean Murray a republican and Rev M Gibson a former RUC officer and Orangeman. Then David Hume of the Orange Order's comments, while Brendan McKenna of Garvaghy Rd wants no change. (6.30pm) | ||
DVD No. |
D07230 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9590 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 28th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then Raymond McCord a victims campaigner has said he will set up a victims support group, which will include Ardoyne priest Fr Aidan Troy. Film report with R McCord interview of his lack of confidence in the Victims Commission, and then the views of the Quinn family from Sth Armagh who support R McCord. In Stormont SDLP's Alban McGuiness supports Mr McCord's efforts, SF's G Adams comments, then DUP's N McCausland supports McCord's search for justice. In Carrickfergus a family escaped injury in a gun attack, they survived a similar attack last year. Film report on tensions between UDA's rival factions with householder Amanda Dalton comments. Irish PM B Ahern says he hopes the new Boyne site will become one of Ireland's top tourist sites. Film report on his speech in Donegal at charity function for Alan Doherty and interview afterwards. In Belfast today clergyman Nigel Montford revisited NI, in the 1970s he survived 3 tours of duty as a Royal Marine in NI. He works in the USA and this is his first visit here since 1970s. Film report and interview, on his trauma about his NI days. In Belfast taxi drivers are taking advantage of NI's increased tourist numbers. Film report with Mark Kelly of taxi traxs comments, then tourists comments on Belfast. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07250 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9601 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 28th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
39 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Policing and Justice Devolution | ||
Description: |
Presented by Mark Carruthers this programme looks at why even though the British government wants to devolve Policing and Justice (P&J) powers to Stormont, it won't happen anytime soon. Programme begins with the statistics of crime figures here, and the public attitude to the devolution of P&J powers, the new ministry would have the 3rd biggest budget in NI at £1.5b. But their disagreement between SF and the DUP on when to devolve the powers. A second report from Andy Martin looks at what NI people really want in when urban and rural areas, in Limavady PJ McGinn's the students Union President talks about his fears, then community education worker Diane Rathfield's views, then businessman Douglas Millar, all blame increase in drug dealing in the town, then Glen Reilly of Limavady High School, all want zero tolerance of anti-social behaviour, then in West Belfast following murders and sexual assaults, community worker Jimmy Quinn comments it isn't the wild west, then single mother Margaret Boyle says the PSNI delay or don't answer calls. On Lisburn Rd, Belfast, Paul McConaghie, a retailer complains about police, another retailer Eileen Lamb praises the police response, then Alec Ash of the Trossachs Residents Assoc laments loss of community offices. Then in Coalisland, Co Tyrone Micky Carolan, Theatre Director says some don't want police at all, there's increase in anti-social behaviour, Youth worker Colleen O'Neill is afraid to walk home, then parent Alice Campbell says PNSI only come in for motoring offences and not at night. All the above comment on the justice system as well and generally they condemn the slap on the wrist attitude of judges who live in ivory towers, they reject the 50% remission. Some want more rehabilitation of offenders in jail. Then they talk about politics of having a local minister of justice, many of the above doubt our politicians are capable of doing it, many want a local man in charge not an Englishman, as he would be accountable as long as he can do the job. In the studio then Mark Carruthers talks to David Rose, teacher, and Mary McKee both independent members of the Policing Board, they comment on the fact that so many people feel the system isn't working for them at grassroots levels, David Rose highlights disaffected young people in working class areas, he want policing to be community focused not security focused, this is a societal problem. Mary McKee highlights 70% satisfaction with policing, she wants devolution to go ahead. David Rose says devolution should go ahead even though it's a political hot potato. In a film report next Andy Martin interviews NIO Security Minister Paul Goggins, who is in charge of policing at present, the government wanted it devolved by end of May 08, he recalls the St Andrews Agreement on May 08, between the Irish and British government He believes advances have been made on policing, he says the DUP and SF both want it to happen the question is when, he won't put any deadline on devolution but he's disappointed it isn't going ahead this May. Then in the studio Mark Carruthers talks to local politicians Sammy Wilson (UUP) Alex Maskey (SF) Danny Kennedy (UUP) and Alec Attwood (SDLP), S Wilson says improved policing defends on the Chief Constable it doesn't need a minister to do that, people can feed their views at present through the DPP's and Policing Board DUP feels there's no community confidence to devolve justice at present. Then Alex Maskey (SF) says majority of people wants politicians to take control of the policing issue, Maskey says that DUP haven't a veto, but the British government promised to devolve it, the UUP's D Kennedy says there isn't unionist confidence for it to happen, he points out the gridlock in other issues that affect public confidence, then SDLP Alex Attwood, gives the level of responsibility we already have devolution of P&J is no big deal, he blames the DUP wanting to play politics because of upcoming EEC elections he points out SF haven't helped in the McCartney murder case despite being on policing board ? ? ? this allegation. DUP denies playing politics. | ||
DVD No. |
D07270 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9609 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 29th Apr 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 20 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Residents groups have rejected the ideas of the Paddy Ashtown Group reviewing parades here. Film report reviews the recommendations, which would see the end of the Parades Commission, panel members Sean Murray and Mervyn Gibson comments then Paddy Ashtown, then Ormeau/Garvaghy residents statement following by views of Roger Poole of Parades Commission. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07250 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9602 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 1st May 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the International Monitoring Commission (IMC) report says IRA members were involved in the killing of Paul Quinn in Monaghan last yr, but it was against the instruction and strategy of the IRA leadership. IMC's John Alderice and Stephen Quinn comment, then Jim McAllister and DUP's G Campbell. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07250 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9603 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 1st May 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
PSNI Chief Constable H. Orde gives an interview on policing Republician Communitues in Northern Ireland and his views on transfer of policing and justice powers and his relationship with Sinn Fein and the Policing Board. Plus The Quinn murder and the parades issue is discussed, along with a descussion about dealing with the past. Finally there is a report on political nicknames in Northern Ireland. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
394 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5612 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 5th May 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson, he begins the programme with an interview with PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde on his comments that this might be the most difficult year for policing, since he took up his post in 2002. Hugh Orde says expectations for policing are extremely high, the devolution of policing and justice, he feels, isn't going to happen and communities are left disappointed. Hugh Orde says he's all for devolution of policing and justice even though it makes no difference to him operationally but it would allow Stormont to legislate to enable him to protect local communities, he cites Crime and Disorder Act as a piece of UK legislation we need here, once politicians sort out devolution of policing and justice he will work with whoever is Justice Minister, he thinks devolution of these powers would help politicians move on here, on his recent rows with SF, he says those are healthy debates, but crime here is at a 6 yr low and that's because more and more are trusting the police, he says he'll bridge the gap with SF by working together, the gap is in knowledge of how the police works and that's about talking with SF, and having a shared desire to protect the community, he feels you move on from the bottom up and policing must deal with rumours around events have a shared vision of what happened and fix it, if there's a problem. Asked if policing should be devolved before the gap has been bridged, Orde says that's a matter for politicians and as it's a political decision it doesn't matter what he thinks he has an arm's length contact with ministers, it's the Policing Board he answers to, he's asked to comment on his accusation that the Policing Board is tribal, he replies the board is in transition, it represents all communities and relationships are being built, these debates are healthy. On the murder of Paul Quinn in Monaghan, Orde agrees with the IMC viewpoint that the IRA had no command/control involvement with the murder, he had input into their report. On the parades issue and Lord Ashdown's report he says it's an interim report and he looks forward to debating some issues around 'clear' legislation on parades, saying what is illegal and what isn't, especially around the issues of parade supporters. On policing the past, he denies he's complaining, but he way we are doing it is very expensive he claims, he praises the HET as value for money, it has a ring fenced budget, but public inquiries are very expensive in cost and time. It won't say it's a waste of money. In the If You Ask Me Spot, David Vance says local democracy was cancelled last week, he explains the DUP/SF want 2009 council election cancelled. He criticises former top Provo chairing Iraqi peace talks in Finland, he then criticises Catriona Ruane the educ/min who he says wants to run NI's education system, he also criticises segregation in NI leisure centres and he compares Paisley to the Capt of the Titanic. With the brothers Grimm due to replace the 'chuckle brothers' and Biffo taking over in Dublin, Julia Paul looks into the world of political nicknames, she recalls now Biffo has changed what his nickname means, then Quentin Letts comments on how politicians get their names like M Foot, M Thatcher, then Henry Bell of Bel/Metro/College comments on Joe Devlin, Ian Paisley, Harry McMillen, Lloyd George's nicknames. Both comment on endearing or ? nicknames. The tabloid press love nicknames, John Cassidy of the Sunday World comments on paramilitary nicknames like Mad Dog, Henry Bell says nicknames now aren't as common as 20 years ago. Next in the studio Noel Thompson talks to two school headmasters on opposite side of the 11+ academic section debate, Jack Magill from Foyle College in Derry and Hel McCrea of Ballyclare Secondary School. They debate the current situation in NI's education policy. Followed by comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D07260 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9605 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 6th May 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 41 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then Paisley and Ahern opened the new Boyne Visitors Centre at Drogheda today. Film report with B Ahern's comments on Ian Paisley's record as First Minister then Paisley gives Ahern 200 year old King James bible and speaks on both men's legacy, to maintain peace. This is Ahern's last official engagement. Later today he goes to the President's home to tend his resignation, from Dublin F McKinney reports on Ahern's qualities as Taoiseach, and his record. In Stormont the assembly is finally on course to pass legislation to set up the Victim's Commission a chief commissioner will not be appointed, film report from Ken Reid features Stormont exchanges between UUP's Basil McCrea and DUP's J Donaldson followed by SDLP's Dolores Kelly remarks then SF's F Molloy's views. The next report is a review of the US investment conference due to be held here tomorrow, Jamie Delargey profiles companies like F G Wilson who are US owned here Caterpillars Bill Rohner comments on their success here. Other US companies here are shown in a list of over 50. Bill Rohner comments on a lower corporation tax here. The next report features a new tourist viewpoint outside Belfast with comments of SF Cllr Paul Maskey, then views of Deidre Mackle of the Springfield Arts Project. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07260 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9606 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 6th May 2008 | Duration: |
7 mins 50 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Dublin B Ahern gives his resignation to Irish President Mary McAleese ending 11 years as PM. Film report from Charles Bird covers Ahern's last day beginning with a Mass in his constituency this morning. A second report covers Paisley and Ahern's opening of the Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre, he gave Ahern a 17th century bible as a present, then Eileen Paisley's speech to the guests, then B Ahern interview speaks on how important the peace process was to him, he gets his photo taken with a group of Orangemen at the Boyne. Then journalist David Devin Powers analysis of Ahern's last day and speculation on B Cowan's new cabinet. (9pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07260 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9607 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 6th May 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 41 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Changing of the Guard | ||
Description: |
Presented by Barbara Collins this programme deals with the departure of the main players in the GFA negotiations on both sides of the border, Ian Paisley, B Ahern, who are the new men in charge and what impact will they have on the political stage. SF's Gerry Adams is the last leader still standing who was involved I the Good Friday Agreement (GFA). QUB :Prof R English comments on Peter Robinson's task in succeeding I Paisley, then journalist Suzanne Breen comments on P Robinsons long wait to take over the DUP. Historian Clifford Smyth says he ruthlessly ensured he would be the successor, then writer Ed Moloney says there's an unspoken deal between Robinson and Dodds, with Dodds succeeding Robinson. A series of film clips shows Robinson through the years, C Smyth says the DUP is a closed shop, he recalls Robinson's early days, then E Moloney recalls meeting him in 1979 . Writer Lorraine Wylie who was writing a book on Iris, gives her views of the two politicians, Susanne Breen recalls how they met in Cregagh tech. In spare time Robinson is a Glentoran fan, film of him at the Oval, apparently he sings folk songs, S Breen says Irish is stylish and image conscious, she apparently was responsible for transforming Peter image in recent years. She comments on the large East Belfast villa which Irish has designed to her own taste with themed rooms, S Breen says in an interview, Iris denies being beaten by Peter, she blames the NIO for trying to blacken Peter's name, her hospital visits at that time were due to genie problems. In 1989 Iris won a council seat and joined Peter as an MP in 2001, all the Robinson children work for their parents. C Smyth comments on a possible Robinson dynasty, then TUV's Jim Allister views, old clip of Robinson on his Christian beliefs. S Breen comments on this, then Ed Moloney, Robinson isn't an Orangeman, his relationship with SF has changed since 2002, film clips illustrate the point, from 2002 and then after ST Andrews. TUV's Jim Allister says Robinson won't make chuckle brothers mistake of Paisley. Both Robinson and McGuiness have engaged in protest politics. Film clip of Robinson in 1980s outside jail, Ulster Resistance profiled by Ed Moloney. Then Aug 86 Clontibret invasion, Robinson caught, TV clips shown. Moloney comments on deal done, Robinson paid £17,000 fine, Moloney recalls the damage it done to him, S Breen says studying tactics is his main DUP task. TUV's J Allister recalls this role. C Smyth on Robinson's role of holding the DUP together now, then Ed Moloney, Jim Allister comments. In Republic B Ahern has stepped down, film clip of his resignation speech, today Ahern and Paisley visited the Boyne. Tomorrow Brian Cowan talks over, film clip of Paisley insulting him in the past, and the reaction to the insults, Cowan is a solicitor, father was a TD, he succeeded him with 19,000 votes, he likes sing song, but doesn't like cameras. Terry Prone says Cowan can't work a room like Ahern. All three news leaders were Finance Ministers, Terry Prone comments on how he will deal with his Northern counterparts compared to Ahern's methods, his disadvantage is his hot temper. Devolution hasn't changed SF but leader G Adams is absent from day to day politics, he explains to Barbara Colins, he's just not in the public eye because his colleagues carry the ministries responsibilities and he's relaxed about that, observers believe Adams plans to leave Stormont to McGuiness, while he take SF to electoral success in the Republic, G Adams comments on recent southern election results, Ed Moloney comments on the shock SF got, S Breen says this was Adams first ever failure, observers believe he wanted to go to be Irish President, Adams denies this, Ed Moloney comments on his future in West Belfast on Andytown News story, but in Sth Armagh he was popular, he says he'll stay President as long as he's wanted. The Executive will ??? | ||
DVD No. |
D07270 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9610 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 6th May 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
The Changing of The Guard | ||
Description: |
A profile of the new leaders North and South and what differences will Peter Robinson and Brian Cowan make. Both men's pasts are examined and journalists and acedemics give their views. The programme also explores recent criticism of Gerry Adams (SF) and the fact that he seems to be 'lying low'. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
394 | |
Country of Origin: |
northern Ireland | Record No. |
5613 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 7th May 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then report on beginning of today's US investment conference in Belfast, begins with Paul Clark on the numbers attending, then Jamie Delargey reports on the background to this conference, 80 companies and 120 delegates turned up, Bill McKiernan of cyber source tells what attracted their firm to set up in NI, then Leslie Morrison of Invest NI is hopeful of new jobs over next 18-21 months, this is followed by Paul Clark interviewing US NI ambassador Paula Dobriensky on her hopes for a successful conference and what she thinks is good in NI as the new and 12th PM of Ireland. Film report on proceedings in the Dail, with criticism of FG TD Richard Bruton of government economic policies. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07260 | Tape No. |
394 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9608 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 8th May 2008 | Duration: |
17 mins 25 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Day 2 of the NI/USA investment conference begins in Belfast. A first titled "The Big Push" from F McKinney shows the 200 delegates heading in Stormont. Paisley address delegates with a promise the Executive will maintain effective, stable government in N Ireland, then M McGuiness says the old days are gone and will never return. Tony O'Reilly called for government to cut corporation tax here, PM G Brown says Executive could raise £1b by selling assets, a 2nd film report titled "leading the way" from Ken Reid covers the visit to the conference of British PM G Brown and Irish PM B Cowan and their join press conference at which Brown makes his sell assets comment. G Brown comments on the corporation tax issue for N Ireland, then B Cowan says the island is easier to sell on an all island basis. Then Ken Reid gives his analysis of the sell assets option and how Brown and Cowan got on together, then a further film report from Jamie Delargey titled "Sell My Ireland" previews a message sent from US President G Bush, then US businessman Mike Zofirovski of Nortel talks of advantages of NI, then John McElliott of E-bay says he there to see what NI has to offer, then Duncan Niederauer of the NYSE announces 70 jobs at Wombat, over in the Titanic Quarter US Mayor hopes to open a financial centre, Mike Smith of the Titanic Quarter comments on this, so far the conference is seen as a success. A further report titled "Across the Divide" follows NY Mayor Bloomberg on a visit to an integrated school at Hazelwood College where Bloomberg praised integrated education, school head Eileen Lenehan comments then Michael Wardlow of the Integrated Schools Assoc views on integrated schools. Then at Stormont Paul Clark talks to business correspondent Jamie Delargey who says all the delegates were impressed by the conference, he all gives his views on Brown's comments about reducing corporation tax. Meanwhile the ancestral home of US President Woodrow Wilson outside Strabane has been badly damaged in a fire. Film report with fireman's Eamon McGrath comments on the cause as yet unknown, then comments of Peter Reilly of the Ulster American Folk Park. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07270 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9611 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 8th May 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 21 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Noel Thompson begins with a look at the current NI/USA investment conference being held here. A film report from Julia Paul looks at why US investors may be ready to bet on NI, she begins at the Belfast HQ of US IT firm Allstate where Cathy Burke, vice president of Allstate comments on their success here, they came here after the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) and employed 250 people that total is now 1500. Bro McFerran the MD Allstate NI says their success is down to the people here, and their skills. Then the CBI's Nigel Smyth comments on the strength of the labour force here, followed by economist Alan Bridle on the lower wages here. Julia Paul then queries the lower wages here as living costs rise. Peter Bunting of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions say we need well paid, skilled jobs. Allstate's Bro McFerran comments on his attitude to more IT investors arriving here. In the studio the controller of New York's finances William Thompson manages £100 billion fund, he's thought it fit to invest £150m of in infrastructure projects here, Noel Thompson asks him are private investors ready to invest here, in spite of the recession, he feels other firms are ready to invest here. Even in belt tightening times he says it's good business to look to the future. In 2006 when here he urged politicians to get it together, in a stable political climate, he believes NI has that solid foundation now and that's why his board voted to invest here. He comments on the views of private investors and their less sentimental attitude to investing their money. He comments on the continuance of using the McBride principles here and he says they would look at our equality laws but he won't be walking away from McBride principles, he feels the government has now focused on fairness and equality across the board here. He then describes the type of jobs their infrastructure investment will bring and how it will generate return in water treatment, waste management, airports etc. He comments on Hillary Clinton's chances of becoming the Democrat Presidential candidate. Then in the If You Ask Me Spot, journalist F O'Connor gives her views on the current NI/USA investment conference and the new men in charge North and South, she profiles N Dodds/E Poots attitudes to an Irish Language Act, a combination of nasty and smooth, and wonders how will Robinson/McGuiness work together. Then in the studio N Thompson talks to Prof Joe Lee of the University of New York, he asks him have we ever had it so good, it's all positive at the minute will the bubble burst, Prof Joe Lee thinks this is the peace dividend, there's a totally new atmosphere in the whole of the island and we are entitled to be optimist. He then comments on the personalities of the new leaders, he thinks we'll see less rhetoric from these men, he won't predict if Fianna Fail will organise in the North and he comments on the South's economy currently and in the 90s, he feels joint economies might be an engine towards unity but it shouldn't be forced, he also praises the duet of Paisley and McGuiness and says Southern attitudes are now more understanding of unionism. He then talks about the rise in Irish studies throughout America and the world, Ireland punches above its weight he says. Prof J Lee comments on his view of our future. Comic taxi driver routine ends the programme. | ||
DVD No. |
D07270 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9612 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 8th May 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Devolution and Justice | ||
Description: |
The local parties can't agree on devolving police and justice powers. Spotlight profiles their points of views. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
394A | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5615 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 8th May 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
This programme begins with a look at investment in Northern Ireland by allstate with D. Smyth's (CBI) views. Followed by economists Alan Bridle and Peter Bunting from ICTUS giving their views. Finally, from NewYork, Professor Joe Lee gives his views on how stable Northern Ireland is for investment at present. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
395 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5616 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 9th May 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 11 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, with the NI/USA Investment Conference over a film report covers the 3 day event, last night's event at Hillsborough Castle alone cost £100. The central message to the USA was we are not fighting anymore, then in the studio the economy Minister Nigel Dodds (DUP) comments on what was offered to the US investors, and explains why this morning's news conference was cancelled. N Dodds then fights a row with what F McKinney said in his report about the DUP not getting a financial package from G Brown after the St Andrews Agreement. He then returns to the investment conference and comments on the lack of deadlines for the US companies to set up jobs here. He feels over 18/24 months he's confident of more US job announcements. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07270 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9613 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 12th May 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Belfast courts the trial begins today of convicted loyalist killer Michel Stone on charges relating to his Stormont fiasco attack in Nov 2006. The court heard he intended cutting the throats of G Adams and McGuiness. Film report shows film of his attack on the doormen. Also in the courts today the trial of Terence Davison (51) on a charge of murder in Robert McCartney outside bar on Jan 30th 2005 was adjourned till tomorrow, his co-accused are James McCormick (39) and Joseph Fitzpatrick (47). In West Belfast a new community group has been set up to try and stop further anti-social violence by reclaiming the streets. Film report sees NIO Minister Paul Goggins, SF MP Gerry Adams at the launch, with the Holland family and (Harry killed Sept 07) the families of John Mongan and Frank 'Bo' McGreevy. Then NIO Minister Paul Goggins comments on the scheme following by SF's G Adams views, then victims relative Geraldine McAteer. At Stormont today Ian Paisley Snr took his final Question Time as First Minister and leader of the DUP. Film report from Ken Reid shows a tribute from Alban Magennis (SDLP) then Simon Hamilton (DUP) followed by clips of Paisley's final comments on the peace process to date. Relatives of the Omagh Bomb victims have taken their civil action against 5 men suspected of involvement to Dublin film report. The 4 main political party leaders here have written to Westminster to oppose the extension of the 1967 abortion Act to NI. Film report with J Donaldson (DUP) comments. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9614 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 13th May 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 46 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A PSNI officer has been seriously injured in a Co Tyrone car bomb, diss/republicans are being blamed. Film report on the officer of 3 years who is a Catholic officer the bomb was a booby trap device. Cllr Derek Hussey (UUP) comments and then views of local people in vox pop. PSNI ACC Judith Gillespie comments on the man's injuries. Then Dr Hazlett Lynch whose RUC brother was killed in 1977 gives his reaction. At Stormont SF deputy First Minister calls the bombers "idiots" who didn't do it for Ireland but for themselves, then DUP's J Donaldson's reaction to that. Then Chief Constable Hugh Orde statement. Followed by film report from Ivan Little on the current diss/repub threat, he shows a Nov 27th 2007 film clip of a meeting he had with the PIRA in Co Tyrone, he recalls their threats against PSNI officers includes Hugh Orde interview. The SF Education Minister Catriona Ruane plans to end academic selection over 3 years. Film report from Ken Reid explains the plan which will have transition schools by 2010, by Sept 2013 non academic criteria will decide selection, with reducing use of academic selection in the in between years. It's like unionists won't accept the proposals says Ken Reid, then in the studio Paul Clark talks to Tim McQuoid of Concerned Parents for education and to Michelle Marken of St Joseph's College about their views on the plan. In the courts the trial of Terence Davidson on charges of killing Robert McCartney has been postponed indefinitely. At Stormont the legislation setting up the Victims Commission has been passed. The Alliance proposal for a chief commissioner was voted down. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9615 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 14th May 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 31 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The British government is to recognise the UVF/RH ceasefire and despecify the organisation, PUP has welcomed the move. Victims campaigner Raymond McCord has criticised it. Film report reviews Peter Hain's 2005 decision not to recognise the UVF ceasefire following a feud with the LVF which claimed 4 lives, today in Commons NI Sec S Woodward reversed that decision then PUP Cllr John Kyle's views, but Ray McCord Snr calls it a disgrace as UVF's haven't decommissioned. Diss/rep group Oglaigh na hEireann has been proscribed for killing Andrew Burns (27) in Feb Breaking news story a woman's body Margaret Finley (49) has been found dead in Bangor. In Derry, Gary Jarvis has been left critical after a paramilitary beating, his partner Amanda Coyle describes what happened in front of their 9 year old daughter. Officials of the West Belfast football club Donegal Celtic are to appeal against a decision to keep them out of a new league next season. Sinn Fein have called on the IFA to review the decision. Film report on the criteria used by the IFA to make their decision, Donegal Celtic are threatening legal action on the issue. Raymond Bonner, the DC Chairman comments, then supporters allege bias against West Belfast, IFA President Roy Kennedy rejects this, journalist Conor McLoughlin says DC might join Southern League instead. Then in the studio UTV's Adrian Logan gives his views. The SF educ minister C Ruane has warned grammar schools not to set their own selection tests. Film report from post primary principals conference with reaction from principals R Finlay and Uel McClure. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9616 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 21st May 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 19 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Belfast courts at the trial of Terence Davidson charged with the Jan 2005 killing of R McCartney, a woman witness to the killing picked out Davidson at an identity parade. Film report on opening statements. Also in the courts at the trial of loyalist Michael Stone the court has heard evidence from the guards Sue Porter and Peter Lackaneidus who are on film wrestling Stone to the ground, they thought he was carrying a bomb. Film report shows the film clip and the security men's evidence. In Cookstown a firebomb has exploded in a fast food outlet. It's day two of the visit to N Ireland of Prince Charles and Camilla. Film report covers their visit to Ballymena where Ian Paisley greeted them, a SF Cllr Monica Digney attended, then left, she didn't know who the dignitaries were to be, she explains in an interview, then SDLP Cllr P J McEvoy comments. Followed by Ian Paisley's views. The Royal visitors then travelled to the Bushmills Distillery to sample the whiskey, the company's Gordon Donoghue explains their historical links to British Royalty. Then vox pop of factory workers. Then this evening the couple visited Palace Barracks in Hollywood. A leading West Belfast republican Brian Keenan had died today of cancer film report. A QUB conference on Peace Building began today, to spread the lessons learned here during the peace process. Film report with SF's A Maskey's comments, then PUP's Dawn Purvis views. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9617 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 21st May 2008 | Duration: |
6 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Begins with film report on 2 firebombs found in the toilet of a McDonalds in Cookstown. Next from the trial of Terry Davidson on a charge of killing R McCartney, a film report covers the evidence of woman eyewitness, witness C and hears how the fight started. Breaking news a man is to appear in court tomorrow charged with the murder and kidnap of British Army Captain Robert Niarac in 1977, the charged man is Kevin Crilly (57) from Jonesboro. At the trial of Michael Stone in Belfast today the security guards who stopped him entering gave evidence today thought he was a human bomb. The Prince of Wales have ended their 2 days visit to NI, film report covers their visits to Ballymena, Bushmills and Palace Barracks, with Ian Paisley's comments. (6.30pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9618 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 22nd May 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins 43 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
As last weeks have saw the anniversaries of the Good Friday Agreement, with conferences held to discuss the lessons of that time, in this programme N Thompson begins by talking to David Trimble the leader of the UUP at that time in 1998. Trimble says he's celebrating this week as what they helped set-up 10 years ago is now firmly established, he quotes S Mallon (SDLP) as saying St Andrew Agreement is the GFA in drag. Trimble says he doesn't have regrets, he had an opportunity to make real change, he rejects the idea people didn't follow his vision, the UUP done the heavy lifting that established the peace of today. In 1998 he says no one would have predicted McGuiness/Paisley would have been at the helm, he says around 2001 the NIO started talking about brining in the extremes. Blair held on the middle ground parties as long as he could his difficulty was republicans delivering their promises. Trimble claims they haven't (the DUP) changed the agreement in any significant way, and they are now pro agreement. Trimble points out the UUP did achieve the beginning of decommissioning in 2001, in 2005 after the Northern Bank robbery the unionist electorate sent a message to Blair in those elections. In says the agreement wasn't fully implemented until last year. It should have been done in 1998-99, but he defends the UUP's strategic decision of the early days, it would have been worse for unionism if they all said no. He recalls welcoming the Paisley/McGuiness deal, he has no sour grapes. If You Ask Me Spot has journalist Newton Emerson talking about an Interpol report says the PIRA charged FARC guerrillas in Colombia $28m for 14 modules in terror training, he develops his piece into a sarcastic look at guerrilla training, within the bounds of SF policy of non academic selection in Education here, he calls these personal guerrilla profiles. Noel Thompson then introduces a film report from Julia Paul on problems about interpreting and documenting our Troubles as in Cannes a new film opens called 'Hunger' about the Bobby Sands story. History is written by the victors but we have no victors here, SF defends the film, the DUP's G Campbell condemns it, then former prisoner Richard O'Rawe who wrote a book on the unnecessary deaths of 6 of the hunger strikers gives an interview on his point of view, then SF MLA Raymond McCartney rejects O'Rawe's arguments, then historian Eamon Phoenix comments on peoples recollections, then Carrie Twomey editor of the Blanket and wife of Anthony McIntyre explains why the set up to circumvent censorship within the Republican community on people's opinions on the peace process. R O'Rawe comments on propagandas power, then E Phoenix on a single version of events. Next Noel Thompson talks to 3 writers of a new book on the changing attitudes between Britain and Ireland, in Dublin Olivia O'Leary, and in Belfast Susan McKay and QUB Prof Richard English. O O'Leary says economic prosperity has helped the thaw, as had intuitionalist of the relationship, beginning with the Anglo Irish Agreement, R English says it's been driven from the top down, and the EEC contacts helped, Susan McKay mentions community workers working together in poorer areas without funding. The trio continue to discuss this topic with Susan McKay raising the fact that the British government resisting inquiries isn't helping peace efforts. Next comic taxi driver piece. | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9619 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 22nd May 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A Jonesboro man, Kevin Crilly (57) has been charged with kidnapping and falsely imprisoning Capt Robert Niarac who was killed by the IRA in 1977. Film report with old TV clips of the 3 Steps Inn in May 1977, and details the Crown case against Crilly. Loyalists have been warned today at a conference on the 10th anniversary of the Agreement that time is running out for them on decommissioning. Film report from QUB conference where B Ahern/T Blair were honoured, then comments of NI Sec Shawn Woodward to loyalists on decommissioning. PSNI Chief Constable H Orde also addressed the conference eon community policing and the threat of repub dissidents, SF's M McGuiness and Bertie Ahern also addressed the conference. Then S Mallon (SDLP) and T Trimble (UUP) comment outside, as does former talks chairman Senator George Mitchell and how he feels about the peace process 10 years on, it's continued slow advancement. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9620 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 22nd May 2008 | Duration: |
6 mins 38 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
An 'exclusive' report from Vincent Kearney says pressure is being increased on loyalists to decommission, it begins with film clips of loyalist gunmen, General John De Chastelein's International Decommissioning body started work in Sept 1997, PIRA's weapons were the big prize, the UDA/UVF haven't followed suit, UDA's Jackie McDonald comments, the Decommissioning body has cost £9m, that's £2,500 every day for 11 years. Today the NI Sec addressed loyalists threatening to criminalise loyalist weapons and gave them a deadline till next year. In Newry Kevin Crilly (57) was charged with the 1977 kidnap of SAS Capt Robert Niarac. Eleven Belfast Cllrs have voted themselves a trip to Chicago for 5 days costing £28,000 to discuss the peace process, it's paid for by the EEC Peace Fund. SF Cllr Conor Maskey comments then reaction from Anne McVicker of a North Belfast Women's group, then Euro MP Jim Allister's statement. (6.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9621 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 22nd May 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(... ENTRY TO BE COMPLETED) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
394A | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5614 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 23rd May 2008 | Duration: |
2 mins 45 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) The British government says that inquiries into the past are now costing taxpayers £5m per month with an overall total close to £250m. Film report from Ken Reid, Robert Hamill Inquiry cost £2.7m, Rosemary Nelson £5.7m, Billy Wright Inquiry £3.9m, with Bloody Sunday adding a further £2.35m to its bill to date. DUP's G Campbell says enough is enough he want it to stop, then SF's John O'Dowd says inquiries must go on. This report from trial of Michael Stone. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9622 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 23rd May 2008 | Duration: |
0 mins 23 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) Latest report from Michael Stone trial. (6.30pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9623 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 27th May 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 21 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then in Armagh a 23 year old man has survived a shooting by a masked gang. Film report with reaction from SDLP Cllr Mealla Bratton. In Belfast City Centre an incendiary device has partially exploded. Film report. In Monaghan Court Judge Sean McBride had claimed Tyrone people were thick, the woman the Judge referred to in the incident Sarah McGrath was back in court today. Film report reviews the case leading to the Judge's remarks. The former RUC Chief Constable Ronnie Flanagan may have to give evidence into the death of Dermot McShane during a riot in Derry in 1996 (13th July) it's the first "legacy inquest" from the Troubles. Film report reviews the case to date, and refers to comments made by Flanagan 4 months after McShane death. Next are brief reports from the Omagh civil action case and from Belfast the latest from the trial of Michael Stone. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07280 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9624 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 28th May 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 29 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then report from Belfast Courts of the trial of Terence Davidson who was charged with murder of Raymond McCartney in Markets area on Jan 31 2005, today a friend of McCartney's called Edward Gowdy admits lying because he was afraid of the PIRA. Since 1997 until Dec 2005 it's been revealed the Parades Commission commissioners did not pay any tax or national insurance, and the taxpayer had to foot the bill. Film report on the £500,000 bill, with UUP Cllr Michael Copeland's reaction. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07290 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9625 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 29th May 2008 | Duration: |
13 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A kidnap gang demands one million Pounds after holding a mother and child hostage, tiger kidnapping in Killough Co Down. Film report with PSNI Det/Superintendent Karen Baxter's comments. An interim report from the Eames/Bradley group on dealing with the past has said some elements of the state on some occasions acted outside the law. Film report hears R Eames say innocent people were allowed to die, he went on to say an apology from Republicans wasn't enough, and loyalists must say it won't happen again. Victims and survivors must not be caused further hurt nor must they use their hurt to create further division. Then reaction from UUP MLA Danny Kennedy, then SDLP's Alex Attwood PUP's Dawn Purvis and PSNI Chief Constable H Orde's views. No victims groups were invited to the launch of today's report and this caused some anger, FAIR's Willie Frazier turned up but wasn't allowed in. Wm Frazier comments, then Ciara Reilly of Relatives for Justice says they need an International Truth Commission, to move forward. Then in the studio clinical psychologist Ramon Kapur talks about the mental health problems many victims and survivors experience and the talking therapy approach he recommends. At the Robert McCartney murder trial and witness Ed Gowdy says he only began to tell the truth about what he saw when he got clearance from the PIRA to do so. Film report on his evidence. Then report from the trial of Michael Stone, where the court was told about the explosive devices he was carrying. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07290 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9626 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 29th May 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 52 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Coverage of the Killough tiger kidnap story with PSNI Det/Superintendent Karen Baxter interview. Interim report from Eames/Bradley on dealing with the past launched, and victims groups weren't invited. Film report with D Bradley comments on the reality victims won't get justice, will Eames calls for state to acknowledge its role in the Troubles. (6.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07290 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9627 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 30th May 2008 | Duration: |
13 mins 56 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Live from the Kings Hall where Ian Paisley Snr says farewell to the DUP after 40 years, Paul Clark previews the event, an interview of Paisley by Ken Reid is shown, in it Paisley says he had done things that he would do a different way if he could, he rejects the idea he had a role in the Troubles, Paisley admits he's an Irishman and he would like to see one unionist party, not an import party but a real Ireland party he says which is legitimate, he respects the fact M McGuiness kept his word on policing, but he'd like the IRA Army Council dissolved. In a separate report Ferghal McKinney profiles the rise in politics of Peter Robinson who will succeed Paisley as DUP leader and First Minister with old films shown, then Roy Garland a journalist, recalls Robinson as a bitter wee man, dour and uptight, but he thinks he's changed. Alliance Cllr Geraldine Rice first thought him cold and domineering but feels he's changed over the years, then SDLP's Mark Durkan's opinions Then a further report from the Bogside area of Derry finds out what nationalist think of Paisley's retirement, in a vox pop most wish him well calling him a character, entertaining and not the loud mouth he used to be. Then Paul Clark interviews Ken Reid and the historian Eamon Phoenix on the seamless handover from Paisley to Robinson within the DUP, Eamon Phoenix comments on Paisley's claim to be Irish and what's behind it, and his type of Carson unionism, then they comment on what direction Robinson will take the DUP. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07290 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9628 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 2nd Jun 2008 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At the Robert McCartney murder trial his friend who was with him R Devine gives evidence against T Davidson saying he saw him gouge out McCartney's eye. Film report of the attack. A potential crisis is looming at Stormont with doubts rising that SF might not support Peter Robinson's nomination at First Minister. Film report from Ken Reid says it's because the DUP won't agree to devolve Policing and Justice powers and introduced an Irish Language Act then P Robinson comments on the prospects of an election happening. Ken Reid says the British PM is meeting Adams/McGuiness tomorrow. Relatives of Tandragee murder victims Andrew Robb and David McIlwaine have heard today the gruesome details of the killing of the two 8 years ago. Film report from pre sentence hearing of Mark Burcomb (27) from Lisburn who pleaded guilty to GBH charges after murder charge dropped as he turned states evidence against Stephen Brown (Revels), then outside the court Ann Robb and Paul McIlwaine oppose his deal. In Belfast courts Stephen Mestrovic (39) from Downpatrick has been charged with the Killough, Co Down tiger kidnapping of last week. Film report on link to kidnapping Spar CCTV pictures. Also in the courts the trial of Michael Stone's trial has been adjourned after he dismissed his lawyers. Film report. Next report from Derry is the story of Monica Bradley whose home was attacked by a gang of youths during her son's 16th birthday party, the youth's who attacked, over 100 of them, had been bullying her son. Hugh Barr of the Camphill Community Assoc comments. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07290 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9629 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 3rd Jun 2008 | Duration: |
15 mins 29 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In London SF's G Adams holds crisis talks with PM Gordon Brown over Executive. Film report on separate talks with DUP and SF, details the SF frustrations with the DUP over the devolution of Policing and Justice and no implementation of an Irish Language Act. SF M McGuiness brief comments, then SDLP's M Durkan on the DUP veto from St Andrews, then UUP's D Kennedy's views, Alliance's D Ford comments, then political editor Ken Reid reports from the Adams/Brown meeting, as Robinson meets Brown later, and the British government fears on the issue. At the Robert McCartney murder trial, his friend B Devine has told the court he met the IRA 4 times after Robert's death and the IRA told him to tell the truth about what happened. Film report, he names those he met as Bik McFarlane and Harry Maguire. The girlfriend of Strabane man Brian McGlynn, Jenny Cowley has appealed for information about his murder in Derry one year ago, when a gunman burst into their home and shot him. Film report with PSNI's DCI Frank Taylor's comments. In other brief news SF wants a Euro grant under spend investigated, DUP wants NI events company finances investigated, then report from the Omagh bomb victims civil case against 5 suspects in Belfast's court where Marion Radford gave evidence. Belfast's new Lord Mayor SF Cllr Tom Hartley has called for the Union Jack to be lowered from Belfast City Hall, or an Irish tricolour put up beside it. Film report reviews Cllr T Hartley's political career and interviews him on his remarks on the flag issue. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07290 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9630 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 3rd Jun 2008 | Duration: |
58 mins 38 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC4 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
What Happened Next? | ||
Description: |
In Oct 1985 the BBC journalists went on strike when the BBC appeared to bow to government pressure and not screen the docu. At the Edge of the Union which featured SF's M McGuiness and the DUP's G Campbell the documentarywas screened, this programme is a follow up, which looks back at the original 1985 programme and then compares how the situation has changed in N Ireland since the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) with interviews with both men now and from 1985 shown. It begins with clip of IRA ceremony from 1985 and shots being fired, then clip of M McGuiness mentioning "cutting edge of the IRA" and G Campbell wanting the IRA killed, then comments of both men at present on their aims. Then back to 1985 speech by M McGuiness on resistance to British oppression in Ireland, followed his comments now on the state of war that existed in those days. Followed by 1985 DUP G Campbell's speech referring to McGuiness as a craven coward, then he refers to 1981 murder and violence looking back at it. The programme narrator then profiles Derry's extremes and say the programme (in 1985) through the eyes of two extremists, Campbell and McGuiness will look at the city's polarisation, a clip of a young McGuiness then details his republican credentials, since 1970 then loyalist G Campbell advocates a shoot to kill policy in 1985, then today he looks back saying he represents the British presence in Ireland and the PIRA was never gonna wipe them out, but the IRA just couldn't grasp that back then, the next clip shown is of comments made by Campbell's wife on the death of 2 IRA men, and an INLA bomb attack on him. Campbell comments on his new security measures back in 1985, then McGuiness wife back in 1985 talks of her worries about Martin as a SF activist, presently commenting on the 1985 docu, he recalls having no guarantee from the BBC on how he would be portrayed, but he was happy enough with it, Campbell recalls objecting to how McGuiness was portrayed, as offensive as it clouds his real personality. Then 1985 clip shows McGuiness stopped at UDR roadblock, where his car is searched and Martin mother comments on her worries about him, as she recalls 5-10-68 and the beginning of everything, then Martin recalls the influence this event had on him, but G Campbell says the 1968 Civil Rights marches shouldn't have been marching there, and the RUC wanted to stop it, he says through the 1970s M McGuiness keeps the pot boiling, film clip then shows G Campbell at DUP meeting talking about McGuiness as IRA chief of staff he presently then recalls why he took part in the programme to show up McGuiness. From 1985 M McGuiness denies he is IRA chief of staff and blames British/Intell/sources for wanting him killed, looking back he recalls the dangers he lived with compared to G Campbell's security. Campbell recalls he was happy to challenge McGuiness in the 1985 programme, clip then shows him going to church with RUC escort, followed by a 1985 sermon, then M McGuiness sitting with M McLaughlin in 1985 explains why the IRA uses violence, then from SF's annual Easter commemoration in 1985, both men give differing views of the IRA's campaign, today looking back at the McGuiness words, Campbell highlights McGuiness saying if there was a peaceful way to free Ireland he would support it, Campbell wonders was that the beginning of a change in IRA thinking. 1985 film clip then shows armed PIRA gunmen at the Easter's rally in Tyrone and M McGuiness speech to the crowd. Followed by Campbell's view of Martin in 1985 as cult figure in the Catholic community, even though he wanted unionists put out of NI, then a switch to an Orange parade from 1985 when G Campbell's speech welcomes the band season and the marching of Protestant feet, Campbell rejects the programme portraying both rallies as similar, just 2 sides of a coin, he claims he just wanted law breakers brought to justice, he says he wasn't a law breaker, a clip shows him and Paisley in 1985 say there's no distinction between the IRA and SF. McGuiness now recalls the 1985 labels the British put on him, then a clip shows a 1985 SF election victory in Derry, where McGuiness takes part as crowd sings "up the Ra", then McGuiness tells the press winning votes won't bring freedom in Ireland, it's cutting edge of IRA that'll bring freedom, now looking back McGuiness comments on that remark. Back in 1985 Campbell threatens to take up the gun if the British pull out of N Ireland now looking back he recalls his remarks about untold violence by Protestants, then in 1985 McGuiness says if the British presence is out of Ireland we will have peace in Ireland, he denies that's an optimistic view, then news clip from 1985 tells of BBC decision not to show its documentaryabout M McGuiness in its present form. Home/Secretary Douglas Hurd says the programme would help the PIRA, then G Campbell recalls thinking the decision was absurd. Then further news report shows 4000 striking NUJ journalists, leading to the programme being shown with minor changes. McGuiness recalls the controversy as an added bonus for Sinn Fein. Then clip from 1985 hears McGuiness justify the use of the gun in war, he mentions Reagan in Nicaragua, Thatcher in the Falklands he says Irish freedom is a just cause. Also then, Campbell says it would be a grievous insult to the dead if anyone was to sit down with SF/McGuiness to talk peace, he wants "those people" dealt with, to finish the IRA, kill them he says. The programme then looks at Belfast in 2007 when NI was an agreed devolved assembly and power sharing executive, a film clip shows M McGuiness as deputy first minister addressing the Lottery Heritage Fund, on the importance of Heritage to NI. Afterwards he comments on the massive changes here since 1985, he's in government now with other SF ministers, the war of 1985 is well and truly over. Then G Campbell says his life has changed, he has no RUC security, and it's a more peaceful environment here, and people are less anxious on security now. He's on his way to discuss plans for a new supermarket which is causing concern to local residents, he says his representation of people hasn't changed, but the shadow of a gun has gone. Back at the Heritage conference, McGuiness is filmed addressing his audience, then film clip from May 07 shows Paisley/McGuiness installed as first and deputy first minister then M McGuiness comments on this new relationship compared to the "Foreign" 1980s, although his objective is to re-unite Ireland now by peaceful means, then over to G Campbell who comments on Limavady job losses at Seagate, he says the sectarian approach in NI will become irrelevant to a future date he says 2025, he hopes to see the fruits of a stable NI, film clip then shows M McGuiness visiting the Belfast Islamic Centre and he addresses the Muslims there on prejudice and abuse which he condemns, afterwards he feels hopeful for the future he says, for everyone in NI. Campbell says he still sees McGuiness responsible for previous violence and resents him, McGuiness says Campbell has bitterness and hostility towards him and the peace process, he still lives in the past and still won't speak to him. Campbell says he won't forget who's responsible for the past, but he wants to build a better future. | ||
DVD No. |
D07290 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Record No. |
9631 | |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 3rd Jun 2008 | Duration: |
59 mins 59 min |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC 4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
What Happened Next? | ||
Description: |
In 1995 BBC journalists went on strke when the BBC was going to shelve a programme called 'At The Edge of The Union' featuring, M. McGuiness (SF) and G.Campbell (DUP).This follow-up programme meets both men and highlights how the situation has changed since the Good Friday Agreement. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
395 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5617 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 4th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 2 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A potential crisis at Stormont looks like it's been averted and Peter Robinson (DUP) will become First Minister tomorrow. Film report also covers Ian Paisley's last official engagement opening Stena Link's new ferry terminal with Deputy Minister Martin McGuiness, with Paisley's and McGuiness' comment. In the Commons British PM Gordon Brown said he believed Robinson would be first minister tomorrow. Followed by analysis from Ken Reid. At the McCartney murder trial in Belfast a woman motorist gave evidence of seeing Terence Davison (51) attacking R McCartney as she drove past. Film report on "witness C" evidence against the white haired man who she later identified as T Davison. Loyalist paramilitaries are being blamed for handing out extremist British National Party (BNP) leaflets in Portballintrae, Co Antrim. Film report with Sinn Fein Cllr Billy Leonard's comments that migrant workers from Bulgaria were attacked last month in the village, a person named as Suzanne of the Resident's Assoc comments on the threats. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07300 | Tape No. |
395 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9632 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 5th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
57 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Live Stormont | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) Live from Stormont coverage of the swearing in of Peter Robinson and M McGuiness as First and Deputy First Minister. Programme begins with BBC political editor Mark Davenport and Jim Fitzpatrick discussing the Paisley/McGuiness political relationship. Then they switch to the Stormont Chamber where Ian Paisley Snr is addressing the MLAs, he comment s on his first visit to Stormont 60 years ago when he never thought he'd be back one day as First Minister, the thanks the 1000s of people who wished him well, then speaker Wm Hay (DUP) called on Lord Morrow (DUP) to speak about Ian Paisley's career in politics, church and as a family man, he points out Paisley started from nothing a political party and a church, he was MP since 1970 and elected MEP 5 times, he changed Unionism to give a voice to the working class. Morrow praises his political judgement and now the constitutional issue is settled, he calls him a Unionist Colossus. Next SF's G Adams speaks, he recalls it was Paisley's desire to visit the Falls Rd in 1964 that got Adams interested in Irish politics, he says Paisley is living proof of why a politician should never say never, never, never. Adams commends Paisley for fulfilling his role with M McGuiness in the OFMDFM. He recalls Paisley only spoke to him for the first time on March 26th 2007, since then he has been cordial and respectful. Adams wishes him well. Then UUP's Danny Kennedy acknowledges Paisley's contribution over the last year, he refers to the UUP/DUP relationship as often uneasy, but wishes Paisley well, we shall not see his like again says Kennedy. Then SDLP's Declan O'Loan comments on the enigma called Paisley comparing his actions over the last 14 months compared to those over the previous 40 years. Then Alliance's David Ford says history will judge Paisley for saying no for 40 years and yes for just one year, on behalf of Alliance he wishes Paisley a happy retirement, then the PUP's Dawn Purvis also wishes Paisley well for the future. Next item of business is the nominations for First and Deputy First Minister. Speak Hay explains the rules and has the terms of the pledge of office read into the minutes by the clerk. Then Hay calls on Paisley to nominate Peter Robinson as First Minister which he does followed by Gerry Adams nominating Martin McGuiness as deputy first minister. Both men then affirm the terms of office separately, Hay then announces that both men are appointed. He then calls on Peter Robinson to address the House, he begins by praising Ian Paisley, after offering condolences to Nigel Dodd whose father died, on Paisley he calls him a leader without equal, who led the foundation for this new era, which the rest must build on, he then tells Paisley many of us are glad you did say No and did say Never. Robinson wishes him well with his family. Robinson then looks to the challenges ahead for him, now the settling in period is over, he wants peace achieved, removal of paramilitariansm, building of the economy, solve unresolved issues, it will be step by step he says, he promises to work with all 4 parties in the Executive. He then rejects criticisms of their opponents outside the House (TUV) he says the decision of 1 yr ago was correct and nobody out there can offer better. He says when you do what's right the people follow, he claims the sceptics (TUV) would sit and let Westminster decide NI's fate and remain powerless, he says they have the confidence to do what's in best interests of NI people, he says we must remember those who died over the last 40 years and those who still suffer as victims, we must learn from the past but not live in it. He wants NI of innovation, we have much to celebrate he says, since 1921 the police have never had greater support, then now and relationships are good with the Republic, he also welcomes support from Britain and the USA. He says the applying of the DUP veto only means we couldn't agree it isn't a weapon. Then Deputy First Minister M McGuiness begins his speech firstly a piece in Irish then, thanks his party for the support, he looks forward to working with Peter Robinson, he's an Irish Republican who Ireland reunite but he'll work with a committed unionist for all our community, the eyes of the world are upon us as example of conflict resolution and this will continue, we have achieved what many said was impossible, he refers to the hurt of the Troubles and says they are important, he maintains the victims commissioners role. He says the Executive has shown it can work together, the all-Ireland institutions are bedded down, he feels it's been a historic year for himself and Paisley, now the honeymoon period is over, it's now about results, about growing the economy and protecting the vulnerable in our society, our people want an end to division in NI, the war is over he says. He calls for an effort to tackle racism and sectarianism, beginning in this Chamber, he calls for devolution of Policing and Justice and other challenges that lie ahead, he recalls 2006 speech in the USA by P Robinson about the Planter and the Gael sharing NI in peace. Then speaker Hay calls on UUP's Reg Empey to respond, he calls for sense of purpose to be put in the executive as not once in the year have all the Executive party leaders met to discuss a way forward, he says we seem to be embarking on a St Andrews Mark 2 because of the current crisis over the devolution of Policing and Justice, our problems lie in Stormont not in London or Dublin claims Reg Empey. He criticises SF for brinkmanship on this issue, he fears damage has been done to the Executive and he blames SF. Then speaker Hay calls SDLP's Mark Durkan who complains about the method of nominating the First/Deputy First Ministers, he would prefer a vote of MLAs but he promises the SDLP will work with them, he then lists problems in economy, education, water bills and he criticises SF's political show boating this week over devolution of Policing and Justice, he says problems in the St Andrews Agreement are coming home to roost, they should be discussed here in the Assembly and not in London with G Brown. Then back in the studio, political commentators Mark Davenport, Brian Feeney and Alex Kane discuss the leaders speeches and today's event in Stormont reading between the lines. (3.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07300 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9633 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 5th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
14 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At Stormont it's a new era, as Peter Robinson succeeds Ian Paisley as First Minister. Film report begins with journalist F McKinney's summary of today's events. Film clip shows Paisley leaving Stormont Castle for the last time, then in the assembly clip of Peter Robinson's speech. Followed by SF's M McGuiness comments, then Reg Empey (UUP) and SDLP's Mark Durkan criticisms are explained. This is followed by F McKinney talking outside Stormont to SF's John O'Dowd and the DUP's G Campbell, he asks SF John O'Dowd why did they threaten to bring the Executive down, he denies they threatened anything, then just raised existing problems at a time when there was to be a changeover of power and now they have a route to solving those problems, DUP's G Campbell raises difficulties he sees like the IRA Army Council and parades, he says there won't be any Irish Language Act, and Policing and Justice won't be devolved until there's community confidence. J O'Dowd says he heard the never, never speeches before but G Campbell says they won't budge on these issues but J O'Dowd is confident when they meet G Brown tomorrow things will happen, G Campbell refers back to the IRA days in negative style, the political editor Ken Reid give is analysis of today's events and tomorrow's meetings in Downing St with G Brown. Ken Reid says the era of the chuckle brothers is over, but the public want proof devolution is a positive step. In Clough, Co Down an Catholic woman and her children survived an arson attack. Film report with householder Gemma Kearney interview. In Belfast Courts the Robert McCartney murder trial has been told of the frantic efforts to save his life in hospital, Dr Alastair Bentley the post mortem Doctor describes the injuries, then eye witness 'C' denied she made any mistakes when picking Terence Davison out of an identity parade. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07300 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9634 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 5th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 21 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson, following today's swearing in of First/Deputy First Ministers P Robinson and M McGuiness and their promises to work hard for the people of NI, but after a week of reported threats that SF would not vote for Robinson and bring the assembly down, Noel Thompson asks a selection of local MLAs are we in for a bumpy ride from now on. Around the table are SDLP's Mark Durkan, SF's John O'Dowd, DUP's G Campbell and UUP's Fred Cobain. M Durkan begins by criticising SF for allowing the DUP to negotiate a veto at the St Andrews talks, in return for a promise of an Irish Language Act that is worth nothing, this week's phoney crisis was just SF trying to recover damage its negotiating stance already did. SF's John O'Dowd says the outcome at St Andrews was the result of all party talks not just SF/DUP, he maintains they are pushing for Irish Language Act and devolution of Policing and Justice, this week SF just highlighted difficulties in the areas, and set out their stall to P Robinson. DUP's G Campbell says SF manufactured this crisis last week, on Policing and Justice it won't happen with confidence in Unionist community not present. He wants progress on IRA army council's removal and parading issues also. Fred Cobain (UUP) says we are in a process now, and concessions will be made to SF. We will have devolution of Policing/Justice and an Irish Language Act from Westminster would save DUP blushes at Stormont. A time frame for these items will be worked out. M Durkan (SDLP) feels the DUP will accept Policing/Justice sooner rather than later. Then G Campbell says no back door deal will be done within 6-8 weeks, they are going to G Brown about other issues, the IRA Army Council and parading, SF's J O'Dowd say to tackle lower crime, we should control Justice and Policing locally, he believes the Army Council is no threat to the process and the DUP are using it as an excuse. M Durkan feels the issue shouldn't be inflated into another crisis, he outlines his position on this and ends up arguing with John O'Dowd about the vote on 28 day ? at Westminster. Fred Cobain (UUP) criticises the DUP over the existence of the IRA Army Council and ends up arguing with G Campbell over who's at fault. John O'Dowd mentions loyalist weapons issue. Reg Empey's view that party leaders haven't met for a year is discussed, and it returns to the going to London debate. P Robinson working for everyone doesn't go against a Unionist Party advancing a unionist agenda says G Campbell. He won't comment on speculation he'll be next Cultural Minister but he's against an Irish Language Act. In the If You Ask Me Spot, journalist Finnola O'Connor talks about the DUP reflex of showing contempt for nationalist concerns even post Paisleyism, she says the recent Dromore by election result gave the DUP the jitters even though Jim Allister is more like the Wizard of Oz then the one true voice of Unionism, she accesses Gordon Brown's attitude to DUP Westminster votes and the 42 detention vote that's on the horizon, and how Brown's attitude would be swayed by those 9 votes. Next N Thompson presents a film report on cold calling by politicians of their voters, apparently G Brown has been doing it in England, Julia Paul's film report explores how that might work in NI, with a vox pop of opinions from the public and from Conall McDevitt (PR Firm) Geoff Hill of the News Letter, Catherine Toner of Willis and Brown. Programme ends with a comic taxi driver routine on the week's news. (Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07300 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9635 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 5th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Politicians M. Durkan (SDLP) J. O'Dowd (SF), G. Campbell (DUP) and F. Cobane (UUP) discuss today's swearing in of Peter Robinson as First Minister. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
396 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5618 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 6th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
15 mins 36 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The DUP MLA Irish Robinson, wife of Peter Robinson has caused an angry reaction from NI's homosexuals over her remark that they can be "turned" by psychiatrists. Film report includes interview with gay man Steven Scott who's in hospital after homophobic attack in Belfast. Then Andy Thompson of Belfast's Gay Pride gives his reaction, then Dr Philip McGarry of the Royal College of Psychiatrists says homosexuality is not a mental illness. DUP Sports Minister Edwin Poots has accused civil servants of blocking the Maze Stadium Project in Lisburn according to a leaked memo. Film report on his fight back against the anti-Maze lobby with Edwin Poots interview. The talks in London involving G Brown, the DUP and SF are to move from Downing St to Belfast next week with other parties being invited, after today Robinson/McGuiness have revealed they asked the PM for more financial help. Film report from Ken Reid, P Robinson was unhappy the Irish Foreign Affairs Minister M Martin was present also, McGuiness says it's sensible to have the main players present. Then analysis of today's meeting from Ken Reid, and preview of next week's meeting. North Belfast UDA man Ihab Shoukri (34) has been jailed for 13 months for UDA membership. Film report. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07310 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9636 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 9th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 4 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, on Belfast's Glen Rd, 2000 pupils were evacuated from schools as a massive fire raged through the Bass Ireland brewery site. Film report with comments of Chris Kerr of the Fire and Rescue Service. In Belfast courts at the R McCartney murder trial, the accused Terence Davison (51) has denied any involvement in the killing. Film report on his evidence in which he said the argument was a storm in a teacup, and he shook hands with McCartney after an amicable discussion. He said a row broke out later between his nephew Gerard 'Jock' Davison and Brendan Devine, and he went with his nephew to the hospital not out onto the Market St to chase McCartney. The PSNI is to investigate DUP MLA Iris Robinson's remarks last week on homosexuality as an abomination following complaints. Film report with John O'Doherty's comments, (Sth/Belfast District Police Partnership), then views of Gay Activist Andrew Muir. Meanwhile in Stormont DUP leader Peter Robinson states his opposition to any type of discrimination, SF MLA Martina Anderson says she should step down as Chair of Stormont's Health Committee over her remarks. Then SDLP's Dolores Kelly says they will refer the matter to the Standards and Privileges Committee. Also at Stormont today, DUP's Peter Robinson reshuffled his ministers with Nigel Dodds moving to Finance, Arlene Foster to Trade and Industry and Sammy Wilson will be Environment Minister and Gregory Campbell is the new Arts and Culture Minister, film report from Ken Reid and his analysis of today's events in Stormont. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07310 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9637 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 9th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
58 mins 56 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Honeymooners | ||
Description: |
This documentary examines the working political relationship between the previous First Minister Ian Paisley Snr (DUP) and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuiness (SF) it asks was their relationship for real and asks body language expert Dr Peter Collett to examine their dynamic. Programme begins with a profile of Oxford University's Prof of Behavioural Psychology and he admits he knows very little about NI politics, he expects to find something very unique in Belfast and he welcomes the change in NI, but is fascinated by the fact it's all got to do with these 2 people. Then a selection of TV clips is shown of McGuiness/Paisley with various people at meetings and all is very friendly. After these opening titles, the narrator recalls last December's trip to New York by the man to meet political and financial leaders there, to promote NI as open for business, it was the openness between the 2 leaders that amazed their hosts, actor Liam Neeson comments, then Senator Hilary Clinton and US Pres George Bush's remarks. Dr Peter Collett watches the TV clips of Paisley/McGuiness together, 5 years ago he done a similar study of British PM Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown which exposed the fake nature of their political friendship, he explains what he's looking for in the dynamics of the "chuckle brothers". Dr P Collett says their American trip was like the couples honeymoon, and it cemented their relationship, and he says both men knew by going there they would be feted. US Special Envoy to N Ireland Paula Dobriansky outlines the US attitude to the visit, to reaffirm its commitment to N Ireland. Congressman Richard Neil recalls the optimism about the visit, Irish immigration campaigner, Ciaran Staunton on the waiting warm reception M McGuiness is filmed walking with Paisley Jnr through the airport then he comment on the visual sign of a political change back home. Peter Collett says both men appear very different people from opposite ends of the spectrum but he highlights their similar characteristics usually when haranguing people, TV clips shown, then Nial O'Dowd of the Irish Voice Newspaper comments on their similarities, then Peter Collett on the "chuckle brothers" title, he uses old TV clips to look at politics of years gone by, which was serious and now, he feels humour has transformed politics in NI, their catch phrase in the USA is said to be "we are not here with a begging bowl" TV clips shown. The main New York event was a conference hosted by Bill Flynn for potential investors, Stan Gale of Gale International comments on NI's plus factors, then Bill Flynn of Mutual America's views. A clip shows the duo meeting New York Mayor M Bloomberg whom whey invited to lead a team to an investment conference in Belfast this year, Peter Collett talks about why politicians crack jokes, he shows examples of Paisley's humour, using TV clips, he comments on smiling as making people more approachable and less important and Paisley prefers laughter then smiling. The narrator says to make people work together give them a common enemy, she wonders did Tony Blair do that by making Peter Hain the NI Sec, Peter Collett looks at a film clip of them all in Stormont and analyses the body language between Hain and Paisley. Jim Dwyer of the New York Times points out the main issues before the USA at present, Afghanistan and Iraq, he says, NI situation isn't as important. More clips of Paisley/McGuiness then P Collett asks is there any real affection between them or is it just a working relationship, he says there is real chemistry between them, a genuine rapport and they smile at each other and are supportive of each other, he says their activities and movements are synchronised, he shows examples of this during TV interviews, and explains in detail the body language signals. After a private meeting in New York delegates leaving commented on McGuiness/Paisley's attitudes when in private, Bill Flynn was surprised at their harmony, then Tony Gale was impressed, at a NI bureau lunch and at a private dinner in a Manhattan apartment, Kiernan McLoughlin of the American Ireland Fund explains the significant contacts made including, superrich Loretta Brennan Glucksman who comments on how impressed she is with the two NI leaders. TV clip shows her introduce Paisley to speak, he done so without a script, the DUP stopped the TV crew filming, then Liam Neeson comments on his impression of Paisley/McGuiness. Then a serious of TV clips shows both men speaking in public abilities down through the years. Peter Collett says politics is about style in McGuiness 20 years ago, he read from notes, he's not connecting nowadays he's more relaxed and has no notes. In the old days Paisley is an animated, expressive speaker, Collett points out his abilities, today he's reading from notes which he never done before, he's abandoned his old style for the politics of today. Back in NY the last engagement was at the Stock Exchange who gave permission for filming, but the DUP officials wouldn't allow it. Peter Collett comments on the activities of the minders, he says they were worried about Paisley drifting off message. Collett highlights on such incident with film evidence of Paisley Jnr's annoyance. He compared them to low ranking males in a Chimpanzees colony. Collett then talks of McGuiness looking out for Paisley Snr, he shows a clip of McGuiness helping him down a kerb, and in another clip where Paisley's asked about leading the St Pat's Day march, McGuiness seeing this as provocative, body blocks and field the question. Collett asks is he protecting Paisley, himself or the new political order, then McGuiness explains his viewpoint. Next the delegation headed to Washington, Paula Dobriansky comments. Then Irish National ? Fr Sean McManus talks about his regard for Paisley. Peter Collett says when politicians get together the problem is how is going to be top dog. With NI's two leaders that's partly solved in their titles. First and deputy first, he uses TV clips to show how McGuiness appears to recognise this and Paisley refers to McGuiness as his deputy. Collett shows other examples using space etc, he says McGuiness behave the same with G Adams, for McGuiness what matters is getting the job done, however Collett highlights McGuiness use of the "steeple" gesture which he says is a sign of desire to be dominant. R Neal says NI is the longest running dispute in the history of the western world. Collett then explains that in the animal world you can see the pecking order by seeing who looks at who, he explains how chimps work, subordinates spend more time looking at superiors then vice versa, he says that's what we find with McGuiness/Paisley in public. McGuiness looks at Paisley more then vice versa, Collett highlights another example of gaze aversion, when George Bush spoke to the two men, McGuiness gave Bush his full attention but Paisley just looked ahead. Collett also shows Paisley using an upper handshake on B Ahern, this is another sub conscious way of asserting authority, the rule is the last person to affect a touch who wins and Paisley comes out on top, the person who makes the touch is the more powerful in political body language say Collett. He also analyses Hillary Clinton's meeting with Paisley/McGuiness in the Willard Hotel she's standing between both men, but her body is turned towards Paisley more than McGuiness, film clip shows, McGuiness isn't bothered with this, as Paisley speak her eyes road all over his face, like young girls do to impress older men, says Collett, she amplifies he gestures, for the benefit of the media. Phil Flynn wonders if both men had known each other years ago could NI have been saved so much strife. The programmes contributors all have their closing comments on Paisley/McGuiness. Then Peter Collett summarises. | ||
DVD No. |
D07310 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9638 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 9th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Honeymooners | ||
Description: |
This Documentary examines the working relationship between M. Mcguiness and I. Paisley Senior as First and Deputy First Ministers. Dr Peter Collett comment on the two men's body language. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
396 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5619 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 10th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Nolan Interview | ||
Programme Title: |
The Nolan Interview:Bill Clinton | ||
Description: |
Former US President Bill Clinton gives an insight into Northern Ireland; in the build up to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
396 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5620 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 10th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Irish President Mary McAleese has been greeted by sectarian abuse by loyalist protesters during a visit to a primary school in Coleraine. Film report from Millburn Primary School with protester Debbie Davis comments, then school principal John Platt's reaction. Next film report profiles the drastic slump here in property prices with the banks being blamed, estate agent Campbell Morris comments, then Grainia Long of the Chartered Institute of Housings views on social housing programmes. Ninety PSNI officers are to face disciplinary charges on a wide range of offences this month from drink driving to child porn charges. Film report with Police Board member SF's Martina Anderson's reaction, then the SDLP's Dolores Kelly's views. The new DUP environment minister Sammy Wilson has said nuclear power could be the way forward for NI. Film report with S Wilson comments includes his views on reforming the planning system here. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07310 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9639 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 10th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins 43 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Nolan Interview | ||
Programme Title: |
Bill Clinton | ||
Description: |
In this programme former US President Bill Clinton gives an interview to BBC journalist Stephen Nolan about his role at that time in the lead up to the Good Friday Agreement (GFA). The programme begins with Nolan saying this interview is the highlight of his career, he outlines his feelings as he drivers to meet Clinton. Film clip shows Clinton in Belfast and Michelle McTernan who met him when she was a child recalls that day, then film clip of his visit to Derry shown with Phil Coulter's recollections. Then the interview begins with S Nolan telling Clinton he has changed our country by his peace process efforts and he asks him why did you do it? Clinton says it was personal with him, he had been a student at Oxford Univ when the Troubles began, and he can still recall B Devlin in Parliament and all the things going on, plus his mother's people were from Co Fermanagh, then in 1992 in New York City he met and Irish Forum Group and promising to take an interest in Ireland if elected, his daughter wrote her senior thesis at Stanford on Irish affairs. When Major/Reynolds made their move, he had support in Congress and Irish-America to help out. He recalls the abuse some of his critics levelled at him, he comments on talking to terrorists while not supporting them, he refers to 1993 Israel/and Palestine peace talks and comments of Rabin on making peace, so he gave G Adams a visa, he was convinced Adams wanted a peace. He explains why he thought this film of 1995 visit to Belfast City Hall. S Nolan recalls seeing Clinton and thinking he's not a bluffer, it might work. Clinton's speech showing Clinton comments on wanting to show people he was genuine, he recalls growing up in the South in an environment of blind prejudice, he was familiar with the comments hatreds, he recalls Mandela/Ghandi influences on him. Film clip of Phil Coulter singing for Clinton shown with Coulter's recollections, then Clinton says he loves that song "The Town I Loved So Well". Clinton felt the people were with him, let's get this done they were telling him. He recalls state dept objections to his involvement they were afraid of wrecking USA/Britain's relationship, but it also felt like the right thing to do even after Canary Wharf bombing. He recalls his first meeting with Ian Paisley, all he said was hello, then Paisley gave him 25 mins of criticisms without being rude. Clinton likes plain speakers and he enjoyed meeting Paisley, he thought Paisley was full of conviction and smart. Clinton calls the Paisley/McGuiness journey as incredible, the two are a perfect metaphor for the Irish journey. Clinton also gives D Trimble praise. In April 98 when Trimble says no to GFA, Clinton recalls getting up to make a phone call to delegates which lasted all night, he recalls the debates going on, and what he said to Trimble about his concerns, psychologically Trimble was worried about his party factions and Paisley. Clinton says John Hume was a shining example as always of peace. He feels NI will be fine if they stay with the deal, he reveals he has been in NI 3 times as President and 6 times since, he'll be back every year as he feels at home here. Then S Nolan ends by describing his thoughts on the interview. | ||
DVD No. |
D07310 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9640 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 11th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In the Republic the trial begins of leading republican Brendan "Bik" McFarlane on charges relating to the 1983 kidnap of businessman Don Tidey. Film report with 1983 film clips. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07310 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9641 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 11th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
14 mins 13 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At the Westminster vote on G Brown's anti-terror legislation the DUP has rescued the PM from defeat with their 9 MPs votes. Film report on new legislation which extends detention for questioning to 42 days, the government wins by 315 votes to 306, i.e. the 9 DUP votes. The SDLP didn't back the government, M Purdy speculates on what the DUP will get in return they want a peace dividend. The next report profiles what it is and has been like to live on the Nth/Sth border. A film report from Donna Traynor in Pettigo begins with a vox pop of local people on what's it like now to live on the border roads in the 70s when the British Army blew up 100 roads crossing the border, a Conor McAuley film report using old TV clips looks at this contentious policy, beginning with the Lecky Bridge, SF Cllr Pat Treanor recalls locals re-opening this road only to have it blown up again, with old clips shown. The policy ended with the 1994 ceasefire when all the roads were re-opened, except for two, one at Caledon which is shown. Then Dr Patricia Clarke from the Centre for Cross Border Studies comments on the modern problems facing border dwellers like sickness benefit, tax etc. In another report from the border area Donna Traynor looks at the reaction in the area to the upcoming EEC vote on the Lisbon Treaty, the terms in the Treaty are profiled and illustrated, then a film report from Dublin about the Treaty features the comments of Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern, then SF's Mary Lou McDonald views, and Irish PM Brian Cowan's criticism of SF's position, then views of John McGurk of Liberas. Then back on the border an archive TV report from 1974 looks at life on the border back then, when cigarettes were cheaper in the Republic, and the case of a man whose house is in the North and his garden is in the South. (6.30pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07320 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9642 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 12th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then in the Dublin courts, kidnap victim Don Tidey has given evidence on his 23 day captivity in 1983 at the trial of Belfast republican, Brendan 'Bix' McFarlane. Film report. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07320 | Tape No. |
396 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9643 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 15th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
2 mins 19 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hostage | ||
Programme Title: |
The Donoughmore Kidnapping (1974) | ||
Description: |
Lord and Lady Donoughmore were kidnapped from their Clonmel stately home by the PIRA in 1974, it was an attempt to put pressure on the British government over its treatment of Republican prisoners. This programme tells the story of the kidnap with the couple's son Mark Healy Hutchinson comments and journalists Paul Howard. It also uses old TV film clips and readings from the written account of Lord Donoughmore. The programme begins by setting the scene of Ireland in the 1970s and the explosion of violence using film clips. In the Republic the threat was from within, the newly resurgent IRA. Paul Howard comments on the Republics national insecurity, he comments on the reason behind maverick IRA gangs operating in the South and then describes how the Donoughmore were chosen as a target. From a book of stately homes the narrator then provides some details on the Donoughmore's and their home Knocklofty House near Clonmel, their son Mark recalls growing up there, the estate employed 20 local families. One of those families was the Phelens, Joe the chauffeurs son recalls life then film clip of the Donoughmore's at the 1964 Tipperary Hunt. On June 4th the IRA gang arrived at Knocklofty House but the Donoughmore's were out. Joe Phelan's recalls the gang tying up his whole family he recalls the Donoughmore's arriving home and hearing gunshots, Mark their son describes what happened, then Lord Donoughmore's written account tells the story of being put into a car, Joe Phelan called the Garda, Donoughmore recalls the driver to the safe house. Twenty minutes later the Garda weren't there, Phelan phoned again. At daybreak their son Mark was told of the kidnapping, he recalls the event, and his concern because his children were with the parents at Knocklofty. An old film clip shows the "media circus" around Knocklofty as Joe Phelan recalls being interviewed, then an RTE June 5th 1974 TV clip shows his comments, and those of his mother Bridie Phelan, then Garda Chief/Superintendent Patrick Carey's view points. The abandoned kidnap car was found in Co Wicklow. In the safe house the Donoughmore were well fed according to Lord Donoughmore's account. Mark recalls the family gathering to wait on a ransom note. Back at the safe house Lady D asked the kidnappers what ransom they wanted but it was about hunger strikers in England and the Price sisters not about money she was told. In English prisons one prisoner had already died and 5 others including the Price sisters were ill. Paul Howard says this news scared the Donoughmore as it was out of their control. In Clonmel a TV clip shows the Mayor John Allen speaking at a public meeting condemning the kidnappers, Mark Hutchinson recalls, the IRA chiefs were also unhappy about the kidnapping as it gave the Cosgrave government an excuse to clamp down on the IRA. Paul Howard explains. The boredom of their captivity was broken with crosswords, Mark recalls a story his mother told him later about country football teams. Meanwhile the mediation of the SDLP's Paddy Devlin defused the hunger strike issue, Paul Howard recalls the release of the Donoughmores in Dublin, his writing on the subject is read out, Frank O'Brien the Phoenix Park gatekeeper recalls finding the couple in a TV clip. Then a further TV clip shows the Donoughmores and their family that evening talking to reporters about their treatment, Lord Donoughmore tells reporters he's an Irishman, who has no influence with the British government at all, then further TV clips of the family's reunion shown plus interviews. The Garda spent hours interviewing the Donoughmores in an effort to trace their kidnappers, his son says he held back info as he felt a sense of sympathy for his captors. On June 9th 1974 the funeral of hunger Thomas Caughan was held, TV film clip shown, at the same time more threats were made against the family and demands for money made, Lord Donoughmore's response explained. The programme then recalls the effects on the Phelan family of that night of violence, then Mark recalls how it affected his family. In 1981 Lord Donoughmore died and Knocklofty House and contents were sold. Later the following year Dutch Industrialist Tiedie Herrema (Oct 75) was kidnapped. | ||
DVD No. |
D07320 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9644 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 15th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Hostage | ||
Description: |
In 1974 the Provisional IRA kidnapped Lord and Lady Donoughmore in their Clonmel home in an attempt to pressure the British government on prisoners. Their story is told by their son Mark Hutchinson and journalist Paul Howard. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
397 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5621 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 16th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
74 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
News | ||
Series Title: |
Newsline Special | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
United States President G. W. Bush visits Northern Ireland at the end of his farewell tour of Europe. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
397 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5622 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 16th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
22 mins 42 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
US President George Bush flew into Northern Ireland today for a few hours and said our peace process is an example to the world. Film report begins with his plane landing at RAF Aldergrove at 2.30 pm, and being greeted by British PM Gordon Brown. This is the fifth visit of a serving US President unlike the others no crowds out to greet him, it's been a visit marked by apathy and protest over the war in Iraq, next is a film report from F.McKinney at Stormont, where security is remarkable he says, even Assembly business was cancelled. Film report shows Bush's entourage being greeted by P.Robinson and M.McGuinness at Stormont Castle, 30 mins later they emerge to talk to press, Bush says World is impressed by progress in peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland, then Robinson/McGuinness say Northern Ireland is open for business, then Ken Reid's analysis. Next Film report shows anti Bush protest at City Hall, the protesters then march to locked gates at Stormont, with comments of protester Eamonn McCann, and SF MLA D.McKay who denies SF are sending out mixed messages as M.McGuinness is meeting Bush today, then Evan Maxwell's views outside Stormont, then US student Will Stencils opions. Back then to F.McKinney who talks to First Minister P.Robinson about the irony of the visit that Stormont is closed and he's here to see Northern Ireland democracy at work. Robinson highlights the positive support they got from Bush, he comments on Brian Cowan's presence today, and his meeting with G.Brown, then F.McKinney talks to SF deputy First Minister M. McGuinness who says it's legitimate for SF people to protest against Bush's visit will he meet him, then a further Film report from Loughview Integrated Primary School in South) Belfast which the Bushs' visited in the afternoon. Tracy Magee reports on their last engagement at the school with Bush comments, then comments of journalist David Morgan on a basketball practice Bush engaged in, then a further report shows Laura Bush's day visiting a community group in Belfast. In other news the CIRA has been blamed for an attempted bomb attack on PSNI Officers at Rosslea, County Fermanagh. Film report. In Belfast Courts defence lawyers for T.Davison (51) in the R.McCartney murder trial have called on the Judge to stop the trial due to the lack of Crown evidence. Film report on O.Powell's comments. Then it is back to Paul Clark at RAF Aldergrove where Bush hasn't arrived yet, but they show pictures of Bush at Tuesday afternoon's basketball session. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6972 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 18th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 46 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, a report from the PSNI Historical Enquiries Team (HET) has found a gun used by loyalists to kill Donegal teenager Henry Cunningham (16) on August 1973 was a UDR weapon. Film report from Derry's Pat Finucane Centre with comments of Paul O'Connor on the collusion findings, then Herbert Cunningham who survived the shooting recalls what happened, then Robert Cunningham asks for the Irish Government to take up the case with the British Government. In Belfast Courts at the Robert McCartney murder trial, the Judge has asked why all 3 men aren't charged with murder. Film report on today's exchanges in the Court between the Judge and prosecution lawyers, and the Judge's rejection of the woman eye-witness evidence on medical reasons. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6973 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 20th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 10 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Courts Robert McCartney murder trial has ended and a verdict is imminent. Film report on reserved judgement, and review of the month long trial and the evidence presented with film clips of the 3 defendants, man accused T.Davison (51) didn't give evidence. Outside the Courts Paula McCartney gives her reaction to events so far. A further Film report from Niall Donnelly reviews the campaign of the McCartney sisters following the murder of their brother Robert, and its impact on the political scene in Northern Ireland and beyond, he also examines the problems facing the PSNI in the case, and the PIRA's embarrassment by the case, then journalist Suzanne Breen's views on the case, and the propaganda case against the sisters in the Republican community, and the States' use of the McCartneys to get PIRA to decommission, then ignore the sisters. Next Film report on overnight shooting incidents near Dungannon and in Strabane where no-one was injured. In East Belfast, the DUP has opened a new advice centre on the Holywood Road, right beside an advice centre of the rivals the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV). Film report with P.Robinson and MLA Wallace Browne's views. Then Jim Allister of the TUVs' response. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6974 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 24th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 13 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Derry's Creggan estate Emmet Shiels (22) was shot dead by dissident republicans, as he tried to save his friend from a punishment attack. Film report on the Father to be, from a well-known republican family, and the circumstances of his death, PSNI Chief Inspector Frank Taylor comments then local priest Father Stephen McLaughlin's views followed by community / worker Seamus Heeney, then SDLP Cllr Gerry Diver's reaction, and SF MLA Raymond McCartney. The PSNI HET Team have issued their report into the Killing of Aidan McAnespie in Aughnacloy in February 1988 by British Soldiers at a checkpoint, the report finds the Soldier Guardsman David Holden's explanation of what happened was the least likely, Holden was charged with manslaughter but the DPP later dropped the charge. Aidan's niece Una McCabe gives the family's reaction, it's a significant day but it's not the end for the family they say, the report vindicates their family's campaign. Former Northern Bank employee Chris Ward's trial on robbery charges will begin this September. Brief report. The DUP today rejected an invitation to attend a gay / lesbian group event at Stormont. Film report on the SF hosted conference, with reaction to Iris Robinson's recent remarks from Steven Scott, and views of SF's Junior Minister Gerry Kelly, then views of David McCartney of the Rainbow Coalition. In Antrim groups setting up bonfires have signed up to new environmentally friendly guidelines. Film report features Ballycraigy bonfire last year and this year, with Raymond Taylor of the local Culture and Heritage Association views, then UUP Cllr Drew Ritchie's comments on the Scheme. (6pm Tue) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6975 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 25th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
6 mins 3 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Portrush David Meek (35) is murdered in his home, one man is being questioned. Film report on Fire Crews' gruesome find with neighbour Christine Ferguson's comments, then Alliance Party's Barney Fitzpatrick's reaction, followed by SDLP MLA John Dallat's comments. In Derry relatives of Emmet Shiels (22) shot dead yesterday have made an emotional plea for Witnesses to help the PSNI find the killers. Film report with Patsy Moore's news conference. It was the PSNI's first such news conference in the Creggan estates, Chief Inspector Frank Taylor comments. Last night a Vigil was held in the Creggan against the killing. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6976 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 26th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
2 mins 37 |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Dublin the trial of former PIRA Commander Brendan â€~Bik' McFarlane on charges relating to the 1983 kidnap of businessman Don Tidey has collapsed. Film report with McFarlane's comments. (9pm Thu) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
6977 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 26th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 1 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
PSNI release CCTV footage of the gang who shot dead Emmet Shiels in Derry on Tuesday past. Film report. In Dublin former PIRA leader Brendan â€~Bik' McFarlane's trial on charges of kidnapping Don Tidey in 1983 (Dec) collapsed. Film report with B.McFarlane's comments. (10.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6978 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 27th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
16 mins 28 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In the Robert McCartney murder trial in Belfast all the defendants have been acquitted, they are Terence Davison (51) who was charged with murder and J.McCormick and J.Fitzpatrick who were charged with affray. Film report with the reaction of the McCartney family, also reviews the murder incident and the Judge's comments, then Catherine McCartney's comments, attacking SF's role, and saying it's not over. A further Film report then reviews the sisters' commenting on their brother, with photos of Robert shown, Catherine and Paula comment on the early days, and then they comment on the PIRA clean-up of McGuiness bar, they recall their Campaign for Justice for Robert and the reaction of local people to their efforts, they praise the evidence of woman witness â€~C'. Then a further report looks at the political reaction today which was low key compared with the days of the Sisters' campaign, today. SF/DUP/UUP made no comment, only the SDLP's A.McDonnell commented on the SF/IRA clean-up operation. Also today the PSNI Kevin Dunwoody apologised for not getting a conviction, following this Journalist Suzanne Breen's comments on the PSNI case as very weak, and the case was hindered by lack of witnesses. In Lurgan the PSNI have arrested 4 men in Lurgan in an operation against the continuity IRA. Film report reviews recent dissident republican attacks in the area and has reaction from the SDLP's MLA Dolores Kelly. In Ballycastle an arson attack on a Bulgarian restaurant is thought to be a racially motivated hate crime. Film report with comments of Witnesses Mary Cecil, and restaurant owner Michael Sotirov on this the 4th attack on his business, then PSNI Chief Inspector David Wallace' reaction. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6979 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 27th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
13 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Coverage of acquittal of Terence Davison on a charge of murdering Robert McCartney with reaction of Catherine McCartney for the family, then Film report reviews the Judge's views of the evidence of Ed Gowdy, Brendan Devine, and unnamed key female witness â€~C', then C.McCartney blame the IRA for obstructing their desire for justice. Then a report from Vincent Kearney looks back at the case from January 2005 when Robert was killed, and the family's search for justice that took them from the Short Strand to the Whitehouse, with comments of SF MLA A.Maskey in 2005, and a review of the PIRA's interference in the case, by interviewing R.Devine and Ed Gowdy, and review of the Judge's comments on the evidence given in Court. Also in the Court today the families of A.Robb and David McIlwaine, have objected to the sentence of 2.5 years given to Mark Burcomb for his role in the killings after he turned State's evidence. Film report with Ann Robb's view on what she calls 'a duty deal', then Paul McIlwaine blames the Public Prosecution Service. (6.30 pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6980 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 28th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
6 mins 16 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Derry the funeral has taken place of Emmet Shiels (22) who was shot by dissident republicans last Tuesday. Film report with Fr McCanny's comments. In Belfast a handgun has gone missing from a PSNI Officer's stolen car. Film report with SF reaction. In Courts Glen Allen (14) has been charged with murdering David Meek in Portrush last Wednesday. Film report. An Orange order parade on Belfast's Springfield Road has passed off peacefully. Film report with Orange Order's William Humphrey's views then Tommy Cheevers of N+W Belfast Parades forum, with residents' views supplied by Sean Murray and SF MLA Fra McCann. The INLA man Christopher â€~crip' McWilliams who shot dead LVF leader Billy Wright in the Maze in December 1997 has died of cancer. Film report. Belfast SF Cllr Tom Hartley led today's Lord Mayor's Show in the City. Film report. (5pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6981 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 30th Jun 2008 | Duration: |
13 mins 46 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Derry Courts, 3 men, Anthony Fahey Daniel Young, Darren Quigley given life sentences for brutal murder of musician Jim Gilchrist (62). On 20 September 2005. Film report with reaction of Gilchrist Family members Cathy and Eileen, and PSNI Detective Superintendent Tom Woods. In Stormont debate DUP's Iris Robinson has restated her claim that homosexuality is an abomination. Film report on new row with Iris Robinson's claim her remarks have been twisted, then reaction from PA.McLoughlin of the Gay Rights Association. The DUP and SF are to intensify talks about devolving Policing and Justice to Stormont. Film report from Ken Reid on what DUP's P.Robinson told an International meeting of barristers in Belfast, that he wasn't gloomy about a break through. With Alliance MLA Stephen Farry comments on suggestion Alliance would get Justice Ministry. SF M.McGuinness has told dissident republicans they must end violence. Film report on suspicious device at Newtownbutler, then DUP's A.Foster's comments, then SDLP's Tommy Gallagher's views. Earlier this year PSNI H.Orde spoke on dangers of dissident republicans at QUB conference. At Belfast City Hall, people from West Belfast held a rally to support the families of recent murder victims. H.Holland, F.McGreevey and J.Mongen, the Justice for Victims Group demanded tougher sentences for crime, Sarah Holland comments, then Paul McGoran describes attack on him, and SF MP Cr.Adams comments on the Police response, then Fr.A.Troy's views, and Belfast's Lord Mayor Cllr Tom Hartley (SF). Christopher â€~crip' McWilliams the INLA gunman who killed LVF leader Billy Wright in the Maze in December 1997 was buried today after dying of cancer. Film report. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6982 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 3rd Jul 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 47 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) The Policing Board has been hearing today about how Republican communities engagements with the PSNI was helping undermine dissident republicans. Film report with comments of PSNI's Assistant Chief Constable Peter Sheridan on reaction to the murder of Emmet Shiels. PSNI Chief Constable H.Orde also comments then news in brief, a 45 year old man arrested in England about the Loughinisland massacre in 1994 has been released without charge, at QUB. Rev H.Good and Fr A.Reid got honorary Doctorates for services to the community. In Tandragee, anti-power sharing loyalists attacked the home of a 77 year old DUP Cllr Wolsely Smith. Film report with interview with the Cllr and with his son Robert also a Cllr. In Kilrea an Orange Hall was attacked. Film report with eye-witness account. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07330 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6983 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 4th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Politics Show | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
This programme features a discussion of SDLP minister M. Ritchies suspension of funding to UDA groups. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
384 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5558 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 4th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
No opening titles. Security Forces here have been criticised over the death of a rioter in Derry in 1996. Dermot McShane (35) was crushed by an army vehicle 12 years ago. Today an Inquest jury, in the first of the so-called Legacy inquests said the Army / RUC failed to follow procedures which in turn led to the circumstances of the death. Film report on 13 July 1996 event with comments of Peter Gillen for the family. In Pomeroy, Co Tyrone SF plan to commerate a local IRA man Seamus Woods who died when his own bomb exploded, but Unionists are angry about the event, the DUP's Ian McCrea comments, then SF's Francis Molloy MLA, comments on the Parades Commission's limitations put on the parade. Deputy First Minister is going to Iraq this weekend as part of a Northern Ireland delegation to share the lessons of the peace process here. Film report. (6pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6984 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 4th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 56 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Derry the first of the legacy Inquests was held into the death of former INLA man Dermot McShane (35) the jury found that the Army / RUC did not follow procedure. Film report on 13 July 1996 riot with wording of the jury's verdict shown, then Peter Gillen reads a statement for the family. Also in Derry an 18 year old is to appear in Court tomorrow charged with the murder of Emmet Shiels last week. SF Deputy First Minister M.McGuinness is off to Baghdad for Peace Talks with the Iraqi factions. Film report with M.McGuinness comments. Then Belfast based Iraqi Sunni Abdul Al-jibouri says Iraqis very different to Northern Ireland and he's sceptical. (6.30pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6985 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster has launched its policing The Past Report which is critical of the costs involved, it says the HET's work isn't financially sustainable. The Orange Order in Portadown has called for talks with Garvaghy Road Nationalists about an Orange parade in the area. Film report reviews the Trouble in years past with Orangeman Daryl Hewitt's comments, then Brendan McKenna's views for the residents. Then Orange historian Clifford Smyth's views. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6986 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 7th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
7 mins 35 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has said spending money on Policing the Past is financially unsustainable. Film report with report's details, it says investigating murders is hampering the Police in dealing with presented threats, Film report reviews Inquiry costs to date, and has the views of PSNI Chief Constable H.Orde, and DUP's G.Campbell views then SDLP A.McDonnell. SF haven't backed the report. SF M.McGuinness and John Alderdice have returned from Baghdad. Film report with M.McGuinness comments then John Alderdice views. (6.30pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6987 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 8th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 31 |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
No opening titles. Lawyers for UVF/RUC Agent Mark Haddock have began a legal bid to prevent the media revealing his new identity. Film report on Haddock's past, with the comments of Raymond McCord Snr. Last week First Minister Peter Robinson talked of helping loyalists move towards decommissioning, and following recent Northern Ireland Office moves, its been hinted a meeting with loyalists is likely soon. Film report with ex UDA Cllr Tommy Kirkham's views supports Robinson move to talks, then PUP's Dawn Purvis calls for engagement with loyalists, then in the studio journalist Henry Mcdonald thinks loyalists want move on decommissioning. He explains his position. In Fermanagh a rift in Unionist parties over co-opting a DUP Cllr to replace Joe Dodds (Nigel's Dad) has damaged chances of Unionist unity. Film report with UUP's Bertie Kerr's views then DUP's Arlene Foster's reaction. (6pm) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6988 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 9th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
No opening titles. Northern Ireland's top Judge Lord Chief Justice has hit back at a Police Board report which criticised the Judge at the Omagh Bomb trial of Sean Hoey. Film report looks back at trial Judge Justice Weir's summing up remarks and review teams' conclusion Weir was speculating, M.Gallagher comments for the Omagh Families, then SF MLA Martina Anderson and DUP's Ian Paisley Jnr views, then Police Board chairman Des Rea's views. In Newry pre 12th tensions have been raised by the Orange Order objecting to a play park being named after IRA hunger striker Raymond McCreesh, its feared republicans might protest at an Orange Feeder parade, UUP's Danny Kennedy comments on his complaint, then SF Cllr Brendan Curran's views. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6989 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 9th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
6 mins 20 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Lord Chief Justice today rejected the criticisms of the Police Board about the summing up of Justice Weir at the Omagh bomb trial of Sean Hoey. Film report reviews the trial criticisms of the PSNI by Justice Weir, then comments of Police Board chairman Des Rea, then S.Hoey's Solicitor Peter Corrigan comments on the PSNI's officer "lies" in Court. The Orange Order says it doesn't condone the Flying of loyalist flags on Orange parade routes. Film report examines the Orange Order's attempts to make the 12th July events more like a festival. Neil Jarmen of the Institute of conflict Research comments then Drew Nelson on paramilitary flags issue, in Coleraine Joanne Hunniford describes their Orange festival. (6.30 pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6990 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 10th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
No opening titles. The Orange Order in Scotland is being asked to pay up for policing and clearing up after its parades, should the Order here also pay up. Film report with John Coleman of Glasgow Council's views then a voxpop of local people says they should pay. In Northern Ireland the government picks up the bill, a voxpop of Belfast opinions is mixed. A further report looks at any benefits to Northern Ireland tourism from the 12th July parades with William Humphrey of the Order's comments, but Andrew Irvine of the local city shops says their trade is hit, then restaurant owner Nick Price comments on opening, but Janice Gault for the Hotel trade says they are quiet, then in the studio Orange Secretary Drew Nelson gives an interview on paying for parades. UVF man Mark Haddock is to have a risk assessment profile to see if he qualifies for home leave from prison at the end of his sentence. This year sees the 20th West Belfast Festival, SF's Gerry Adams recalls the setting up of the festival in troubled times, as it launches its programme today, organiser Sean Paul O'Hare comments, then SF Cllr Tom Hartley's comments. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6991 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 10th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 8 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
ASDA and Tesco are to open their stores this Saturday the 12th July for the first time, film report looks at who's opening and who's staying closed, across Northern Ireland. With retailers' comments. At Stormont stalemate on many issues, like the Maze site, devolution of Policing and Justice is causing a power struggle between SF and the DUP, with many executive meetings being cancelled. Film report with UUP's Reg Empey's views, then QUB's Rick Wilford says SF would be prepared to pull the plug on the Executive, then Alliance's Diford views. (6.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6992 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 11th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
2 mins 23 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Co Monaghan a loyalist flute band the Mourne Young Defenders, topped the bill at a charity concert organised by the border minority group. Film report with Charlie McAdam's comments, then band leader George Ballance's views, then Paulette McArdle of Drogheda Community Forum. (6.30 pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6993 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 12th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 15 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Reports on the 12th July demos, began in Belfast today featuring clampdown on street drinking, overnight reports on bonfires, fire crews were attacked at 3 locations as they answered calls to 116 icnidents, and at Broadway in West Belfast nationalists say loyalists attacked their homes, and 1 police officer was hurt in the New Lodge area. Meanwhile in Portadown 12 PSNI officers were hurt in the Obins Street area, Film report covers Orange feeder parade in Newry which passed off peacefully. Speaking at Dromara Orange demo, the Orange Grand Master attacked SF and calls it sickening to see them in government in Northern Ireland. Film report on the Omagh parade, then Fermanagh where UUP's Tom Elliot comments on IRA killing 36 brethren, in Ballyclare the Rev S.Dickinson criticised the changes to a festival, he says it was about Protestantism not cultural tourism. (5pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6994 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 12th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Jim Fitzpatrick introduces a programme covering the Twelth July demonstrations across Northern Ireland. Beginning with the main parade in Belfast, with County Grand Master Dawson Baillie comments on the weather, then comments of Foreigner watching the parade, David Meinie from South Africa. At the cenotaph a wreath is laid to the fallen of two World Wars, after 2.5 hours the parade reaches the Film, more comments from spectators including Tory MP Anne Widdicombe who is making a TV documentary about the Reformation, then short report on the speech's content. In Ballyclare a former Deputy Grand Master Rev Stephen Dickinson launched scathing attack on Sinn Fein and the DUP compromises. Film report with his remarks, he also attacked Orange leaders for inviting Chinese dragon dancers to the event, he referred to them as pagans and anti-Christian. In Derriaghy veteran Orangeman James McAlister comments. In Co Down Orangemen went to Dromara for the first time in 20 years, Film report on the parade with Grand Master Robert Saulters' comments on attacks on Orange Halls, then voxpop of parade supporters. In Ballymena a new Lodge called Garyowen marched for the first time. It's made up of former UDR/RIR Soldiers, Joe Anderson comments on 3 members currently serving in Afghanistan, then Richard McBirnie describes their banner. In Coleraine the Order held one of the flagship events with Ulster Scots dancers' performances for shoppers, and an Orange exhibit in the Town Hall, organiser Richard Hodges' comments, 60 lodges were on parade. Co Derry Master Ivan Kelly comments on faith and culture as does David Hume. In Tandragee, the lambeg drums were out in force, with 100 in attendance, Hugh Wilkinson of Co Antrim Flute and Drum group comments then David Jackson talks about his 150 year old drum, then the Tandragee District Master talks about the success of their weeklong Festival (Kylie Ellison) incorporating local Chinese and Polish. In Maghera in Co Derry a visiting Lodge from the USA took part, its spokesman Dr Paul Zahl of the Sons of William, Alabama, explains his interest in Orangeism. In Kesh Co Fermanagh, County Grand Master Tom Elliott comments on the successful turnout and the family atmosphere. In Omagh the organisers went for an Orangefest idea, with a carnival float in the parade, then Gordon Speer of the Order Arts Group comments on a cross community float in the parade, then Orangeman Wilfred Bell's views on his float, then Omagh District Master Andrew Scott praises local Catholic priest Fr Kevin for his involvement. In Benburb two Lodges marched. Deputy Grand Master Ed Stevenson addressed the crowd, then Scots Orangeman Mark Kirkland comments. In Aughnacloy 21 Lodges marched, some overseas guests who were present gave their views including Ure Peters (Germany). In Newcastle 70 Lodges paraded, various Orangemen give their opinions on what the 12th means to them. In Portavogie Co Down an Orange parade took place for the first in 36 years holidaymakers from a Caravan Park comment. Meanwhile in Portglenone, 25 Lodges from the Independent Orange Order held their demonstration, their imperial Grand Master Cyril Glass comments, Ian Paisley Snr ws present and preached to the crowd, then a voxpop of the crowd. In Rasharkin Denis Graham, the Grand Master comments. 45 Lodges and 35 bands marched, then a report from Donegal's march last Saturday in Rosnowlagh with Paul Liggett's comments, then Candian Orangeman Graeme Martin's views. Then views of Donegal County Grand Master David Mahan. (10pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6995 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 16th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 13 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
No opening titles. After a government apology in the Commons to the families of the McGurk's Bar bomb victims, the families now want the British Government to release secret papers they hold on the UVF attack. Film report with old film clip of aftermath of bombing then Alex McLaughlin whose father died, gives his reaction, to the British Government apology, then Robert McClenaghan, whose grandfather was killed comments on the secret documents being available, then in the studio NIO Secretary/Minister Paul Goggins comments on the government apology and whether it's too little too late, he mentions the work Eames/Bradley are doing, and hopes Northern Ireland can move forward. He says some of the paperwork was shown to the HET. (6pmWed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6996 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 17th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Irish Government has stepped into save a Protestant Community Festival by the Apprentice Boys in Derry by providing funds. Film report on £27,000 funding, with views of Jim Brownlee of the Apprentice Boys, and then Alistair Simpson a former Apprentice Boys Governor comments. Followed by views of Derry's Mayor SDLP Cllr Gerry Diver, a voxpop of Derry people are supportive. Police have arrested 3 men in Roslea in their Inquiries into a dissent republican bomb attack on the PSNI in June. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6997 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 17th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
2 mins 4 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The DUP MLA Iris Robinson has been accused of embarrassing her husband First Minister Peter Robinson over remarks she made in a BBC radio interview about abortion. Film report in which she ways it's the Government rule to implement God's law, she's challenged by Eamonn McCann on air. Then SDLP's A.Magennis views, and Alliance's David Ford's reaction followed by the PUP's Dawn Purvis. (6.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07340 | Tape No. |
394A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6998 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 21st Jul 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 20 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Six Northern Ireland Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) troops have been injured in clashes with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Film report from Ivan Little in Afghanistan's Helmand province. Northern Ireland Footballer David Healy has apologised for pretending to play the Flute during Fulham's Friendly game with Glasgow Celtic recently. Film report with Healy's comments by telephone. Then UTV Sports editor Adrian Logan gives his views on the incident. New measures are to be introduced into Northern Ireland prisons to try and stop drugs being smuggled into prisoners by visitors or prison staff. Film report with Northern Ireland Office Prisons' Minister Paul Goggins' comments, then views of Robin Masefield the Prisons' Director General. In North Belfast Fr Aidan Troy has called on the INLA to cease its protection rackets in the area. Film report hears businessmen have been threatened with death. Northern Ireland Office Security Minister calls on people to report extortion attempts. In County Derry a 12 year old schoolboy in a Celtic shirt was assaulted in a sectarian attack. Film report with views of SF Cllr Peter Anderson, and reports on other attacks in the City at the weekend. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07350 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
6999 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 22nd Jul 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then report on possible new crisis at Stormont Executive where meeting was cancelled. Film report from Ken Reid says SF/DUP talks on four issues Devolution of Policing and Justice, Education, Rural Planning and the Maze Stadium are all at stalemate. SDLP leader Mark Durkan calls for the Assembly to be recalled, UUP's Reg Empey is also concerned, Alliance's D.Ford says we are in serious crisis. Then Ken Reid gives his analysis of the current situation. In Belfast the funeral has taken place of Mrs Conlon, the Mother of innocent Guildford Four accused Gerry Conlon and husband of innocent Giuseppe Conlon who died in prison. Film report. A man has been arrested in Newry after shots were fired at a house. Film report. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07350 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7000 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 23rd Jul 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 19 |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then former Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan has called for her former Office and the Historical Enquiries Team (HET) to merge. Film report from Ken Reid the HET has 3,268 cases on its books it may need a further three years to complete its work, Nuala O'Loan explains her point of view in response PSNI Chief Constable H.Orde says he's open to suggestions about the way forward. The HET Director Dave Cox defends their independence. Then a second report asks families who have been helped by the HET team for their opinion. Eugene Reavey whose three brothers John, Brian and Anthony were killed in their home by the UVF in 1975 in Co Armagh praises the HET and welcomes the idea of a merger, then Alan Bracknell whose father Trevor was shot dead in Silverbridge Co Armagh in 1975 along with Patrick and Michael Donnelly also welcomes the idea of a merger, he explains his rationale, then Gavin Lorimer whose father RUC Constable John Lorimer was shot dead in Belfast in October 1988, comments on getting justice for his father, but the family of Henry Cunningham who was shot by loyalists in 1974 feel the HET should be left alone. Then Ken Reid comments on the possibility of a merger, he highlights the Eames/Bradley report due to be released in September as likely to point the way forward. Then return to opening story from Ivan Little in Afghanistan on the latest British Army casualty there, dealt with Northern Ireland medics, a Presbyterian Minister from Derry the Rev David Latimer has said. Deputy First Minister M.McGuinness of SF has told him he would pray for his safe return from Afghanistan. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07350 | Tape No. |
397 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7001 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 24th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
48 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Channel Four Television Corporation | Channel: |
Channel 4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Car Bomb | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1 | ||
Description: |
Robert Baer an ex CIA operative in The Lebanon introduces this two part series which profiles the use of the car bomb by the worlds terrorist groups. He explores the history of the car bomb since it was first used in New York in 1920, right up to the IRA using it in Northern Ireland today. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
398 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5623 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 24th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 16 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Courts an Iranian student here has been charged with possession of an AK47 rifle believed to belong to the RIRA. Film report with slight sound fault, names student Amir Ali Ismalà and details his RIRA links. In Crawfordsburn a body has been found in a burntout car. Film report on what's known at present. The UUP says it plans to set up a joint working group with the British Conservative party to improve relationships and contacts between the parties. Film report from Ken Reid says they hope to improve co-operation before parties to come together, the DUP's I. Paisley Jnr says such a move will limit the UUP, back in the studio UUP leader Reg Empey is interviewed (sound missing). (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07350 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7002 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 27th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
47 mins 36 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Channel Four Television Corporation | Channel: |
Channel 4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Car Bomb | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1 | ||
Description: |
This programme is introduced by ex CIA agent Robert Baer who claims to have worked for the US Government in the Lebanon, it's the first of a two-part series which examines the history of the use of the car bomb by Terrorists around the world in the 20th century, the programme contains television images of car bombings from around the world, it begins with Bob Baer saying this is the story of how the century of the car, turned into the century of the car bomb. He says the real threat is not nuclear weapons but car bombs which have shaped 20th century conflict. Television images of explosions shown, Baer returns to Beirut and describes the threat he lived under while there from car bombs, he says you can't defend against it, he recalls precautions he took, but his station had a 60% casualty toll, he recalls the US Embassy being hit by a suicide car bomber with television clip shown, six of his CIA friends were killed, an eyewitness describes the aftermath, Baer describes the effect the bomb had on him, then a Lebanese bomb disposal officer Mahumoud Kashab recalls his job back then, and how he lost his hands in a bomb blast. A Film clip shows February 14th 2005 bomb blast that killed the Lebanese Prime Minister, he was killed even though he was well protected. Baer says the car bombs being used in Iraq today were developed in Lebanon. Television Film clip shows series of Iraqi explosions. However Baer says it wasn't Arabs who invented the car bomb, it was an American invention he says. In New York's Wall Street in 1920 the city was rocked by a massive explosion, it was the world's first car bomb. Historian Beverley Cage recalls the blast story, on September 16th 1920, at the epicentre of American capitalism which kills 40 people, the bomb was in a peddler's wagon, an Italian anarchist Mario Budda was blamed, they wanted two Italian anarchists freed from prison, they were executed by the Federal Government after a show trial. Baer explains how tracing the horses' shoes led police to an Italian, it was first use of forensics against bombers. FBI file on this bomb is still open. Baer then says the car bomb would next appear in Palestine in the war against the Israeli state, the Stern Gang two two Stern veterans Yuakov Heruti and Eliezer Ben Ami recall their bomb campaign, in Juffain 1948 Stern struck, the explosion killed 28 people, the two veterans comment, the Palestine bomb makers struck back, the sisters of their now dead leader comments on their attacks, six weeks after the Stern bombing in Jerusalem, he used British Army deserters to drive in the bombs in tracks, an eyewitness of the attack still alive recalls that day, 60 people were killed, a Film report from the time is shown. This was the world's first car bomb war each side planted four car bombs killing 120 people in May 1948 it stopped when full war broke out. Baer recalls the same pattern of lies used by car bombers of all sides. Then Israeli Historian Uri Milstein recalls a Palestinian car bomb attempt to kill the Jewish peoples' government and their thinking behind the attack that failed to kill Ben Gurion the Israeli Prime Minister, but besides political war, the car bombs have been used by Sicilian Mafia to make business rivals disappear, Baer visits Sicily to access Mafia influence, and in Palermo finds people won't ever talk about the Mafia. He says by 1957 the old fashioned Mafia changed when with its American cousins they began to organise the world heroin trade. In 1963 two Mafia clans fell out, Marcella Cezare was the first Mafia boss killed by a car bomb, his nephew recalls Cezare, who had many people killed, he recalls the car bombing and aftermath. A journalist recalls the Mafia's second car bombing which went wrong. Still photo shown, policemen had approached the car as it was suspicious it blew up when they opened the boot, seven policemen were killed, within weeks 1,200 Mafia were arrested, but the car bomb was bad for business. The Mafia didn't use it again for 17 years, when the Mafia used it to assassinate Judges, attracting more revenge from the Italian Stage, Baer summarises the Mafia's problem. Baer then switches to the USA in the mid-60s when Midwest students were in revolt, Film clip shown. FBI special Agent Alan Thompson in Madison recalls anti-Vietnam war demonstrations, on campus was an Army Research Centre funded by the Pentagon. On 24 August 1970 an explosion destroyed the Centre, Thompson recalls. The FBI investigation, Karl Armstrong (22) talks about the night he bombed the place, buying the materials in a hardware store, he describes the sequence of events and the explosion, one man died Robert Prosnack. Armstrong fled to Canada was extradited and served 10 years in prison. Then FBI Agent gives his opinion on the politics of the bombing. Baer then comments on Farmers' fertiliser being used in Northern Ireland. | ||
DVD No. |
D07350 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
7003 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 29th Jul 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
First report is Film report of RIR troops fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan from Ivan Little. It includes interview with RIR OC Colonel Ed Freely, then he interviews Sergeant Trevor Colt, and David Pepper who was injured in a blast on his jeep. Then Ranger Martin Delaney on his injuries. Then RIR padre Rev Albert Jackson views, then Ranger Chris Bradshaw views on the war, followed by Sergeant Tommy Matier. In Coleraine at the Milk Cup International Football tournament the organisers have been shocked by a sectarian attack on two Dublin football teams who attended the tournament. Film report with Paul Hammond of Crumlin Utd (Dublin) views, then Milk Cup Chairman Victor Leonard's reaction. Followed by DUP's G.Campbell. The PSNI have arrested six men in South Armagh in their inquiries into the October 2007 murder of Paul Quinn. Film report. Speaking in Belfast Gay Rights Activist Peter Tatchell has called on DUP's Iris Robinson to resign after her homophobic remarks, he has also told Unionists that King William was gay. Film report with reaction from Free Presbyterian Rev David McIlveen. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07350 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7004 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 3rd Aug 2008 | Duration: |
48 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Channel Four Television Corporation | Channel: |
Channel 4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Car Bomb | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
Robert Baer travels to Belfast and interviews former IRA men about the car bomb as a weapon to show his view he uses contemporary film clips. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
398 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5624 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 48 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then Mick Grimes (81) from Beragh Co Tyrone talks for the first time about losing three generations of his family in the Omagh bomb, his wife Mary, daughter Avril who was pregnant with twins, and her 18 month old daughter Moira all died that day. August 15. He recalls the events of that day, watching for them to come home, then he recalls the funerals in the following days, and his feelings now. He has written a book 'till we meet again' which is dedicated to his wife and recalls growing up in Beragh in the 1930 / 40s. At Stormont the Alliance Party says it isn't interested in taking up the post of Justice Minister as a compromise for SF and the DUP. Film report from Ken Reid interviews David Ford, then DUP's J.Donaldson's reaction is disappointment, then SF's G.Kelly's views followed by statements of SDLP and UUP. In Glenavy Co Antrim a Church of Ireland Church was damaged in an arson attack. Film report with Rev John Ritters' reaction on this the fourth attack. In West Belfast Traffic Wardens have been removed from the streets after threats by dissident republicans. Film report with SF MLA Paul Maskey's views, then NIPSA's John Corey's comments. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07350 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7005 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
47 mins 51 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Channel Four Television Corporation | Channel: |
Channel 4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Car Bomb | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
Presented by former CIA Agent Robert Baer who served in Lebanon, this is the second of a two part series examining the use of the car bomb by Terrorists, in the 20th century across many global conflicts, this episode begins with a review of the main points from Programme 1, then Baer talks about the PIRA's use of car bombs as the World's first full scale car bomb war, television clips and explosions shown, he calls car bombs the IRA's artillery, he then interviews former PIRA bomb maker, and later informer, Kerryman Sean O'Callaghan who recalls how the IRA used farmyard fertiliser called NCT NITRATE, and the process of getting Ammonium Nitrate an explosive from it, and mix it with diesel oil, to make homemade explosives. Baer then visits the Republican plot at Milltown Belfast with former PIRA bomb maker Tommy Gorman, whose comments on the 'beauty' of the car bomb, he also recalls how a bomb driver would be picked, then Marion Price recalls she joined the IRA aged 17. Sean O'Callaghan admits he delivered quite a few car bombs but none of them killed anybody. Film clips show bomb aftermaths as Baer explains the IRA aims in its 'economic bombing campaign' but the IRA messed up and people died. T.Gorman comments on Bloody Friday July 21st 1972, 22 car bombs were planted in Belfast. T.Gorman admits making 4 of the bombs, it was the World's first mass car attack, six people died, eyewitness Mina Wardle recalls the scene, T.Gorman says he's ashamed of what happened on Bloody Friday. In 1972 there were 1,382 explosions in Northern Ireland, then the IRA took the car bomb to the streets of London, Marion Price recalls picking targets, then on March 8th 1973, the IRA planted four car bombs in London, Marion Price (19) was the bomb team leader, she says they took the bombs to England on the ferries, she recalls the operation and their plan to return to Ireland before they exploded, Peter Guernan a bomb disposal Officer recalls March 8th at New Scotland Yard and defusing that bomb, at the Old Bailey the car bomb exploded. Marion Price says she's glad two of the bombs exploded, she then recalls being arrested on the plane. Baer then says over next 25 years IRA continued bombing with bigger bombs, he then profiles the '93 Bishopsgate IRA bomb. Bomb Disposal Officer Mike Goldrick recalls it cost the British Government £1 billion, to counter IRA attacks the British turned the City of London into an electronic fortress with camera screening of everyone, the IRA then bombed Manchester, Mike Goldrick says the IRA bombs in London changed politics in Northern Ireland, he predicted in '93 after Bishopsgate that the British Government would talk peace. Baer and Goldrick talk about the power of the Bishopsgate bomb in changing British policy and it cost the IRA £500. He says however it doesn't take a secret army to make bombs a small number of people can do it, he then comments on '93 bomb at World Trade Centre in New York. Film clip of North Tower explosion, then Dave Williams the Chief FBI investigator recalls a crater five storeys deep, he describes how looking at the damage tells team about the explosive used, and the vehicle it was in. Don Sadowry of the New York Bomb Squad recalls taking test samples from the crater, he found a car registration number on a post, they traced the van to Mohammed Salimay in New Jersey, he used his real name when renting the truck. Dave Williams recalls his arrest, but bomb maker Ramsey Yusuf had fled to Pakistan. Williams describes the type of bomb he built, and that Yusuf wanted to bring down the towers. Both bombers were caught. Baer then describes the effect of the car bomb on modern Washington, with protection schemes and no parking around all government buildings. He then switches to talk about 19 April 1995 Oklahoma Federal Building bombing, Luke Francy a ATF Agent recalls the blast, and aftermath, Film clip shown. 168 people were killed, Baer calls it 'Born in the USA' terrorism. President B.Clinton sent in Dave Williams as Chief Investigator, Williams recalls the aftermath he saw, and he recalls their first break finding a car part identification for another rental truck from Junction City, Kensas, rented by someone called Robert claim the name was an alias but FBI got a photofit likeness, their television appeal got a call from the Dreamland motel in Kansas, Williams explains how they identified Timothy McVeigh, who was on a bail hearing for carrying a concealed weapon, the FBI arrested him, McVeigh was a rightwing militia fanatic who hated the Federal Government. Film clip of McVeigh shown and profile of his bomb and how he made it. The bomb cost him only $800. McVeigh was executed in 2001. Bob Baer then next Channel 4 Car Bomb Part 2 (cont'd) focuses on the September 11 attacks on the Twin Towers, by hijacking the planes the Terrorists turned them into bombs, it was he says the ultimate vehicle borne improvised explosive device. After September 11 the US invaded Iraq and Afghanistan, in those countries the car bomb became King of the Road. Military analyst Colonel Thomas Hammes explains how the car bomb and its threat reduced American effectiveness in counter insurgency, Baer says the car bomb turned the US b11tzkreig conquering of Iraq into a defeat, he then profiles the US counter car bomb efforts like JIEDO, which had an annual budget of $4 million, Brigadier General Anthony Tata comments on their work and JIEDO's chances of success. Baer then profiles how government buildings in Britain and America are having anti car bomb barriers built around them, at the Treasury in London security expert Gary Heward explains what's being built there. Dave Williams then says the car bomb is the most impact a terrorist can have and he doesn't think it can ever be stopped. Baer summarises the car bomb is a decisive weapon of conflict. | ||
DVD No. |
D07360 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
7007 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 6th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 3 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the Government is to spend £36 million here on Victims of the Troubles over three years. Film report on consultation document launched today by Executive's Junior Ministers G.Kelly and J.Donaldson at the WAVE Trauma Centre. The government is also recommending a Victims Forum to be set up, DUP's J.Donaldson comments, then G.Kelly. Followed by WAVE's Sandra Peake's comments. The British Government has called for a report from the IMC, on whether or not the PIRA has dissolved its Army structures. It's believed two men will be charged tomorrow with the murder of UDA man Tommy English in Newtownabbey in October 2000 during a UDA / UVF feud. Film report. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07350 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7006 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 7th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Two UVF brothers Ian Stewart (38) and Robert Stewart (34) from Newtownabbey have been charged with the murder of UDA Chief Tommy English in an October 2000 UVF / UDA feud. Film report on the charges brought by the Historical Enquiries Team says more charges are expected. The report links the case to the Mark Haddock case Cookstown has been given the green light to host the new police and prison officer Training College. Film report with a voxpop of local opinions, then Michael McGuckin, the Council's Chief Executive welcomes the news, as does the SDLP's Alex Attwood. A further report from East Belfast looks at the effect there is on the closure of Garnerville Police College, with views of DUP's Robin Newton, the report also looks at effect on Fire Service depot on Boucher Road Millisle's Prison Officer School. In other news two men have been arrested by the PSNI for dissident republican crime in Lurgan. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07360 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7008 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 8th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 56 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
With the 10th anniversary of the Omagh Bombing next week, it's been revealed Families of some of the victims will be boycotting the Council's service of rembrance. Film report on Council and Victims' groups falling out, Godrey Wilson who lost his daughter Lorraine comments. Then Michael Gallagher's views on the way things have been handled. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D07360 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7009 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 11th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
50 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
A Tale of Two Cities | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1: The Great Hall | ||
Description: |
K. Breragh tells the story of Belfast's City Hall with contemporary film clips and photos. Historians John Gray and Eamon Phoenix give their views. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
398 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5625 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 11th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 24 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
This coming Friday is the 10th anniversary of the Omagh Bombing by the Real IRA which killed 29 people and two unborn babies, in tonight's programme on survivor Doreen Preston recalls how her three friends died that day, they all worked at Waterson's Stores in Omagh. In the report Doreen tells how Veda Short was standing beside her when killed, along with Geraldine Breslin and Anne McComb. Doreen lost a leg and two fingers. Then Florence Maguire a Senior Ambulance Driver in Omagh with St John's Ambulance recalls her memories of the Omagh aftermath, and how she transported 16 of the dead to Belfast. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07360 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7010 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 11th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
49 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
A Tale of Two Cities | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1: The Great Hall | ||
Description: |
This documentary is narrated by Kenneth Branagh, in it he looks at Belfast in 1906 when work began on the new city hall, the city was divided by creed and class, the rich men who ran the factories got rich on the back of Belfast's poor. After the opening titles, the newspaper views of the cost of this 'Great Hall' are readout. In sovereign for everyone in Belfast, the hall is referred to as a regal palace. In a city where starvation faces the poorer elements in the city, then historian John Gray describes Victorian Belfast, as does historian Eamon Phoenix, they describe how the city had grown and got prosperous linen mills by 1901. 350,000 people lived in Belfast, it was overtaking Glasgow and Manchester as an industrial centre. In 1888 Queen Victoria granted a new city charter, Belfast's industrialists wanted it to replace Dublin as Ireland's leading city, John Gray comments, then to Phoenix views, then Robert Corbett Belfast City Council's Records Manager's views. With old photos showing Belfast's shipbuilders were the best, its linen mills, engineering works and tobacco factories were the biggest and its industrialists wanted the biggest and best city hall says John Gray. Then E.Phoenix comments on the fortunes being made by Belfast's industrialists, prosperity was everywhere in the centre of the City. By 1886 however, working class areas of Belfast were almost 100% divided. On a Sectarian basis, old photos show. In 1886 savage rioting followed the Home Rule Bill, QUB's Dr Gillian McIntosh comments on the effect of this on its image abroad. The City Hall scheme was an exercise in positive marketing Belfast also had the highest annual death rate from Tuberculosis, Consumption wiped out whole families, graveyards shown. If air in Belfast was poison, the Belfast fog is recalled by G.McIntosh a petition to the Corporation's Health Community is read out. The white Linen Hall on Donegall Square is profiled, the Council wanted it for the new city hall site, the present one at Victoria Street, is shownG.McIntosh describes the Council's negotiations with the Countess of Donegall who owned the Donegall Square site, John Gray comments on Sir Edward Harland's statue, and its loyalty issues. Eamon Phoenix profiles William Perry's role in building the city hall, his career began as a gentleman apprentice in Harland and Wolfe Shipyard photos shown, by 27 he was a senior partner, an Edwardian Bill Gates with a Belfast accent the programme says, he was the 'Shah of Shipping', John Gray says he transferred his opulent design of ships to his city hall plans, Architects across Britain and Ireland wanted the Commission. Eamon Phoenix comments on the lack of social conscience of these industrial magnets, being poor was the poor's fault, they believed. This new capitalist class built Malone Road, Sydenham, Belmont, leaving the mean streets far behind. Photos shown of poor peoples' houses. E.Phoenix describes the poor's' housing conditions, in the 1850s and the disease. Then John Gray and G.McIntosh comment on the lack of sanitation and the accompanying diseases. Sewage in Belfast Lough in 1899 /1900 caused a Typhoid outbreak which killed 1,000 people. Sir Daniel Dixon, the Slobland King is profiled, he was MP for North Belfast and seven times city Lord Mayor. Then the importance of Linen to Belfast is highlighted, 50,000 women worked in the linen mills. John Gray profiles the workers' death rate and their working conditions, five times the death rate of Manchester's mills. Photos shown with comments of John Gray, diary of Robert MacIlborough writes in his diary of working at nine years old. The city's fathers reduced 51 Architects down to three, then newspaper reports on the Lord Mayor's Garden Party describe the menu, and it's compared to factory workers' fare. John Gray comments on why 5,000 children worked in the Mills, and hawking of damaged children from Mill to Mill. In March 1897 the London Architect to build the city hall, photo shown, John Gray comments on their choice then Robert Corbett's comments, Thomas' inspiration was a Catholic Church in Venice, John Gray's comments, then Gillian McIntosh on Thomas' abilities, Captain Bill Henderson recalls his grandfather who was Lord Mayor of Belfast when the foundation stone was laid, his brother was named after the Architect, he recalls the time cylinder put in the foundations. Artist Paul Henry recalls Ulsterville Avenue and the building work in Belfast, Billy Martin of H & J Martin recalls how they set up their business and left their mark on Belfast, they got the Central Library and City Hall contracts, plus the Robinson and Cleavers building. Photos shown. Gambles report on buildings progress profiled, the delay was discussed by G.McIntosh, the Architect stayed in London on another mid 1901 press reveals City Hall will cost more than thought, press reports read out, John Gray comments, then Trevor Salmon Director of Corporate Affairs, Belfast City Council's views on the costs. Gillian McIntosh highlights A Thomas use of classic marble in the building and its costs. In 1905 the Councillors got a government inquiry, the investigator in costs was the Chief Engineering Inspector from Dublin, G.McIntosh gives details of questions asked at the Inquiry, about the Time and Money wasted. Trevor Salmon defends the Councillors' position, the final cost was £369,000, that's £128 million today. John Gray gives his views on the expenditure, then G.McIntosh views, E.Phoenix recalls it was called a wedding cake at a paupers' funeral, John Gray says 15,000 Belfast kids had no school places both men comment on the excesses of the city hall, and the attitude of the city fathers to the building, on August 1st it opened no Royal came over. Lord Aberdeen a Liberal Home Ruler opened the City Hall, G.McIntosh describes the fabulous opening banquet, the Architect was knighted but sued Belfast for unpaid fees, the city Hall is his greatest achievement, the programme contributors then all have their final comments, as a camera shot inside shows the building. Pirrie died in debt, but after 100 years his statue went up at the city hall. | ||
DVD No. |
D07360 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7011 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 12th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 24 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, in Omagh Church leaders have said they will attend both the Council's 10th anniversary Ceremony this Saturday and the families' organised event on the Sunday. A Film report then profiles the injuries to Claire Gallagher who was 15 when she lost her sight in the Omagh bombing. She has never let that deter her from living life to the full, last year she got married. In a second report Solicitor Victor Barker recalls hearing the news that is son James (12) had died in the explosion, he had been home visiting his family in Buncrana for a holiday, and had visited Omagh for the day with his Spanish friend, who was also killed. He describes his feelings about the boys' deaths. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07370 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7012 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 13th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
49 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Omagh The Legacy | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1 | ||
Description: |
This programme was first shown in 1999, but now on the tenth anniversery of the Omagh bombing, BBC repeat the documentary which follows the recovery of two children injured in the Real IRA attack. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
399 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5626 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 13th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
49 mins 4 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Omagh The Legacy | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1 | ||
Description: |
First shown in 1999 this documentary follows the recovery of two injured children from the 15 August 1998 Real IRA bomb attack in Omagh, which killed 29 people and two unborn children, and injured 350 people, many of whom were children. It begins with a showing of an amateur video film of the immediate aftermath on that day, and of some of the funerals. Narrated by Liam Neeson the programme 13 called Claire and Stephen's Story. He begins with the story of Stephen Coyle (9) who had been shopping that Saturday with his parents Francis and Linda, the Film clip shows the devastation in Omagh with Neeson's comments as a voiceover. Francis Coyle recalls the blast and seeing his son lying on the ground and discovering his injuries. At the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast surgeons worked on Stephen's injuries, a Film clip from the time shows Stephen being comforted by his father at his hospital bed. Neeson then tells the story of how the Tyrone hospital managed the disaster on August 15 1998, the Accident and Emergency department was awash with blood, Consultant Surgeon Dr Dominic Pinto recalls that day, in the x-ray department Radiographer Marie Gallagher knew her 15 year old daughter Claire was in Omagh shopping that day. She recalls helping the injured and then seeing her daughter brought in injured, she had shrapnel embedded in her face, then RAF Flight Lieutenant Pip Harding recalls airlifting four seriously injured people to Belfast hospitals. X-rays taken at the Royal Victoria Hospital are shown of Claire Gallagher's injuries, four others suffered eye injuries but Claire's were the worst, the Surgeon Simon Rankin recalls the damage to Claire's features. A current Film clip shows Claire with her family at the Ulster American Folk Park and her father Seamus is describing the scene to her as she's now blind. Claire then recalls the moment she realised how bad her injuries were. After three operations her Surgeon told her after a fourth attempt it would be very possible she would not have eyesight restored (a 95% possibility) Claire recalls her feelings at that time. Meanwhile Stephen Coyle had been flown to the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast without his parents, his chances of survival were slim due to internal bleeding. Consultant Surgeon Harry Cowie recalls the boy's injuries, his shoulder joint had been blown off. Stephen had to endure more than 12 operations, at the time of Film clips his parents Linda and Francis comments is shown, then an interview with Stephen himself aged 9 hears his recollections of the bomb blast. Neeson's commentary then switches to the RUC's efforts to Catch the Bombers, a Film clip shows forensic teams sifting through the debris of Omagh's bomb scene for clues. Then RUC's Chief Superintendent Eric Anderson gives an emotional news conference. Then Neeson switches back to Claire she's filmed seven weeks after leaving hospital getting ready to return to school, she's given a Classroom Assistant Josephine Coulter to guide her through her schoolwork for the year. Claire comments to Josephine in the car journey and to her Headmaster. Claire was one of five pupils from Loretto Grammar injured and one girl Jolene Marlow was killed. Claire's filmed entering her music class at school, her fellow pupils applaud her. Claire talks about what music means to her, at school she's filmed playing the piano for the class. Then back at the Royal Victoria Hospital the Coyle Film are filming looking at newspapers about the Omagh Bombing, followed by a Film clip of Stephen's 10th birthday in hospital. It was time also for him to start walking again, a Film clip shows this event. Stephen's father almost lost his arm in the blast, he's filming working with the physios on his limb. Two weeks later and Stephen is filmed getting ready to leave hospital. Meanwhile in Derry Claire is filmed getting a music lesson from Phil Coulter, both play The Town I loved So Well as a duet, and also in Derry, Stephen attended a star studded football match. But Stephen had to return to hospital complaining of pains in his damaged right shoulder, a Film clip shows him entered theatre once again, the Surgeons explain the damage to his shoulder using X-rays, Stephen's filmed then in the recovery ward. It's September 1998 and a Film clip shows the bulldozers clearing up the bomb site in Omagh, Neeson comments then switches to Claire's visit to hospital again to have false eyes fitted as she doesn't want to wear sunglasses, the Coyle family meanwhile decide to revisit the Omagh bomb scene, Neeson explains why as they are filmed in Omagh, then it was time for Stephen to return to St Mary's Primary School in Strabane, his fellow pupils laid on a party, Film clip shown of his Headmaster's comments, then its Christmas in Omagh and the tree, lights are switched on, Film clip shown of big turnout to show the Town's spirit hadn't been broken, on Christmas Day television personality Noel Edmunds is filmed at Claire's home for his Christmas Presents programme Claire's present was a visit by Boyzone Group. With Christmas over Stephen is back in the Royal Victoria Hospital to meet his Surgeons, Neeson explains what the Doctors are thinking of doing. Months pass, and Claire talks about her bad days and the depression she feels, she compares life now to when she had sight, but she's thankful to be alive. Claire's friend Hinora Fleming who was standing beside Claire when the bomb went off and escaped with minor injuries comments on her hopes for Claire. In September 1998 US President Bill Clinton promised to invite Claire to the White House to play on St Patrick's Day, and this he did. Claire is filmed rehearsing with Phil Coulter, and with the Stars of the line-up, she talks to Bill Clinton, and Hilary Clinton, then Claire is introduced by B.Clinton and plays Carrickfergus with P.Coulter, then Claire's father says she was a great ambassador for all those injured in Northern Ireland's Troubles over the years, her mother gives her reaction. But back home Claire's depression deepened again, often she wouldn't go to school, she was struggling to deal with her blindness. Meanwhile Stephen was guest of honour at Manchester Utd's football ground Old Trafford, Film clip shown, with Stephen's comment after the game, Neeson comments on Stephen's next visit to see the RAF crew who got him to hospital, they are filmed flying over the bomb site. In May 1999 Claire had her 16th birthday party, it's filmed, Stephen meanwhile climbed Mount Errigal in Donegal. For Claire there's little chance sight can be restored to her left eye, she is filmed playing the REM song, Everybody hurts Sometime. | ||
DVD No. |
D07370 | Tape No. |
399 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7013 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 14th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
40 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Omagh The Legacy | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
Ian Webster revisits Omagh victims Clarie Gallagher and Stephen Coyle to access the bombings impact on their lives to date. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
399 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5627 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 14th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
15 mins 23 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Live from Omagh on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Omagh Bombing. First report begins with the memories of Bridie and Joe Marlow of their 17 year old daughter Jolene Marlow who died in the bombing, she was their oldest daughter and her sister Nicki was injured but survived. The parents are grateful they hadn't to bury two of their children. Both parents recall hearing of the news, and visiting the hospital, and listening to the screams of her injured daughter, and finding out Jolene was dead. Nicki now is married with two children. Then Live from Omagh's memorial garden, Paul Clarke introduces a Film report from M.Donnelly looking at the role of priest Fr Kevin Mullen on that day, he recalls the horror of the scene, also interviewed is Doctor Peter Gurrett who says that day compared to a war scene or earthquake. The next report looks at Donna Marie McGillen who was only given a 5% chance of living due to severe injuries, she doesn't like to be called a victim and explains why, she's grateful to be alive but has no memories of the blast which killed her niece Rita Devine whom Donna was pushing in a pram. Donna Marie and her husband Gary who was also hurt now have two children. In an interview at the Omagh Garden, the Council's Chief Executive Daniel McSorley comments on how he'd like tomorrow's Ceremony to be remembered, and his views on some families' unhappiness with the words on the Garden's Memorial Stone. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07370 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7014 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 14th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
39 mins 15 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Omagh The Legacy | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2: Tens Years On | ||
Description: |
Ian Webster revisits Omagh bomb victims Claire Gallagher and Stephen Coyle. First visited in the programme above made months after the August 15th 1998 bomb blast. The programme begins with a montage of photos of the victims of the blast with a voiceover from Liam Neeson, it also shows Film clips of the town centre after the blast, then Liam Neeson shows a clip of Stephen Coyle (9) in hospital, he nearly died, the child is in great pain in a hospital with his father beside him, then it switches to last month Stephen now 19 visits the bomb site with his girlfriend. His memories of the bomb blast are still vivid in his mind, he recalls that day, then a Film clip of him aged 9 is shown, in it he describes what happened to him, in both clips he recalls seeing blood and water flowing down the street. Ten years on, Stephen's injuries are mostly healed, he's filmed cycling on a racing bike, if he stops training he says his wounded arm gets sore, he and his father Francis, who was also injured by the car bomb push themselves in the cycle racing circuit, Francis is thankful his son can lead a normal life, his son has become very mature very fast, and he was able even when younger to hide his disabilities. Liam Neeson then recalls Stephen endured 12 major operations and is lucky to be still alive, as a Film clip shows him in hospital, Stephen in the present recalls his memories of those operations, and the pain he endured, he also recalls his Flight on the RAF helicopter and explains presently he is training to get a helicopter pilot's licence, he would like to be a pilot, and hopes to go back to College and do his 'A' levels, he is shown in the helicopter learning to fly it, he comments on how he thinks he's coping with it all, he believes what he's come through has given him strength to push himself. Liam Neeson then tells the Story of James Barker, killed in the explosion, his mother is filmed at his grave, while Neeson recalls his death. Then his Mum recalls seeing his dead body in a sad interview. Then Victor Barker tells of his feelings, he wouldn't have wanted James to have to live with any kind of discomfort or pain, but he would have wanted him today anyway. Mrs Barker and family moved to Buncrana 11 months before the bomb. She recalls how much he loved it, they came here for a better life, she says she still believes in God. L.Neeson says three Buncrana children died in the bomb, a Film clip of funerals for James Barker (12), Sean McLaughlin (12) and Oran Doherty (8) is shown as Victor Barker describes how his family has dealt with their loss, and its effect on their internal relationships with each other. The Barkers decided to return to England, Mrs Barker recalls why they decided to take James' body with them. Then a Film clip is played showing the recent collapse of the trial of Sean Hoey on charges relating to Omagh, in a reaction Victor Barker criticises the 'appalling inefficiency' of RUC Chief Constable Ronnie Flanagan. The Omagh families are now pursuing a civil case against five people they believe were involved. Victor Barker explains his views on the legal situation as he sees it. Then Mrs Barker comments on losing 10 years of her life. In Spain the family of Manuel Blasco who was injured in a terrorist bomb in Madrid 1992, discuss the death of their son Fernando (12) in the Omagh bomb, he was one of two Spanards killed that day. His mother Lucrecia recalls her son's characteristics, he had went to Ireland to learn English, Lucrecia recalls travelling to Ireland after hearing of the bomb attack in newspapers, at the airport she was told Fernando was dead, she describes her reaction and her appeal to God for strength. Twelve Spanish children were hurt, Manuel went to Belfast to bring his son's body home, he recalls the ordeal. Both say their faith helped them cope, Film clip shown, they comment on the Omagh bomb's effect on the peace process. A Film clip shows the 10th anniversary Mass in Spain. L.Neeson then switches to the banks of the Lagan and Claire Gallagher walks with her fiance Regan, she was blinded in the bombing. Claire recalls the day of the bombing with a video clip shown of the aftermath, her severe injuries are described, and she recalls unsuccessful attempts to restore her sight, she's filmed in her kitchen and describes how she copes with day to day activities, from cooking to picking clothes. She now counsels full-time for the Royal National Institute for the Blind, and has given up hope of working in the field of music, she has won awards for her counselling work, Film clip of award ceremony is shown, her biggest moment was her wedding day, her father comments, then Claire talks about Ryan her fiance as she tries on her wedding dress. Marie her mother and her father praise their daughter as 'unbelievable girl'. A Film clip shows her with Bill Clinton, then Marie describes the effect of Claire's injury on the whole family. Claire describes her way of coping, then a Film clip shows her wedding. | ||
DVD No. |
D07370 | Tape No. |
399 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7015 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 15th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Live Coverage Of The Opening of The Omagh Memorial | ||
Description: |
Live coverage of the opening of the Omagh Memorial Garden on the tenth anniversity of the Real IRA bombing. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
399A | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5631 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 15th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
60 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Omagh Remembers Ten Years On | ||
Description: |
This programme introduced by UTV's Paul Clarke is live from Omagh. It covers Live the Memorial Garden to the Victims of the Omagh Bombing on August 15 1998 being opened. He is joined by the Journalist Derek Henderson who adds his thoughts on the afternoon's events. He feels Omagh isn't really looking forward to this event though it's meant to signal the start of a new era, with this act of Closure. The Omagh-Waterford Peace Choir begin the proceedings, Paul Clarke explains their background . This is followed by a series of Welcomes, the first from Daniel McSorley the Chief Executive of Omagh Council, he recalls the horrors of August 15th 1998. Sinead McLaughlin from Buncrana then reads her Welcome in Irish, subtitles in English are shown on the screens. Then the co-ordinator of the Spain/Ireland Exchange visits Paula Helguero Mahon reads her Welcome in Spanish with English subtitles shown. This is followed by a prayer read by three Members of the Omagh Churches' Forum, Brendan McCarthy, John Murdoch, and Sam McGovern. Then with the time at 3.10 pm the time of the August 1998 bombing everyone stands in silent Remembrance. This is followed by the words of Ronnie Moran who read a poem written by John Hewitt about remembering the dead, a Film clip shows Omagh on the day of the bombing, and Film of the funerals, the poem's last line is repeated in Irish by John McLaughlin from Buncrana whose son Sean died in the bombing, then in Spanish by the sister of Rocho Ramos who was also killed, then in English by Caroline Martin the sister of Esther Gibson who also died that day. Then the Duchess of Abercorn reads the names of all the dead in alphabetical order. The television screen shows a photograph of each Victim, with their age. This is followed by a reading from the Bible, a time to mourn, a time to live....etc. The Omagh - Waterford Peace Choir then sings, Lord there are Times, the last line of which is the theme of the Memorial Garden, Lead me through Darkness to the Light. then the address is given by the Humanitarian Terry Waite a former church envoy to the Middle East. He remembers as a child the images of World War 1, then as a child images of mass graves at Concentration Camp, he mentions the book Schlinder's List which shocked him, because human beings had acted in this horrific manner, towards the Jews, he talks about its effects on the Jewish community today positive and negative. In a flawed world complete justice is never experienced. We have to settle for less than the absolute. T.Waite is shocked by suffering human beings still inflict on each other today, he comments on dealing with suffering positive and negative, but says dealing with suffering shouldn't be judged, but it's not inevitable that suffering need destroy, he quotes Jesus "love thy enemies". Next the dedication to Peace is read by Fr Joseph Donnelly of Omagh, and Church of Ireland Rev William Seale, followed by the Omagh - Waterford Peace Choir singing Let there be Peace on Earth. This is followed by a reading of the Beatitudes from people who have been working with the bereaved and injured. Sister Moira Tuohy, Gordon Buchanan and Eric Noble. Then David Bolton from the Northern Ireland Centre for Trauma giving a reading on inner healing and surviving a crisis, to again experience the Joys of Life. Inside all is an inner courage waiting to be found. His reading is the reflections of a Mother who lost her child in the Omagh Bombing, and wishes to remain anonymous. The television cameras then switch to Market Street Omagh where Drew McDermott is shown playing Kilmarnock on the bagpipes as children scatter flower petals on the streets. Derek Henderson comments and names the children who are from the Omagh Youth Theatre group, they are joined by Children from Donegal related to the Children who died from Buncrana / Spain. Paul Clarke and Derek comment on the Symbolism of this part of the service. As they walk to the Garden of Rembrance, Fiona Mullen from Gortin plays Newfoundland on the elan pipes once in the Garden the Chairman of Omagh Councillors Martin McColgan cuts the ribbon to open the Garden officially. Then Sean O'Dwyer Chairman of the Omagh Fund is called to switch on the Special Lights in the Garden. Then out in Market Street the Chairperson of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Mrs Rosemary Kelly unveils the Glass Monument. Then prayers follow from the Churchmen, followed by a hymn Be though my Vision sung by the Choir. that concludes the service from Omagh on a very wet Friday afternoon. Paul Clarke and Derek Henderson compare their thoughts about the day and the ceremony. A Film clip shows wreaths being laid by British and Irish governments, then Deputy First Minister M.McGuinness and Junior Minister J.Donaldson, followed by wreaths from the Families. (3pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07380 | Tape No. |
399A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7016 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 15th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
44 mins 11 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Special Report | ||
Description: |
Special programme reviews the opening of the Omagh Memorial Garden earlier in the afternoon, it's introduced by Paul Clarke and Lynda Nesbitt. A Film report from Ivan Little looks back at the day, and he mentions the families who stayed away because of the presence of Politicians and Police Officers who they feel shouldn't be there, they were also unhappy with the words on the Memorial, claiming Councillors were trying to airbrush out Republican involvement, but the rifts and the row didn't deflect from the solemnity of the occasion says I.Little. Although the weather matched Omagh's mood, he skips through a summary of the details of the ceremony, mentioning that the names of the dead unborn twins were mentioned for the first time, they were Evelyn and Eimear Monaghan. The report then briefly skips through the other highlights of today's event. Then in an interview Lynda Bryans (Nesbitt) interviews the Chief Executive of Omagh Council, Danny McSorley, about today's ceremony, he felt today's service was moving and went very well, he comments on the fact certain families stayed away, he feels the ceremony was an important milestone in people's healing process. He feels some of the learning in Omagh about their memorials will contribute to the wider debate on the issue of memorials to deal with the past, he feels the subject of further anniversary ceremonies is up to the Omagh Community. The programme then switches to Paul Clarke who is in the Garden of Reflection, he profiles the working of the new series of lights using sunlight which reflect light down into Market Street, with him are the Artist Sean Hillen and the Architect Desmond Fitzgerald who built the Lights Memorial. They both describe their project and the inspiration for it, and the reaction to it, from the Omagh public. Back then to Lynda Bryans who reminds us two Spaniards died and 12 were injured in the bomb attack, she is joined by the Spanish government representative at the ceremony Javier Carbajola who explains the impact the Omagh bomb had in Spain, they both talk about the importance of faith to the Basco family in coming to terms with their son's death, he mentions the fact that Spain is no stranger to terrorism either. Today's ceremony will be shown on the Spanish media. Then it's back to the UTV Studio to catch up on the rest of today's news. A series of Orange Halls in Armagh have been attacked . Brief Film report. Two dissident republicans arrested in West Belfast have been released without charge. Then it's back to Omagh where Paul Clarke and Lynda Bryans review today, and introduce another report from Ivan Little similar to his first one at the start of the programme, but added the comments of Omagh Council's Chief Executive Danny McSorley and report on Terry Waite's address to the Service about justice, and the centrepiece of the ceremony, the Opening of the Garden of Lights, and wreath laying ceremonies of Politicians. A further report from Jane Loughrey speaks to families leaving their floral tributes at the Garden of Remembrance, firstly Caroline Martin whose sister Esther Gibson was killed. She comments on the lack of justice and why she took part in the ceremony today. then Joe Marlow whose daughter Jolene Marlow (17) was killed praises the service and the good in Omagh people, and tells why he attended today. Then the Mother of 8 year old Oran Doherty gives her comments on today's ceremony. This is followed by Paul Clarke interviewing Michael Gallagher who boycotted today's event, he explains his point of view and why he's having a separate Memorial on Sunday, he says the service will be similar to today's. Today he went to his son's grave. He gives his reaction to the fact that the SF Chairman of Omagh opened the Garden today, but welcomes M.McGuinness (SF) call for a cross border Inquiry on the bombing. Also present today were government Ministers from both sides of the border, a Film report from Mark McFadden shows all the Ministers laying their wreaths. Then Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowan comments on the moving ceremony, then SF's Deputy First Minister M.McGuinness, and OFMDFM Junior Minister J.Donaldson (DUP) comment, followed by view of SDLP Leader Mark Durkan. then Jim Dixon who was hurt in the Enniskillen Bomb in 1987 gives his reaction to today's ceremony, and he and his Wife Anna empathise with the Victims. This is followed by PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton's views on the atrocity of Omagh. This is followed by a separate report in which Lynda Bryans interviews the Church of England's Peace Envoy, Terry Waite, who spoke at today's service, calls today a powerful poignant moving ceremony. In pledging ourselves against violence, he comments on the resilience of human beings, and the importance of forgiveness. This is followed by Paul Clarke introducing a report from Vicky Hawthorne dealing with re-building Omagh after the bomb's destruction, President of Omagh Chamber of Commerce M.Isherwood takes the camera crew a tour of Omagh town, explaining the damage, then Colm McGinn of McGinn and Co Furnishings recalls the bomb blast, and how the business community rallied together. Then businessman Patrick Bogues recalls the effects on Omagh, Marcus Isherwood then comments on the new Market Street, as it has been rebuilt. Paul Clarke then interviews the Surgeon Dr Dominic Pinto who worked on the dying and injured after the bombing and then David Bolton a Trauma Expert who counselled people after the Enniskillen and Omagh bombings. Both men gave their thoughts today and recall the day of the bomb attack, and their work that day, they give their view on how people of Omagh are coping with the tragedy, D.Bolton comments on the role of the media in peoples' healing process. At the end of the programme, they leave with the thoughts and memories of Omagh shown in montage of Film clips from 15 August 1998 and some comments of survivors of the atrocity. (5.30pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07380 | Tape No. |
399A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7017 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 17th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 53 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Fermanagh PSNI Officers escaped injury when a grenade fired by dissident republicans failed to explode. Film report with the reaction of UUP's Tom Elliott. In Belfast widespread flooding has caused major problems, emergency services were called out 1,100 times, and the new Westlink underpass was flooded. Gordon Latimer of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue comments, then SF's Conor Murphy the Minister of Regional Development and DUP's Sammy Wilson the Minister of Environment give their reactions. A further report covers the floods in Newcastle Co Down, with comments of Caravanners Patrick and Colette Coyle. Then SDLP Councillor Carmel O'Boyle's reaction. In Annesborough Co Down, Robert Walsh describes the flooding there, and Gerry King describes the flooding of his home, then Jim Burns shows the damage to his stock. In Omagh today, the Second Memorial Service took place. Film report with M.Gallagher's comments on the Fermanagh attack. (5pm Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D07380 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7018 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 17th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
1 mins 12 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
Special Report | ||
Description: |
Report from Omagh on today's Second Memorial Service, with M.Gallagher's comments then Stanley McCombe. (6pm Sun) (See next DVD, DO7390, and 18 August 2008 UTV Insight on Omagh, which covers the second ceremony in greater detail.) | ||
DVD No. |
D07380 | Tape No. |
398 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7019 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 18th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
An Omagh Special | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Paul Clarke, this programme marks the Omagh bombing's tenth anniversary. He covers both services held today in the new memorial gardens. One service was given by the council and the other by the relatives who were unhappy with the councils plans. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
399 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5628 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 18th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
50 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
A Tale of Two Cities | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
Kenneth Brenagh concludes the story of Belfast City Hall. It includes a police mutiny, a clvalry charge on the Grovensor road and Protestants and Catholics standing side by side in a docks strike. Eamon Phoenix and John gray profile the leading characters; which includes Wee Joe Devlin, Jim Sloan and Jim Larkin. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
399 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5629 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 18th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
T Na G |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Ealu | ||
Programme Title: |
Breaking The Waves | ||
Description: |
(In Irish with English subtitles) This documentary looks at the British use of ships for internment purposes. Ex Provisional IRA prisoners Tommy Gorman and Paddy Adams recall the Maidstone in Belfast: from which both men escaped in January 1972. (Also on tape 345 shown on 15/4/06) |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
399 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5630 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 18th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
24 mins 7 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
An Omagh Special Report | ||
Description: |
Presented by Paul Clarke, he begins by reviewing the events related to the Omagh Bomb's Tenth anniversary this week. Firstly the so-called official Remembrance Service on Friday and then yesterday (Sunday) Second unofficial Service by families of the victims who were unhappy with aspects of the first event. This programme reviews both Services, beginning with Friday's event and the Waterford and Omagh Peace Choir, followed by the series of Welcomes beginning with Daniel McSorley, then Sinead McLaughlin, then the Spanish representative, at 3.10pm the minute's silence is begun. After that, Ronnie Moran reads out a John Hewitt poem titled Neither an Effigy or Manifesto, which deals with remembering the dead. Then the Duchess of Abercorn reads out the names of all those killed. 29 people and two unborn babies, then Terry Waite addresses the audience, then the SF Chairman Cllr Martin McColgan opens the Garden of Remembrance and Sean O'Dwyer Chairman of the Omagh Fund switches on the Lights. Then in Market Street Rosemary Kelly unveils the Monument of a Heart, this is followed by prayers from Clergymen. Then the closing hymn, Be thou my Vision. Paul Clarke reminds us Friday's ceremony as above was organised by Omagh District council, but yesterday on The Sunday nearest to August 15 as on previous years a number of families held a different Service, it begins with M.Gallagher's comments on why they are having this second service. William Frasier of FAIR, gives his views on the Wording of the Memorial plaque, then former Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan gives her reasons for attending. The Interdenominational Service was led by Fr Donal Gillespie, as on Friday the British, Irish and Spanish governments were represented. Carol Radford, a sister of bomb victim Alan Radford gives a reading from the Bible, and once again the names of all the dead were read out followed by a minute's Silence. Then Fr Chris Broodle an Army Chaplain read Psalm 46, followed by families laying floral tributes then Pearl Barker read a message to the audience from Terry Waite calling on them to set up a Peace Scholarship Fund as a Living Memorial. After the ceremony several people articulate their thoughts among them Journalist and Author Ruth Dudley Edwards. Jean Caldwell Wife of Jimmy Caldwell killed at Teebane by the PIRA, then Godfrey Wilson father of Omagh victim Lorraine Wilson, then Kevin Skelton whose wife Philomena died in the Omagh Bombing, who says the fight for justice still goes on, then Edmund Gibson, brother of Esther Gibson gives his views on Remembrance, then Stanley McCombe whose wife Anne was killed at Omagh comments. Marian Radford mother of Alan, killed at Omagh says this has been her hardest year to date. Then Paul Clarke sums up on the aims of the two services and the programme ends with the comments of people connected to the Omagh tragedy, including a Film clip of that day, August 15 1998. The persons who comment aren't named. | ||
DVD No. |
D07390 | Tape No. |
399 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7020 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 18th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
49 mins 3 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
A Tale of Two Cities | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2: City in Revolt | ||
Description: |
Kenneth Branagh narrates this second part of a series on Belfast's Edwardian past. He begins by saying in 1907 Dublin may have been the centre of British rule in Ireland, but Belfast was the greatest industrial success story of the Edwardian age with the City Hall as its proud symbol, but Belfast was a powder keg waiting to explode, this film is the story, buried for a 100 years when Catholic and Protestant in one short summer joined as one in a battle between Masters and Men. It's the story of the Belfast Dock's strike. In January 1907 a ship brought future British Prime Minister Ramsey McDonald and Kier Hardie and other Fathers of the British Labour movement to Belfast. They had chosen Belfast as the site for the first ever conference of the British Labour Party, across the world workers were demanding better working conditions, within 4 months Belfast would be on a working class strike which would show unity in a city known for Sectarian division. Historian John Gray comments on his research about the strike of 1907, which staggered him, and occupied his life for the next 15 years. He feels it's the most significant thing he has done with his life. The events of the Summer of 1907 were pictured by photographer Alex Hogg they are an extraordinary record of the crisis in Belfast that summer. John Gray comments on why they've never been seen in public. the story begins on January 8th, the RIC were watching the Docks for the arrival of 'a big man' here for the Labour Conference, he slipped past them, he was Jim Larkin. the narrator emphasises the importance of Belfast Docks to the British Empire, but its workforce earned the lowest wages in Britain. In 1957 the BBC recorded interviews with working men from the Docks in the early 1900s, some of these were played. John Gray explains the method of selecting workers, the cross channel dockers were largely protestant, the deep sea dockers catholic. John Gray comments. The narrator then profiles Jim Larkin the Union Leader from a Co Antrim family, a committed Socialist, John Gray comments, his mission was to increase Union membership, at Custom House Square, Larkin was a mighty orator, photographs shown, E.Phoenix comments, then the BBC recordings of workers' comment on Larkin. Then John Gray compares his ideas to Thomas Paynes 1790 rights of Man, two men John and Jack Flanagan joined Larkin, their grandson is Ronnie Flanagan former RUC Chief Constable, he recalls his grandfather Jack, and his stand against Sectarianism. In 1906 Liberals won elections in England, in Belfast two working class MPs elected Thomas Sloan a shipyard worker and preacher from Sandy Row and from Hamill Street, Wee Joe Devlin. John Gray describes Tom Sloan as does George Dawson of the Independent Orange Order of which Sloan was a member, their Grand Master Lindsay Crawford a journalist wrote their radical manifesto, Larkin distilled this same radical doctrine, within 3 months he had recruited almost all the dockers to his Union another independent Orange recruit was Alex Boyd of the Municipal Employees, his photograph with Larkin is shown, John Gray comments on Boyd. Belfast Docks' employers began organising black Labour Squads, on 26 April at Sam Kelly's Coal Quay, workforce walked out when Union men were dismissed, John Gray comments on reaction to 'Blacklegs' arriving, Kelly capitulated. On May 6th Union men refused to work with a non Union Foreman on a Steamship, they walked out, the Steamship Co owner was Thomas Gallagher. John Gray profiles Gallagher the Cigarette King, and his attitude to Unions, Larkin knew a mistake was made, fighting with blacklegs began and Gallagher called in the Police, bitter words between Larkin and Gallagher raised the ante, Belfast's Lord Mayor sent Troops to the Docks. John Gray comments on the crisis and Gallagher / Larkin, by mid June it was clear Belfast dockers were on their own, no sign of resolution and the Quays are protected by troops. Larkin turned to Carters for help, they brought goods to the Docks, John Gray explains 3 July Carters strike, protestants and Catholics together, picket lines on corners, blackleg carters defeated, Belfast paralysed, the Employers brought in traction engines, they were sabotaged, working men now controlled streets, so called respectable Belfast was shocked, the employers turned to the tactic of divide and conquer and introduced sectarian jibes against Larkin and the Catholics. E.Phoenix explains their claims Larkin's strike was a Nationalist / Fenian plot. John Gray explains Larkin's reaction, he resigns leadership of the strike in favour of Alex Boyd, it worked, the strike continued. John Gray recalls, then George Dawson how the 12th celebrations went that summer. On 26 July 100,000 people marched from Sandy Row to Falls to Shankill to City Centre in support of strikers. John Gray comments on the possibilities of this movement, but the strike was now a war of attrition and Dockers were ill-equipped for it, in July 19th James Sexton Union Leader in England promised support from £20,000 fund, but pulled back, John Gray explains. The employers met Sexton and Larkin's unity was broken. John Gray explains the English didn't want to support 'Irish lawlessness'. Ronnie Flanagan then recalls the Police attitude at this time, they were on the frontline, and the Force was full of discontent, on July 10th a Constable writes to the Irish News advocating unity with the strikers. On July 19th Constable William Barrett refused to sit beside a blackleg driver and was suspended. R.Flanagan comments, then John Gray profiles Barrett's career to that date. RIC met on July 27th at Musgrave Street, R.Flanagan shows the room, and with John Gray discusses the meeting, and RIC reaction 500 and 800 RIC men marched to Custom House steps, Barrett addressed the men, Dublin Castle was alarmed, Sir Anthony McDonnell rushed in 5,000 troops, 9 battleships to Belfast, to teach the turbulent classes a lesson. Barrett was dismissed, troops took control of the streets. E.Phoenix comments on Larkin's response to invite Belfast MPs to Custom House rally. Joe Devlin turned up, John Gray comments on why Tom Sloan didn't, and on Devlin's level of commitment to socialism or nationalism, then E.Phoenix on Devlin's opportunism. On 8th August Alex Hogg recalls outbreak of violence with calvary charging down the Falls Road. It's attacked by stone throwers, and troops open fire, a battle lasted all day. John Gray comments on the Army's over reaction, and Mill worker Maggie Lennon killed amongst scores of casualties, the Unionist press were quick to blame Joe Devlin's speech. Fred Crawford celebrated that all the rioting was in the Catholic Falls Road area, he could label strike as Nationalist uprising, Protestant support fell away. On August 17th the Carters returned to work, the strike was over, the Dockers begged for their jobs back. John Gray says Larkin moved onto Dublin, but Belfast was crucial to his establishment of an Irish Labour Movement, but Belfast was left behind, John Gray explains its shrouds of Belfast were Unionism and Nationalism. George Dawson comments on Home Rule issue starting, to mobilise Unionists. Then E.Phoenix's view, the programme summarises T.Sloan lost his seat in 1910. J.Devlin survived until 1934, William Barrett became a park ranger dying in 1940. Maggie Lennon grave shown now. John Gray ends by saying we shouldn't forget that generation. | ||
DVD No. |
D07390 | Tape No. |
399 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7021 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 25th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 54 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The DUP's J.Donaldson has called on SF to clarify its position after SF TD C.O'Carolan said SF would collapse the Northern Executive if Policing and Justice powers weren't devolved. Film report on looming Stormont crisis with comments of DUP's J.Donaldson, then views of SF MEP Mary Lou McDonald who denies they are threatening anything, the SDLP's Mark Durkan gives his views on the remarks. Next report deals with bomb alerts in Craigavon area. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07390 | Tape No. |
399 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7022 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 26th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 20 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then report on Lurgan riots with blast bomb thrown at Police, no one was seriously hurt, resident Nadine Collins tells of PSNI raid on her home, video phone Film clip shown, then SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly's views fgollowed by SF MLA John O'Dowd. A number of riots last night in South and East where alleged to be started by rival youths texting each other across the interface. Film report with Short Strand Community Worker Damien Brennan's comments. Then Jim Wilson PUP and Newtownards Road Community Worker followed by general overview from QUB's Dr Peter Shirlow. Today the DUP's First Minister Peter Robinson gave an angry response to yesterday's SF statement from TD C.O'Carolan that SF would pull the Executive down over non devolution of Policing and Justice, he says its not his job to fulfil the SF shopping list. He warns of consequences if SF don't fulfil legal responsibilities, then SF MLA A.Maskey responds. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07390 | Tape No. |
399 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7023 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 27th Aug 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 14 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The PSNI have blamed overnight violence in Craigavon on dissident republicans. Film report with PSNI Chief Superintendent Alan Todds' comments, then SDLP's Dolores Kelly describes an attack on her car by youths, then youths who were rioting say they had nothing else to do. In the Studio SF MLA John O'Dowd gives an interview on what SF are doing to try and end the violence there. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07390 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7024 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 1st Sep 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 4 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then in West Belfast a 25 year old woman has been assaulted. Film report on vicious assault with SF Cllr Paul Maskey's reaction. At Stormont the MLA's returned after a summer recess full of problems. In the Studio Ken Reid reviews the problems facing the Executive, the Devolution of Policing and Justice, the IMC report on the IRA's Army Council, and the Conflict Transformation Centre at the Maze. Its also been three months since the Executive had a meeting. UDA sources say there is no likelihood that all their Belfast Wall Murals will be removed under a new City Council Scheme. Film report on loyalist murals with Sammy Uttley of the lower Shankill Community Association comments on the City Hall scheme. Then the UPRG's Cllr Frank McCoubrey's views, then a voxpop of tourists' opinions is split. In Glasgow Celtic Coach Neil Lennon has been assaulted in the street. Film report with Gordon Chree of STV's comments. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07390 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7025 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 2nd Sep 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then PSNI / Garda and Dutch Police have co-operated to arrest one man in an operation against organised crime. Belfast Lord Mayor SF's Tom Hartley says he won't attend a ceremony to honour returning British Soldiers from Afghanistan / Iraq. Film report with DUP's Cllr Diane Dodds views, then Tom Hartley's views. The DUP Leader P.Robinson today met PSNI Chief Constable about the current role of the IRA's Army Council. Film report with P.Robinson views. In Court Liam Hannaway (37) from West Belfast was convicted of having a coffee jar bomb and ammunition. Film report. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07390 | Tape No. |
Page 400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7026 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 3rd Sep 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
International Monitoring Commission (IMC) says the IRA Army Council is no longer operational. Film report reviews recent controversy on Army Council, and the IMC's report details. Then Lord Alderdice's comments. Then Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward's views. Then SDLP's M.Durkan's reaction, then TUV's Jim Allister's reaction. Then UUP's D.Kennedy's views. In London British Prime Minister gave his reaction, Gordon Brown hopes to move Devolution of Policing / Justice ahead. Then Ken Reid's analysis of DUP reaction. With P.Robinson 's comments. This is followed by SF's Gerry Adams who says concerns have been met and the issue is gone. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07390 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7027 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 4th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Sinn Fein, the DUP and the PSNI Chief Constable have clashed at a Policing Board meeting over the use of a Taser Gun in Derry by PSNI Officers. Film report on the furious row with SF MLA M.Anderson's comments of the meeting and then DUP's I.Paisley accuses M.Anderson of ranting. Then Hugh Orde PSNI Chief Constable rejects the criticism. In the Studio Ken Reid reports on H.Orde's remarks at the Police Board in relation to yesterday's IMC report on the IRA Army council issue, he says the report was fair and accurate. Ken Reid says today SF and the DUP met at Stormont, he thinks the IMC report has moved things on at the minute over the devolution of Policing and Justice, Research at the University of Ulster has shown that lighthearted banters at work on politics or religion can help the workplace environment. Film report with views of Professor Owen Hargie on his views, then comedian Owen McBride comments, followed by a voxpop of the public. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07400 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7028 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 5th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 37 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
First Minister Peter Robinson has met the leaders of the UVF and UDA and says he told them to disband. Film report from Ken Reid with P.Robinson interview on how the meeting went, and the paramilitaries responses. Earlier the TUV's Jim Allister called on DUP members to stop the devolution of Policing and Justice. Film report on his remarks and it includes a reply from P.Robinson, meanwhile, SF's Gerry Adams says all the inter-party contentious issues can be resolved. The PSNI Chief Constable H.Orde has commented on the finding of 230 handguns and 10,000 bullets, plus £4 million worth of drugs, and the arrest of six people in Belfast, Dublin and Amsterdam after the three Police Forces swooped on drug traffickers this week. Film report with H.Orde's reaction then comments of William De Bruin of the Dutch prosecution service. In Afghanistan an RIR Soldier USA and Cavan, Justin Cupples (20) was killed. Film report with tributes from Major Colin Gray and comrades. (6pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07400 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7029 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 8th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
75 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Where Was Your Family During The Famine? | ||
Description: |
Broadcaster Eddie Hobbs, Journalist John Waters and Model Jasmine Guiness find out what happened to their ancestors during the famine. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
401 | |
Country of Origin: |
Rupublic Of Ireland | Record No. |
5635 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 9th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
52 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Cromwell In Ireland Part 1 | ||
Description: |
A documentary/ drama examines Cromwell's 1649 campaign in Ireland which killed 500,000 people which was 25% of the population at that time. It is presented by UCD Professor M. O'Siochu plus has other academic's views. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
401 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5636 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 9th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then Prime Minister G.Brown is expected to visit Northern Ireland next week for talks with Parties here. Film report from Ken Reid on the current series of DUP / SF talks today. G.Brown expected input next week includes comments of Alliance Party's David Ford. In Belfast Courts the trial of Chris Ward (26) has begun on charges of robbing the Northern Bank of £26.5 million in December 2004. Film report on opening evidence of prosecution. In Northern Ireland campaigners for Abortion have called for the extension of the 1967 British Act to Northern Ireland. Film report with the statistics on Abortions and views of Barbara Muldoon of Alliance for Choice then the counterview of Precious Life's Bernie Smyth. PUP's D.Purvis speaks on supporting the Act. Public texts on abortion shown. (3pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07400 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7030 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 9th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
51 mins 4 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Cromwell in Ireland, Part 1 | ||
Description: |
This programme is done in Documentary / Drama format, with academics from Universities in England and Ireland comments added in. This programme begins with some of these historians stating their views of Cromwell's legacy in Ireland, after his campaign in Ireland which killed 500,000 people or 25% of Ireland's population at that time proportionally more casualties than that caused by the 1840s famine. This episode begins in 1641, and reviews the end of Gaelic Order in Ireland since 1601, and James I plantation of Ulster begins, with native Irish Catholics removed from their lands and replaced by English and Scottish Protestants who were loyal to the Crown. Professor Nicholas Canny of National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway comments, then series presenter University College Dublin (UCD) Professor M O'Siochu comments, that Ireland acted as a laboratory for Empire. Then Professor Jane Chlmeyer of TED talks about England's use of force and other methods of colonisation used, a policy of discrimination and dispossession, the English identity became associated with Protestantism and Irish with Catholicism. In 1625 James I succeeded by Charles I, on 22 October 1641 Phelim O'Neill seized Charlemont Fort in Co Armagh, Professor M O'Siochu outlines their aims weren't freedom from England but to safeguard their religious liberties, and property. But law and order collapsed, old scores were settled, protestants were attacked, English troops retaliated, 1,000s were killed in months, in Portadown 100 protestants killed at River Bann in Portadown, reconstruction shown with eye witness accounts read. Then Professor Ronald Hutton of Bristol University outlines the reaction in England to the 1641 rebellion where calls for revenge were made, reports in England were greatly increased in reference to casualties, Professor John Morrill of University of Cambridge comments on 1641 being the start of a free press in England who reported on horrors, they reported 150,000 deaths. In fact 4,000 protestants were killed and a further 8,000 died after having been left to die in wilderness during winter. The English press ignored the 1,000s of Catholics killed by English troops. Cromwell's background in East Anglia is then profiled by the narrator, Ronald Hutton says he was born into England's top 3%, but in his 20s the family goes bust. Cromwell has to work as a tenant farmer. He was a melancholy, confused man says Hutton, out of this he's reborn as a Puritan. In 1630s John Morrill says he believes he's called to serve God by doing not suffering. He's an instrument of God. Occupied by English politics the unfinished business of Ireland was never far from his mind. In 1642 Owen Roe O'Neill returned to Ireland, with 300 men. Writings from O.R.O'Neill on the State of Ireland are read, in England meanwhile the Civil War between King and Parliament erupted, Cromwell rose rapidly through the ranks, John Morrill profiles his qualities as a leader, and the forming of his new Model Army. In Ireland the Confederacy Association was founded with its capital in Kilkenny. England's civil war kept it busy. The Irish confederates had three separate enemies the Royalists under protestant James Butler Marquis of Ormonde. Protestant forces in Cork loyal to the English Parliament, and a Scottish Army in Ulster sent to protect the planters. For seven years the Confederates fought all three for control of Ireland. In 1646 in England Cromwell won the English Civil War. In 1648 Royalists renewed the War. In January 1649 Charles I was executed, the Commonwealth of England was formed. John Morrill comments on the reaction in England, Cromwell rallied England around a war against Irish Catholics. M O'Siochu outlines other more practical reasons for the invasion, to seize lands to pay off his Soldiers. What followed was the largest land grabs in early European history. In Ireland Charles' execution led Royalists under Ormonde to join with the Irish Confederates in a new coalition, they attacked Dublin which was held for Parliament by Colonel Michael Jones. Ronald Hutton comments at the battle of Rathmines 1649 (Aug) Jones attacked the Royalists. Dr Patrick Lenihan of University of Limerick comments on this disaster for the Royalist forces. Later that August in 1649 Cromwell's forces upon 100 ships land outside Dublin. 12,000 troops and seige artillery onboard. Cromwell said Catholic Rebels would be shown no mercy but common folk would be unharmed, but within weeks his relationship with local Catholics turned sour. In Drogheda, a Royalist garrison town, Ormonde decided to defend the town. Cromwell's letter to Ormonde is read, Sir A.Aston Drogheda commanders refused to surrender, Cromwell's seige guns blasted Drogheda's walls on 11 September 1649. A full assault follows. At Mill Mound Aston surrenders. Cromwell orders Aston and his men be killed. Re-enactment shown. Over 3,000 people died in Drogheda, with 1,000 killed at St Peter's Church where they sought refuge. Cromwell's writings on the burning of St Peter's Church are read, it was a righteous judgement of God on these barberous wretches. Cromwell is quoted as saying. His letter to Parliament in September 1649 is read, then Dr P.Lenihan of Limerick University comments on his words, then Ronald Hutton's views on Cromwell's killing of English Protestant Royalists in Drogheda. Ormonde's letter to Charles II in France is read detailing the terror caused by the New Model Army. Own Roe O'Neill decided to send his 5,000 troops South from Ulster to assist the Royalists. Cromwell then sent 5,000 men to Ulster and took 7,000 with him to attack Wexford. Professor Jane Chlmeyer profiles Wexford's importance to the Irish Confederates in the 1640s and its navy there. The Governor of Wexford felt his troops would surrender, Cromwell offered the same terms as he gave Drogheda, on 11 October Sinnot decided to surrender, but then disaster struck, Dr P Linehan explains what happened, Cromwell gets into Wexford before Sinnot surrenders. In total 2,000 soldiers and civilians died. Dr P Linehan comments on Cromwell's use of Sods retribution to cover for the action. John Morrill wonders did he just lose control at Wexford, he makes a point out of the fact Cromwell never wrote any reflections on Wexford as a sign of a queasy conscience. In both Drogheda and Wexford Catholic clergy were killed . John Morrill comments on Cromwell's hatred of Catholic clergy and why. He being the saying of masses. Academics then comment on Cromwell's excesses in Drogheda and Wexford. Professor M O'Siochu says by now the weather was having an effect on Cromwell's army, he wanted to push into Munster to the protestant controlled town of Cork, the Marquis of Ormonde resisted calls to attack and Owen Roe O'Neill was cautious of field battles. Owen Roe O'Neill was also now ill and dying. He died on November 6th 1649 in Co Cavan. A crushing blow to hopes of Irish Catholics. The words of Hugh Dubh O'Neill are read out, about this loss. Hugh O'Neill was a nephew of Owen Roe, born in Spain. A veteran of continental wars, he would soon come face to face with Cromwell. | ||
DVD No. |
D07410 | Tape No. |
401 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7037 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 10th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
5 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, In London a memorial service was held for British Army dead in the Northern Ireland Troubles. Film report on Operation Banner from Paul Clarke. The British Army's longest ever campaign with almost 1,000 servicemen killed and over 6,000 wounded, old Film clips shown, and comments from Mary Moreland, a UDR widow, and Bishop of London R.Chatres' comments and then former UDR Soldier Gordon Acheson UDR funds, Frances Scanlon, and former RUC Chief Constable Ronnie Flanagan, followed by Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward and interview by Colonel Bob Stewart who recalls the Droppin Well Bombing in Ballykeel on 6 December 1982 and compares it to Northern Ireland today. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07400 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7031 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 15th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Panorama | ||
Programme Title: |
Omagh What The Police Weren't Told | ||
Description: |
This documentary claims that the British Intellegence monitored through GCHQ the phone calls of the Omagh bombers, before, during and after the attack. RUC's Ray White gives his comments. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
400 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5632 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 15th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 29 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At Jonesboro Co Armagh, William Frasier of the Unionist Victims Group FAIR discovered a 100lb dissident republican bomb. Film report shows beer keg device, with PSNI Chief Superintendent Alan McCrum's reaction. Then SF MLA Mickey Brady's comments. Then William Frasier's views, and DUP MLA Willie Irwin. In Dungannon at the weekend Eamon Hughes (48) was killed by a gang. Six people were arrested. Film report shows funeral of his father Frank Hughes in October 1990 killed by the LVF, Eamon was killed after leaving his daughter's 18th birthday party at the Foresters Club. Fr Colum Curry comments on the attack. Then SDLP Cllr Vincent Currie's reaction. Then Eddie McNally the Foresters' Club Chairman. At Stormont there is speculation over whether the scheduled Executive meeting on Thursday will go ahead as the SF / DUP deadlock continues. Film report from Ken Reid with SF MLA Conor Murpny's comments. Then the DUP's P.Robinson's comments in the Chamber on the deadlock. The UUP's Reg Empey criticises both parties. A one off £200 package from DSD Minister Margaret Ritchie for those in Northern Ireland affected by fuel poverty has been proposed. Film report then from Stormont Ken Reid comments on whether the payment will be approved with the Executive not meeting. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07400 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7032 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 15th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Panorama | ||
Programme Title: |
Omagh What the Police Weren't told | ||
Description: |
In this programme, Panorama suggests the Omagh Bombers of 15 August 1998 were being monitored by GCHQ Intelligence Chiefs and their telephone calls recorded as they drove the bomb into Omagh that day. But this and other vital intelligence was never passed to the RUC Investigating Detectives. Jeremy Vine introduces the programme, presented by John Ware, which begins with a Film clip of the recent Memorial Service for Omagh, Ten Years On, and the families struggle to have the words murdered by Terrorists on the Memorial. A BBC news clip from 17 August 1998 shows Tony Blair's promises to hunt down the Bombers . Then Mary Ellis who was injured in the bombing recalls the death of Oran Doherty (8) beside her. Then Bernie Doherty on her loss, Lawrence Rush describes the loss of his wife Elizabeth. Then Elizabeth Gibson on her sister Esther's death, another television clip from 18 August 1998 shows RUC Chief Constable R.Flanagan say no stone will be left unturned in the hunt for the killers. John Ware says some stones were unturned as what lay under them was 'Secret Intelligence'. He says tonight he's going to lift those stones, to see if the bombers could have been caught, or even stopped before Omagh. Ware then profiles the dissident republican bombs before Omagh, designed to destroy the Peace Process. RUC Special Branch had identified the main players by tapping their telephones, but to tap telephones over in the Republic RUC Special Branch asked GCHQ to help from its Listening station at Cheltenham, England. Former Assistant Chief Constable RUC, Raymond White confirms this, when the dissident republican bomb squad targeted Banbridge. GCHQ were listening to their telephones, 'the bricks are in the wall' was the code for bomb planted. The bombers' warning call to 999 is replayed. The bomb exploded, 38 people were injured, two weeks later the bomb squad moved again GCHQ was again listening in, John Ware asks was this monitoring being done live, it says it was as the RUC Special Branch were warned on the 14 August 1998 a car bomb was coming North. Raymond White comments on Special Branch hopes to stop the car. Ware says telephone records show at 12.41pm bombers begin to use their mobiles. It was first of nine coded exchanges during bomb run Telecomms Consultant Greg Smith explains GCHQ's task in gathering the information, and the electronic signature is needed, Raymond White describes the wording used by bombers to each other. At 12.50pm public telephone box used to call scout car, telephone box was also bugged, the voice was believed to be Liam Campbell, OC (MISSING SENTENCE) boards were open, this should have tipped off GCHQ a bomb was on its way says J.Ware. At 1.30 pm the words we are re-crossing the line were picked up. It was now in Northern Ireland and tracking was not easier. Nuala O'Loan former Police Ombudsman says GCHQ could have alerted RUC in Omagh, at 2.10pm the bombers arrived in Omagh, Raymond White comments on a golden nugget phrase like "bricks are in the Wall". Samaritans receive bomb warning, Police call to its men played, CCTV shows shoppers then bomb explodes. Video clip shows aftermath then Lawrence Rush, Gerry McFarland, comments. J.Ware says the voice recordings if not used to stop the bombers could be used to bring Charges, BBC News 15 August 1998 shown. RUC Detectives weren't told of recorded calls or of Seamus Daly answering his Accountant on one of the Scoutcar mobiles. Film of Daly shown. Five telephones used were associated with the name Seamus, RUC weren't told. Raymond White talks about that Golden Hour. Special Branch deny they got the telephone intercepts within six hours. R.White says it was days later before Special Branch were told anything. GCHQ said it came late as they 'missed it'. J.Ware says the RUC / CID then make a similar complaint against Special Branch, but SF say they briefed CID immediately, but Ware says it's clear CID didn't get all as GCHQ Forbade Special Branch tell CID there were intercepts. CID had nothing to bring charges. J.Ware explains then Police Officer says it took RUC 22 minutes to find five telephones used. Raymond White comments on leads. Ware comments on government and legal positions, on intelligence. Then R.White gives his view on intelligence threshold, and GCHQ withholds information. He's amazed and dismayed. Film clip of Seamus Daly now. J.Ware says CID weren't given evidence, R.White agrees. Closing comments from J.Vine on latest update on MI5 position. | ||
DVD No. |
D0744 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7033 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 16th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
52 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Cromwell In Irealnd Part 2 | ||
Description: |
Further analysis of Cromwell's impact on Ireland over nine months in 1649; his motives. This documentary/drama recreates some incidents and portrays comment from academics. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
401 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5637 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 16th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
14 mins 35 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has arrived in Stormont for all party political talks in an attempt to free up the current impasse between SF and the DUP. He has told politicians here to set a date for the devolution of policing and justice. Film report covers Brown's comments in Stormont, and then some analysis from F.McKinney of the speech's content. Following yesterday's BBC Panorama programme titled Omagh What the Police Weren't Told. The relatives of Omagh victims have threatened legal action against the British government, and its intelligence agency at GCHQ, if they don't handover tapes or transcripts of telephone calls of the RIRA bombers. Film report from families' news conference with M.Gallagher's comments on the government withholding information about a serious crime, then Jason McCue the Families' lawyer comments, followed by relative Godfrey Wilson's views. In Courts Mervyn Moon (20) has pleaded guilty to murdering Catholic Ballymena School Michael McIlveen in 2006. Film report. In the Northern Bank Robbery trial the Court has been hearing more evidence about how Chris Ward moved money pretending it was rubbish. Also in the Courts three men have been accused of murdering Eamon Hughes (48) in Dungannon, they are Liam Murray (21) Kievin Kinnear (24) and Kevin Toye (22) a fourth man Kevin Murray (39) is accused of attempting to murder Kevin Hughes. Film report also covers last night's candlelight Vigil for Eamon Hughes. Also in Courts two men have been charged with murdering journalist Martin O'Hagan seven years ago. Film report names the men as Neil Hyde (28) and N.Lecky (42) Robin King (42) is accused of perverting the course of justice he is a leading LVF member, and his brother Andrew King is on the run a Catholic man Mark Kennedy (28) also faces charges. Sunday World Editor Jim McDowell gives his reaction to the charges. Back in the Studio political Editor Ken Reid gives reaction amongst Stormont politicians to G.Brown's speech today, with live comment from DUP's N.Dodds. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07400 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7034 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 16th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Coverage of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's speech at Stormont with political reaction. BBC political Editor Mark Davenport's report covers Brown's day. Firstly he visited Shorts (Bombardier) in East Belfast, then he went to Stormont and addressed MLAs whom he told to set a date for transfer of policing and justice to Northern Ireland. Afterwards SF Gerry Adams welcomed his remarks, UUP's Reg Empey felt Brown was scolding Unionists. Then Finance Minister N.Dodds (DUP) says devolution will only happen when there's confidence in the community, he feels people are more concerned with bread and butter issues, than devolving police and justice powers. He then comments on the issues he raised with the British Prime Minister. Serious questions have been raised about the independent of the Historical Enquiries Team in a report by University of Ulster Academic Dr Patricia Lundy, because it has so many RUC and former Special Branch Officers working for it. Film report reviews why the HET was set up, and says the HET team includes in its Command Team a former RUC Special Branch Officer who worked in intelligence for 30 years. The details of the report are highlighted then PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde rejects the report's criticisms. Dr Lundy in a statement says her report wasn't intended for public release. (6.30 pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07400 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7035 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 16th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
51 mins 53 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Cromwell in Ireland, Part 2 | ||
Description: |
The second part of this series gives further analysis of Cromwell's impact on Ireland over nine crucial months in Documentary / Drama format with comments of various academics. It begins with a review of Ireland's troubled state in mid 17th century and Cromwell's reasons for re-conquering Ireland to deliver a righteous judgement of God upon these 'barberous wretches'. The massacres of Drogheda and Wexford were a shocking statement of intent. This episode begins with Hugh Dubh O'Neill and 2,000 Ulstermen heading South to confront Cromwell. Dr Michael O'Siochru's comments after two months in Ireland Cromwell controlled most of the Eastern and Southern coastline, as the weather worsened, the New Model Army sought winter quarters. Cromwell estimated he had only 3,000 troops left fit for battle. At the River Barrow, Ormonde missed an opportunity to attack due to his indecision. Cromwell's letter to Parliament on the condition of his Army read out, he pressed onto Waterford his seige guns were bogged down in the mud. Cromwell decided to go by sea, meanwhile protestants in Cork and Kinsale abandoned the Royalist cause. At Duncannon the garrison included O'Neill's Ulster troops, here Cromwell would suffer his first setback . Cromwell's son-in-law Henry Ireton attacked the Fort with 2,000 men, and was beaten back. Waterford has saved the fate of Drogheda and Wexford. In 1650 Cromwell received reinforcements from England. Dr P.Linehan University of London, lists the strengths of Cromwell's Army as money, ships, seige guns, horses and then more money. In quick succession Cromwell captured towards across Munster including Kilkenny, the Royalists' Army struggled but Cromwell's war was piecemeal with no knockout blow. Dr P.Linehan says by now Cromwell had vowed no religious tolerance of Catholics, and many protestants had deserted the Royalist cause, the conflict was largely English / Irish in nature. Cromwell next moved on Clonmel it was defended by 1,200 Ulster Catholic troops under Hugh Dubh O'Neill, he was a veteran of wars in Europe. Dr P.Lenihan comments. Cromwell begins with bombardment, it smashes North Wall, New Model Army begin front assault, but O'Neill counters creating a killing ground of the advancing New Model Army in Short Street. Dr M.O'Siochu explains how it worked. Cromwell lost 3,000 of his 10,000 men, his biggest reversal, but H.O'Neill abandoned the Town and headed to Waterford, John Morrill University of Cambridge comments on Clonmel. Cromwell's biggest setback in 10 years of war. Dr P.Linehan's views, Clonmel's Mayor John Whyte met Cromwell to discuss surrender. John Morrill comments on Cromwell's actions at Clonmel, his calvary caught up with O'Neill's camp followers and killed hundreds of men. Meanwhile Parliament told Cromwell they wanted him home as trouble was brewing in Scotland. Charles had made an alliance with Scottish Presbyterians, who assembled an Army. Cromwell led an Army North, on 27 May 1650 Cromwell left Ireland. After only nine months, in the country, but left a bitterness that would last centuries. Cromwell's Declaration to the Catholic Bishops and Clergy in 1650 is read by an Actor. Dr M.O'Siochu comments that Cromwell's Hill invasion was only part of the story, his Parliament in England had begun to pass laws that would change Ireland forever, but the task of completing the Conquest of Ireland fell to Henry Ireton. John Morrill profiles Ireton's background, and his characteristics he adopted more cautious approach to the campaign. In Ulster the Irish elected Bishop of Clogher H.McMahon as new leader while Hugh Dubh O'Neill was in Munster. On 21 June near Letterkenny McMahon was defeated by the English, McMahon was hung and Owen Roe's only son was also executed with other officers. Dr P.Linehan comments on the new guerilla or Tory campaign. Ormonde's letter to Charles Stewart sums up the Royalist position, he fled to France. In summer 1651 the Irish looked abroad to Charles Stewart in Scotland and the Duke of Lorraine in Brussels . Meanwhile at Limerick, Hugh Dubh O'Neill commanded the garrison against H.Ireton, in June 1651 the bombardment began, and a long seige began, cramped inside Limerick was 28,000 people, food ran low. Dr P.Linehan comments on Hugh.D.O'Neill sending out civilians to flee, Ireton caught them and hanged them in sight of the walls. The plague was also rampant in Limerick, Dr P.Linehan explains the effects of the plague on the City and across Ireland at that time. Summer became Winter, Limerick received no reinforcements and at the Battle of Worcester Cromwell defeated Charles Stewart's Scottish allies. On 27 October 1651, Hugh Dubh.O'Neill surrendered to Ireton, in Limerick 8,000 had died, Ireton let most of surviving Soldiers march away unharmed, but executed 20 officers and Clergy. Hugh O'Neill faced a court martial. A reconstruction of it is shown, O'Neill wants apologies for Clonmel, John Morrill comes on the court martial exchanges over what to do with O'Neill, who is imprisoned in England. Dr P.Linehan comments on the continued Irish resistance, not it was for acceptable terms not to win. H.Ireton died of the plague a few weeks later. After three years Hugh O'Neill was released and went to live in Spain. Galway surrendered in the following years, a guerilla war by Tories continued, Parliament then targeted the local Catholic populations for supplying the Tories, many of the atrocities of the war date from this period. The land was divided into protected areas and enemy ones which were earmarked for destruction by a scorched earth policy. Dr P.Lenihan comments on the effects were famine. Hundreds of civilians found in 'enemy zones' were hanged. Writings from Eamon an Dùna at that time are read out describing the murders done by New Model Army; starving and desperate some Catholics joined the New Model Army, says M.O'Siochu, undefeated the Tories were eventually given the option by Parliament of going into voluntary exile overses. 40,000 men took up this offer. In April 1653 the last stronghold of Irish in Cavan surrendered, the writings of Sean O'Connall from 1653 are read out. In four years since Cromwell arrived the population of Ireland had declined by a quarter through war, hunger and disease. University of Galway's Professor N.Canny previews Ireland's condition and status at this time. The English Parliament decided to transplant Irish Catholic landowners West of the Shannon. Dr P.Lenihan comments on the 'To Hell or Connaught' policy and the Act of Settlement is commented on by Ronald Hutton of Bristol University, as a sort of 'Final Solution' for Ireland. Dr P.Lenihan says the transplantation didn't happen on the massive scale planned and explains why. Then Jane Chlmeyer of TED comments. Ireland is now a Colony. In 1641 local Irish owned 60% of Ireland by end of Cromwell's settlement, they owned 10-12%. Cromwell established the protestant ascendancy of the 18th century / 19th century at this time. Ronald Hutton comments also in 1650s thousands of Catholic women and children were shipped to the Caribbean Colonies to work on sugar plantations . By 1660 almost 50,000 Irish had been transported, Ronald Hutton comments on the reaction in England to this. Cromwell on 3 September 1658 died in bed, got a State Funeral to Westminister Abbey. May 1660 Charles II returned, exhumed Cromwell and Ireton, had a mock execution. Charles restored Monarchial government, Ronald Hutton comments on Cromwell's reputation in England, then AJP.Taylor's comments on the 'Curse of Cromwell' John Morrill comments on Cromwell's legacy in Ireland. Then Dr P.Linehan's views on his legacy. M.O'Siochu says he laid the foundations of a Future Irish Nationalism. | ||
DVD No. |
D07410 | Tape No. |
401 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7038 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 16th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
75 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Where was Your Family during the Famine? | ||
Description: |
In this programme three Irish people, broadcaster Eddie Hobbs, Journalist John Waters and model and Guinness Family member Jasmine Guinness use archives to trace back their ancestors during the Great Famine and explore how they were affected by it, bearing in mind one million people died and two million emigrated between 1845-1851. It begins with Eddie Hobbs, who comments on his mother's research into her Family Tree, The Sullivans, but the information he has on the Hobbs In is just a blank. He's Filmed in Cork talking with his mother Elizabeth about relatives as they look at photographs. Then John Waters admits he has avoided looking up his family history but he's keen to find out now. He visits his mother in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, to get some starting information. His family gather round and look at photographs. His mother's grandfather was alive in the 1840s but nobody talked about the Famine she says. Then Jasmine Guinness says she feels people will make false assumptions about her because of her wealthy family name. She explains her family background. She grew up in a cottage in her grandfather's Castle grounds. Her mother's side of the family are called Casey, are a mystery to her and she's keen to learn about them. She says Guinness was the first company to give its workers pensions and they built hospitals, houses and schools. She doesn't know what the Guinness brewery circumstances were in the 1850s. She visits her father Patrick Guinness in Kildare, Great grandson times 4 then Arthur Guinness' family tree shown. Both look at family photographs and discuss past relatives. Benjamin Guinness ran the brewery in the 1850s. John Waters then reads from the Roscommon Journal. In March 1846, describing the conditions at that time, 1841 census recorded that half of all rural families lived in one room cabins. 145,000 families were evicted at this time, in Strokestown House, Roscommon Major Denis Mahon undertook land clearances in 1847 he evicted 3,000 people, and was murdered on his own estate. Professor Kevin Whelan from the University of Notre Dame takes Waters on a tour of the house and explains the lifestyle. He then visits the Roscommon Workhouse set up in the 1840s, over 200,000 died in Workhouses during the Famine, the conditions in Castlerea Workhouse are described, from writings. Meanwhile Eddie Hobbs returns to Cork to see what it was like there in the 1840s. The Port was busy during the Famine years. UCC's Dr Larry Geary comments, a list showing foodstuffs exported out of Cork on a single day is shown, Cork had a middle class then, and Cork had food riots where the military opened fire on the poor. A Cork Examiner article from 28 September 1846 is read about one such riot, then a letter from Cork Merchant is read dated December 1846, to the Duke of Wellington describing the dying on the streets. Jasmine's family were in Dublin in 1840s. She visits a Famine Ship to see what conditions were like onboard. QUB's Dr Peter Gray describes the voyage to her. An oral account of Dublin in 1848 is read describing the dwellings of the poor, photographs of Guinness workers in the 19th century shown, Benjamin Guinness in 1855 paid for the costly restoration of St Patrick's Cathedral. In Dublin in 1880 his son Edward set up the Iveagh Trust social housing scheme but how did Jasmine's ancestors display their charity to the Famine victims. Hobbs visits the National Archive (Hobbs) to see the 1911 census entry of his family. Fionna Fitzsimmons, Director of Research finds his great grandfather, and helps him trace the family back. The Griffiths' Valuation, a land tax record shows John Hobbs at 13 Locklane Cork in 1847. The family tree is shown, meanwhile John Waters heads for Sligo Townhall, he checks the 1911 census record to get information on his grandfather, who was born in 1858. The 1901 census however had his grandfather aged 10 years younger, apparently this may have been done to qualify for an old age pension. He cross checks with parish records at Mount Edward Church, Nicola Morris assists him, with questions raised by the census. They look for baptism records to get his grandfather's true date of birth, which is 1858, other siblings were born during the Famine period. Family Tree shown. Jasmine tries to find out how her ancestor Benjamin reacted to the horrors of the Famine. Historian Derek Wilson profiles his ambition and a painting is shown. He says the Upper classes were insulated from the Famine especially in Dublin, a letter written by Arthur Guinness to Benjamin is read (1849). In it he asks what he can do to help the Starving poor. Benjamin however subscribed to the Laissez-faire attitude of the then British government. Jasmine then visits Iveagh House, Benjamin Guinness' home from 1856-1858, where the Historian Pat Liddy says he did contribute to a Famine Relief Fund, he paid £5.00 on a regular basis, most of his contemporaries gave £10.00 or £20.00. Liddy defends him by saying he created employment. Eddie Hobbs knows his great grandfather worked in Cork's Butter Market so he visits those records. In 1838 he is mentioned in a minutes of a meeting. During the Famine, cork's Merchant class was worried about the spread of disease during the Famine, and they placed on armed guard at the City entrance to keep the poor out. A 26 April 1847 letter from Cork's Constable to Dublin Castle is read out. Hobbs then visits the Lough Road area, where a letter gives a contemporary account of Cork City in the Famine is read out. At the Butter Market where his great grandfather worked, Dr Colin Rynne of UCC describes what it would have looked like back then, it was a world leading Market. Hobbs says his family didn't lose anyone in the Famine. Neither were the Guinnesses. Jasmine then decides to see if her mother's family were affected by the Famine. They search for the Caseys, but begin by looking at family photographs. Liz's grandparents Joe and May Casey moved from Belfast in the 1920s, so they start their search there. Meanwhile John Waters visits genealogist Nicola Morris to view a document from Grange in February 1847. It's a list of recent Famine dead and includes John Waters aged 18, who was a brother of John's great grandfather. John is very emotional. Meanwhile Eddie Hobbs reads the last will and testament of his ancestor, not only did his family survive the Famine but they thrived after it, he left 20 houses. Eddie Hobbs gives his reaction. Then in Belfast Jasmine and Liz search for Joe and May Casey's records in the Linenhall Library. Genealogist Rob Davison finds a Marriage Certificate, written in Irish in 1912. Their great great grandfather Francis Casey set up a business in Belfast in 1877. Francis Casey her great grandfather was born in 1849. Family tree shown. Meanwhile John Waters visits the area his father grew up in. The land had been in the Waters family for generations and it's where John's grandfather and eight siblings grew up. Throughout the Famine years, Kevin Whelan (Notre Dame) shows him the records and discuss conditions back then, and why did people who lived through the Famine not talk about it. John Waters gives his reaction. Jasmine and Liz have found before moving to Belfast in the 1870s Jasmine's great great grandfather grew up on a farm in County Tyrone at Carrycastle, where the population dropped by 50% in the Famine. They stand on the same land with a Caledon Estate map from 1872 and view the Caseys' 22 acres. This area of South Tyrone was badly affected by the Famine, even though the Earl of Caledon was a pretty caring Landlord. A letter from the Chairman of the local Relief Committee to Sir R.J.Booth in Dublin Castle on 18 February 1847 is read out, describing the local conditions and calling for help. Jasmine and Liz give their reactions. Nicola Morris brings John Waters to a Sligo cemetery, where they find the Waters' family plot which has no marker, he gives his reaction to what he has discovered about his family's story, he feels we owe these generations some kind of commemoration. In remembrance, he calls them great but anonymous people and he criticises the authorities at the time of the Famine for letting it happen. The population in Ireland in 1845 was 8.5 million, by 1900 it was only 4 million. Eddie Hobbs is Filmed visiting a Famine burial site in Cork and gives his reaction. | ||
DVD No. |
D07420 | Tape No. |
401 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7039 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 17th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
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Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
In Cold Blood | ||
Description: |
This documentary tells how the PSNI caught the killers of David Cupples (22/9/02). He was beatin to death by Loyalists when they thought he was a Catholic. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
400 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5633 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 17th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 41 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
G.Brown has ordered a review of GCHQ telephone tapping evidence from the day of the Omagh bombing by the RIRA. Film report with reaction from Omagh victims' families. Spokesman M.Gallagher, who welcomes the move but laments it will last three months. Kevin Skelton says they still take legal action against the British government. Carol Radford is concerned at reviews as there have been so many. Then Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward says the review is an important move and PSNI Chief Constable H.Orde welcomes it also. At Stormont, the DUP and SF are still in stand off over tomorrow's scheduled Executive meeting. Film report on latest situation from Ken Reid, with M.McGuinness and P.Robinson comments as they visited the Titanic Quarter in East Belfast. Then Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward says progress is being made. A Council by-election is being held in Fermanagh today, after the death of DUP Veteran Joe dodds and UUP objections to co-opting a replacement. In Dunmurry the Lagmore Drive home of Deborah Finlay was blasted with a shotgun with dissident republicans blamed for the attack. Film report with Deborah Finlay interview and her partner. Another arrest has been made in the Police Enquiries into the killing of Sunday World Journalist Martin O'Hagan. Film report. Relatives for Justice have called for the HET to be scrapped following the Lundy Report revelations yesterday. Film report reviews the 2005 setting up of the HET and details the fact Lundy report says 66 people of its 166 total workforce are former RUC and Special Branch personnel, then Relatives for Justice Mark Thompson gives his reaction, followed by Alice Harper views, her father was killed by British Paras on August 1971 in Ballymurphy, then PSNI's Chief Constable H.Orde says the HET is independent. University of Ulster says this was a draft document not ready yet for publication. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07400 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7036 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 17th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins 46 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
In Cold Blood | ||
Description: |
This documentary profiles how the Police using Forensics caught the killers of David Cupples in North Belfast, he was beaten to death by Shankill Road Loyalist Youths who thought he was a Catholic, on Sunday 22 December 2002. The programme begins with a grim reconstruction of David's body being found then his brother Stephen recalls the family being told. Then David's father John's recollections of going to the Royal Hospital and seeing David's injuries. then PSNI Detective Inspector Peter Moore recalls the search for clues at the Crime Scene, with only a pool of blood found. The family recall David's death in hospital, on Christmas Day, a news report is shown of his death, with family photographs, and family recollections of David's characteristics, and life until he died. His father had offered to drive him to work that Sunday morning, but David was dropped off at the Mater Hospital as he wanted to walk in. The post mortem details are revealed, then Detective Inspector Peter Moore recalls 30 evidence searches in Clifton Park Avenue area for a weapon, without success. The Police also considered a motive. On 27 December 2002, the PSNI got their first breakthrough in the case. Peter Moore describes hearing a male arrived at a nearby Service Station to the crime and demanded the CCTV security tapes the PSNI now had a focussed suspect, he wasn't given the tapes, and actually he wasn't even on the tape as it had run out, but his arrival was taped with two other males. The car occupants were Darren Paul and Brian Dixon with William Hill being the man who entered the petrol station. Dr Leslie Bowie of Facial Verification Bureau (FVB) in Scotland explains the identification process. On 28 December Brian Dixon and Darren Paul were arrested and their houses searched. William Hill couldn't be found, but clothes found revealed blood traces. Peter Moore recalls what William Hill's brother Edward told him about the clothes. Dixon and Paul interviews recalled by P.Moore, they said William Hill told them he had killed a Catholic with a brick and wanted the video tape. The search for Hill continued. Hill's girlfriend recalls a row in a shebeen the night before the killing. PSNI mapped Hill and Cupples' movements that morning. Peter Moore describes why, reconstruction shown. On 1 January 2003 Hill arrested, Peter Moore recalls Hill's arrogance during interview. He was charged on 5 January 2003. Edward Hill charged with assisting offenders. P.Moore recalls William blaming his brother for not burning clothes. Months later William Hill's letters to his girlfriend found in search, in it he tells her he murdered David Cupples, then Jason Bennett a Senior Scientific Officer, records linked William Hill to the partly burnt jacket. William Hill's trial began in April 2005. All pleaded guilty, Hill got 13 years minimum on life sentence. David Cupples' family recall their reactions, the other three defendants, Edward Hill, Paul and Dixon got three years suspended sentences. The Cupples' family recall how David's organs were donated to other people and saved their lives, a memorial garden was erected in David's honour. (Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07420 | Tape No. |
401 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7040 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 18th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Today's planned Stormont Executive meeting didn't take place, with no sign of an immediate breakthrough, the stalemate between SF and the DUP continues. Film report from Ken Reid with comments of P.Robinson (DUP). M.McGuinness (SF) views on the DUP default as he sees it. Earlier UUP's R.Empey and SDLP's M.Ritchie gave their reactions to the stalemate. Then in Studio Ken Reid gives his analysis of the current situation. In Fermanagh, the DUP's Arlene Foster won the Council by-election to replace deceased Joe Dodds. Film report with A.Foster's criticism of the UUP, and then UUP's tom Elliott's reply. SF came second, SF's Debbie Coyle comments on their vote. In Dungannon the funeral of Eamon Hughes, murdered after his daughter's 18th birthday party. Film report with republican guard of honour for Cortege and comments of Fr Dean Colum Curry. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07420 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7041 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 19th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 32 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In West Belfast residents have appealed for an end to punishment attacks. Film report reviews latest shooting in Colin Glen area with comments of Annie Armstrong of the Colin Neighbourhood project. Then views of Jim McCarthy of Community restorative Justice (CRJ) followed by others, locals' remarks then Deborah Finlay whose home was attacked recently gives her reaction. In North Belfast's Queen Victoria Gardens, a number of families have been forced out by anti-social behaviour. From gangs of youths, Film report with comments of unnamed resident, then local Minister Rev Robert Beckett blames drugs and alcohol, then DUP MP Nigel Dodds' reaction, he calls for regeneration of the area. In Courts South Armagh man Turlough McAllister has appeared on dissident republican terror charges. Film report on this Court appearance and his father is Jim McAllister a former SF councillor who heads up the Campaign for the family of Paul Quinn. Also in Courts Martin Murray (21) has been in Court charged with killing Eamon Hughes in Dungannon Film report. At the Michael Stone trial, the Judge has refused a defence application to have two charges of attempted murder dropped. Film report. In Belfast's Crumlin Road, SF's G.Kelly welcomes the Lotto Fund £.5 million backing for the Cliftonville Community Regeneration Forum. Film report with Forum's Catherine O'Kane's remarks then Niamh Hawkins of Let Youth Lead comments, then Tony Anglin, Cliodna McGurk, and Olympic boxing bronze medal winner Paddy Barnes' comments, followed by amusing comments of G.Kelly being back in The Crum! (6pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07420 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7042 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 22nd Sep 2008 | Duration: |
52 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Breakout | ||
Description: |
The story of the 1983 escape from the Maze prison told by its leaders Gerry Kelly, Bobby Storey and Brendan McFarlane. It also includes prison officiers comment and contemporary film clips. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
400 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5634 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 22nd Sep 2008 | Duration: |
59 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Breakout | ||
Description: |
This documentary tells the story of the 1983 Breakout by 38 members of the PIRA from the Maze (Long Kesh) prison H-Blocks, it's a story told by three of the PIRA leaders who organised the escape and for the first time a Prison Officer contributes. The three Republicans are Gerry Kelly, Bobby Storey and Brendan 'Bik' McFarlene, the Prison Officer (PO) is called Campbell Courtney. The programme begins with some old Film of Long Kesh and then the new Maze prison, Bobby Storey recalls it's intimidating nature. Then Brenda McFarlane comments on it's security. G.Kelly recalls it's impregnable fortress title. Brendan McFarlene the big numbers of life sentence prisoners meant many focussed on getting out. G.Kelly recalls his desire to escape . Bobby Storey describes the camp escape officer Larry Marley's role in organising a collective approach to escapes, he recalls one difficulty was prisoners were moved in blocked out windows / vans. Marley's first task was to get the geography of the H-Blocks in relation to each other. Prisoners gathered information while working. On visits on parole etc. B.McFarlane recalls Marley's Motto was think Big. Eighteen months earlier the prison was the centre of the Hunger strikes, old Film clips of Blanket men shown, and Margaret Thatcher, then Bobby Sands' funeral. PO C.Courtney recalled how tense the prison was at this time, he was shocked by first death. Storey, Kelly, recall anger at POs then Kelly describes the change in tactics, Storey elaborates on trying to create a friendlier relationship with the POs, all designed to gather information. McFarlene's comments then Storey details how this new tactic was a problem for some Republicans, Kelly agrees, he says the POs thought they'd broken the prisoners' wills. McFarlene describes how they got information from simple conversations. Storey recalls in H7 the Screws eventually let prisoners into the Circle, the nerve centre of the H-Block to clean floors. McFarlane recalls what he could do, PO C.Courtney comments on this tactic, then McFarlane recalls finding out about the prison food lorry. Storey adds more detail on it. Then G.Kelly on the importance of the lorry driver. The programme narrator then describes the layout of the four wings of an H-Block and its Circle area. Kelly says the Circle had to be taken first. McFarlene describes the plan coming together on paper, Secretary was crucial, Kelly / McFarlane explain, but firearms were needed says B.Storey. Kelly agrees. Outside the PIRA agreed to back the plan and guns were smuggled in. B.Storey reviewed the situation at that time, then McFarlane explains why they chose Sunday 25 September 1983. All three recall their feelings that morning. Storey recalls McFarlane gathered the POs' names on duty that day, so they could match 12 PO uniforms to prisoners' size McFarlane recalls PO John Adams being on duty in the Circle. McFarlane and Kelly were armed, Tony McAllister and Brendan Meade followed them, they were circle area orderlies, once in position the code word was Bumper. The narrator using a map shows where the prisoners were positioned, and tells what they had to do. G.Kelly (Storey recall using aggression). Storey recalls producing the guns and putting the POs on the floor, he explains the series of actions that followed, and getting control of the key man in The Circle control room, Kelly explains handling John Adams, a problem arose, J.Adams tried to raise the alarm, Kelly shot him but only nicked him. The shots weren't heard, the POs were tied up, uniforms removed, IRA statement read out. Prisoners were in control waiting on the food lorry. Storey explains, Kelly names Dary McLaughlin as the lorry driver. Thirty eight prisoners get into the lorry, G.Kelly gets in well of lorry beside the driver, they head to Tally Lodge, the control for the main gate out Kelly explains, at the Tally Lodge prisoners planned to capture the Lodge and drive out, but POs clocked in here also, Kelly recalls his conversation with Dary McLaughlin, Storey arrests the PO, they had control, C.Courtney gives his version of that event. A telephone call comes in, McFarlene gets Senior Officer to the telephone who tells emergency control room the alarm had been set off accidentally. He tried to send a signal but it wasn't picked up. Meanwhile the POs changed shift, Storey recalls 24 POs coming in, Campbell Courtney recalls the event, he says eventually all hell broke loose, McFarlene says POs blocked the exit with cars, the lorry couldn't get out. C.Campbell recalls seeing the prisoners jump from the van and run out, McFarlane recalls fights all around the gate watched by the British, five POs were stabbed including Jimmy Ferris, Storey recalls holding POs back with pistols, C.Courtney recalls being shot in the leg, for POs it was everyman for himself, they divided into three teams. McFarlane recalls hijacking two cars and a van, Seamus McIlwaine was with him. They split up, McFarlane drove to a house which they took over, then B.Storey recalls hiding in the Lagan when the RUC arrived, and how they were caught in the reeds, they were stripped naked and taken to jail. G.Kelly and his men made it to a republican area in Lurgan, he recalls then a BBC news is shown, followed by news reports from around the world, C.Campbell recalls J.Ferris dying, Thatcher comments on Inquiry, B.Storey then recalls his joy that some comrades had escaped, meanwhile Mc Farlane's group had taken over a house belonging to a Christian family, he recalls his dilemma and the choice he made, the family promised not to telephone for 72 hours. In Lurgan Kelly and his men were stored under floorboards in a house, he describes the cramped conditions, they had a radio with an earpeice, but they smelled after two weeks in the place. Meanwhile McFarlane's men travelled at night along the railway tracks to Newry, he recalls the journey and his feelings of amazement in Newry, in a barn they got a family to go to republicans who took them over the border. After months in January 1984, Kelly and McFarlane, using false passports flew to Europe and resumed their PIRA activities. Kelly describes his sense of freedom, McFarlane recalls walking in Amsterdam. G.Kelly says he decided to continue with the struggle, both men recall security procedures that need to be followed, Kelly recalls it was a simple thing like a car accident that got them arrested in Amsterdam. Kelly / McFarlane recall the raid on their apartment. As newsclip shown of their arrest, and Court appearance, McFarlane recalls the 1986 extradition and his return to H7 wing, Kelly comments. The programme ends with an update on what the men are doing now, Bobby Storey is Chairman of Sinn Fein in Belfast, he gives Maze escape lectures to invited audiences, Brendan McFarlene is a voluntary worker for Sinn Fein, he married a Danish woman he met while on the run in Europe, Gerry Kelly is now a SF MLA and Junior Minister in the Northern Ireland government, and SF spokesman on Policing and Justice issues. Campbell Courtney and seven other POs were commended for bravery for their efforts on 25 September 1983. Campbell continued to serve at the Maze until its closure in 2000. Of the 38 prisoners involved in the Breakout, 19 were recaptured within two days, three were killed in later IRA operations, four escaped to the USA, one has never been seen or heard of again. H7 was demolished in November 2007. Film clip shown. | ||
DVD No. |
D07430 | Tape No. |
400 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7043 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 23rd Sep 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 25 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At the trial of Chris Ward on charges relating to the December 2004 Northern Bank robbery of £26 million, the bank's Assistant Manager Kevin McMullan has been giving evidence. Film report. The DUP and SF haven't been able to agree a way forward for Primary education here. A Film report examines the issue of entrance tests that some Grammar Schools want to introduce, the SF Minister C.Ruane's attitude to them, and the views of Primary School Head Marshall Kilgore, then views of Sam McGuinness the Principal of Limavady Grammer School, then in the studio QUB Professor Tony Gallagher gives his opinions on the current political blockage in Education, he hopes for a compromise decision with change being at 14 and not 11. At the Courts loyalist killer Michael Stone has told his trial he regrets not killing SF Gerry Adams and M.McGuinness in his Milltown attack. He also says he came close to killing Labour politician Ken Livingstone. Film report shows UTV interview from 2006 (November), today Stone said he took lives for God and Ulster and Ian Paisley. He says his Stormont attack was actually a performance Art Piece. The home of the Mayor Ballymoney, DUP Cllr John Finlay has been attacked. Film report on 8th attack. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07430 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7044 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 26th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
ITV | Channel: |
ITV 4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Prison Break | ||
Description: |
A recording of part of a programme dealing with the 1983 Maze escape told by Kelly, Storey and McFarlare. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
402 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5638 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 26th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 46 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Donegal, Declan Gallagher (26) has been shot in the neck and his girlfriend abducted as they returned to their home. Film report on the Derry man's ordeal in St.Johnstone, his girlfriend was later released, their pet dog was also shot, the Vet Gerald Roarty comments. In Castlewellan a GAA Club was burnt down in a Sectarian attack in revenge for IRA Slogans being painted on an Orange Hall last week. Film report with SF MLA Willie Clarke's views and amateur Film of the clubhouse on fire, Fireman Jed Anderson comments then Club Member Kevin Walsh's reaction. Then SDLP MLA Eamon O'Neill's views followed by UUP Cllr Dessie Patterson. Then St John's GAA Chair Jackie McMullan's views. In Edinburgh DUP's P.Robinson and SF's M.McGuinness put on a united front today as they attended a British / Irish Council meeting. Film report from Ken Reid, with comments of Irish PM Brian Cowan and P.Robinson and M.McGuinness on next week's North / South Council meeting. (6pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07430 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7045 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 26th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
ITV4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Prison Breaks | ||
Description: |
This documentary dealt with Prison Breaks in a very general sense across Britain, the section of the programme which dealt with the September 1983 Maze Escape of 38 PIRA prisoners is the only part of the programme included here, it's narrated by Actor Sean Bean and presented in a newspaper tabloid style, and has Film clips of the Maze and interviews with G.Kelly, Brendan McFarlane, and unnamed Prison Officers, plus Bobby Storey, who all give their versions of the escape, and the immediate aftermath. | ||
DVD No. |
D07430 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
7046 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 30th Sep 2008 | Duration: |
11 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
PSNI Chief Constable H.Orde says dissident republicans are competing to kill a PSNI Officer. Film report with H.Orde interview on this subject and the effects of the current political impasse at Stormont on terrorism, includes Film clip of dissident republicans training, and review of recent attacks by dissident republicans. Next report is from Stormont where Ken Reid comments on the SF/DUP talks taking place, and includes comments of SF's M.McGuinness on what he wants included in any Executive meeting agenda, he says it's unlikely an Executive meeting will happen on Thursday. Ken Reid comments on the crisis. Meanwhile UUP leader Reg Empey speaking at the Tory party conference in England has defended his plans to link up with the Tories from DUP criticisms. Film report with Tory Owen Patterson's comments. From Courts brief report on the latest from the trial of Chris Ward (26) who faces charges relating to the Northern Bank Robbery of December 2004. Outside the Courts Mary Devlin from Ballymurphy has begun a protest for Justice for her murdered son Gerard Devlin. Film report. In Poleglass a 21 year old man is arrested as drugs and a gun were found by the PSNI. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07430 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7047 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 1st Oct 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Deadlock at Stormont between the DUP and SF continues, a Film report asks can a resolution be found, begins with Ken Reid coverage of OFMDFM Committee meeting, where McGuinness and Robinson painted a positive picture for MLAs, UUP's D.Kennedy asked a question about their personal interacton. This is followed by Live analysis from Ken Reid on current events. The PSNI Chief Constable in an interview has said Police informers are not protected if they comit crimes, he also defended the Historical Enquires Team's work. Film report with reaction of Victims Campaigner Raymond McCord who says Police protected informers for years, and Orde's Statement is new policy. He wants corrupt Policemen who covered up murders jailed also. The report then profiles the Mark Haddock case. The group set up to locate the remains of the Disappeared, he's made another appeal for information. Film report deals with April 1978 disappearance of Brendan Mulgrew with his brother Kieran's comments, then Ken Bloomfield of the Independent Commission gives his opinions on their hopes of finding the Disappeared. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07430 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7048 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Oct 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
With no executive meetings taking place over a DUP/SF dispute about devoling Police and justice, N. Dodds (DUP) and C. Murphy (SF) debate the issues. The programme also examines the current enonomic crisis efforts on Northern Ireland. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
402 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5639 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Oct 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he begins with a look into the current stalemate at Stormont between the DUP and SF over the devolution of Policing and Justice powers to Northern Ireland. In the studio are Ministers Nigel Dodds and SF's Conor Murphy. Dodds begins by denying there is any division in the DUP between P.Robinson and himself on the issue saying it's about lack of Unionist community support for the idea, he denies this objection is a rather vague one to hide behind. Dodds quotes sources for his party belief in Unionist doubts. Then Conor Murphy is asked why SF are writing off dealing with a lot of important issues because of stalemate on this one, he says they aren't writing them off but they want an agreed agenda not one dictated by the DUP. He cites the obligations of the St.Andrew's agreement on the DUP and SF, and says SF have lived up to theirs. He's then asked why not accept an open agenda, but C.Murphy insists on an agreed agenda, Dodds defends an open agenda role and says he has money to allocate on fuel poverty etc and SF are holding up progress. He denies the DUP agreed to any timetable at St.Andrews for devolving Policing and Justice, and is questioned by M.Thompson on his version of what happened at St.Andrews' talks. C.Murphy denies SF are being irresponsible in holding up vital investment, he cites the DUP holding up investment in the Maze Stadium which would create thousands of jobs. M.Thompson has to step in to restore order in the discussion. Then C.Murphy cites the issue that SF wants sorted but the DUP are blocking, like the Maze Stadium an Irish Langugage Act and devolving Police and Justice, he says the Executive will only work with a partnership arrangement, and respect for each other. Dodds then replies that there are four parties at the Executive not just DUP and SF, and the issues concerning them, like economic issues which ordinary people want dealt with. C.Murphy wonders if there is a genuine partnership at the heart of this government. In the If You Ask Me Spot, Lindsay Allen comments on the plans to spread Civil Servant jobs out of Belfast and around Northern Ireland. With sarcastic remarks about solving Belfast's parking problems, he also comments on rising gas prices and the abolition of prescription costs from 2010. He also wonders if real politics will return to Northern Ireland when the UUP and Tories link up. With an economic meltdown of reading around the world, N.Thompson asks, if Stormont did meet, what could it do, to prevent local families from worldwide economic pressures, he introduces a Film report from Julia Paul about the bleak economic prospects. Local people comment on rising costs, realistically what can Stormont do, she asks Professor Paddy Hillyard of QUB, Alex Tennant of Save the Children then John McMullan of the Bryson Charitable Group, all come up with methods to help the poor in Society, and Northern Ireland's poverty trap. With the party conference season now over, Noel Thompson talks to GuardianJournalist Michael Whyte about which of the politicans won the battle for the public's Hearts and Minds. He gives his evaluation of the three party leaders in England. Nick Clegg, David Cameron and Gordon Brown and comments on how they all used their wives at the conference, and the different party views on the war in Afghanistan, and the current economic crisis. Programme ends with the comic taxi driver routine. (Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07440 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7051 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 3rd Oct 2008 | Duration: |
2 mins 16 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, in Coleraine a 16 year old boy was beaten by masked men and shot in the legs. Film report with PSNI's Inspector Una Duffin's comments. In North Armagh an Errigà activist has been warned by the PSNI that loyalists plan to attack him. (6pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07430 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7049 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 6th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Day The Troubles Began | ||
Description: |
A documentary examining the events of 5th October 1968 and the Civil rights March in Derry. Some of the people involved talk of the international influences from Eupope and USA that motivated them. It gives interviews with Eamon Melaugh, Bernadette Devlin, Eamonn McCann, Ivan Cooper, Finbar O'Doherty, John Burton, Austin Currie, Ken Bloomfield and Michael Farrell. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
402 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5640 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 6th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
6 mins 49 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Fermanagh another dissident republican bomb has been uncovered. Film report with political reaction from UUP MLA Tom Elliott and DUP's Arlene Foster, then SF MP M.Gildernew's views, followed by PSNI Chief Inspector A.Burton's reaction. In Malone Park Central in South Belfast a pipe bomb was defused in a back garden. Film report . Next report is from Ken Reid at Stormont, he gives information on the current political Impasse between the DUP and SF and he says the British, Irish and American governments are becoming concerned about the situation. With the US Special Envoy Paula Dobriansky coming over next week. Also today there was fresh friction between the DUP and SF when DUP MLA G.Campbell criticised the GAA. SF's S McIlduff called on Campbell to resign as Cultural Minister. Also today, in Stormont, political leaders including P.Robinson (DUP) offered Condolences to SF's M.McGuinness on the death of his mother Peggy at the weekend. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07430 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7050 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 6th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
59 mins 14 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Day the Troubles Began | ||
Description: |
This documentary examines the events around the Civil Rights Association March in Derry on 5th October 1968, which many view as the beginning of Northern Ireland's Troubles. The programme includes old Film clips and the views of some of those who marched that day, who recall the global influences on them at that time. The programme begins with a selection of television images of Martin Luther King in the USA, riots in the USA at anti Vietnam war demonstrations, views of French Student leader on Socialism. Czechoslovakian spring riots, Vietnam war pictures, and Northern Ireland Civil Rights Trouble as reported in the USA, all the above are accompanied by the Beatles singing Helter Skelter. Then Ian Paisley Senior condemns IRA as front for destruction of Northern Ireland. Then an interview with US Civil Rights Activist Tom Hayden on his recollections of the US CRA. He calls it a trial of blood. A television news clip shows Chicago August 1968 and the demonstration at the Democratic Party's National Convention, with Tom Hayden's remarks on his motivation to become involved. Then Film of Paris Student demonstrations in May 1968. With comments of French Student Activist Alain Geismar. Then American Civil Rights Campaigner Rev Jesse Jackson's views on why people join the various struggles, for equality all around the world. Then in Derry, Finbar O'Doherty of the Derry Housing Action Group describes Derry in the 1960s in three words Defeat, Despair, and the Dole. Eamon Melaugh of the Derry Labour Party says all Working Class suffered by Catholics suffered the most. A Film clip from a 1968 BBC Ulster in Focus programme shows how voting gerrymandering kept the Unionists in power in Derry even though they were a significant minority. William Houston of Londonderry Corporation makes excuses for it, then Eamon Melaugh calls the Unionist Policy vile, vindictive, and disgusting, and against common decency. Then Eamonn McCann of the Derry Labour Party recalls examples of discrimination in jobs, where a Catholic was refused a job for being too well qualified. Then a Film clip shows US Civil Rights March in Selma, Alabama in 1965 with comments of Jesse Jackson on its global impact, then Bernadette Devlin (McAliskey) recalls impact on her. Film of March 1968 Grosvenor Square protest in London shown, followed by remarks of Dr Simon Prince, author of Northern Ireland 1968, and the tactic used of getting Film of the State reacting with violence to protest. Michael Farrell of the Young Socialists Movement recalls his interest in America and of being in touch with Socialists in the US, and the exchange of literature, Anne Devlin of Young Socialists comments then Finbar O'Doherty on the international dimension, followed by Eamonn McCann's agreement with that point, QUB student John Burton recalls his hero Martin Luther King, then Jesse Jackson on King, with Film clip shown. Eamon Melaugh praises I Have a Dream speech, Film clip of it shown, then Ivan Cooper of Derry Labour Party views on King, Dr S.Prince then talks about the social changes King wanted to introduce in the USA, to help poor people. A television interview then shows Martin Luther King talking about his US movement being part of a worldwide struggle for freedom, John Burton recalls the violence directed against Martin Luther King and the CRA in Northern Ireland. Then Jesse Jackson says darkness can't stop light, nor the past the future. In Northern Ireland William Houston of the Londonderry Corporation gives the counterview on the need for civil rights, he blames two Marxists for the Trouble, and names Eamonn McCann, who then recalls meeting Dermot McClenaghan of the Derry Labour Party and going to a protest with him. A 1968 television Film clip shows Eamonn McCann talking about destroying Unionism. Then Eamon Melaugh comments on McCann's abilities, and they all recall resisting evictions and other housing actions used in Derry, a Film clip in 1968 shows Finbar O'Doherty public speaking, his sister Deirdre O'Doherty recalls his work in his Youth, then 1968 Film clip shows Ivan Cooper speaking on Derry's poor housing. Both he and Eamon Melaugh recall the communist / republican troublemakers' labels put on them, they are proud of Troublemaker labels. A 1968 Film clip shows French Student Alain Geismer talking about fighting for Liberty and Freedom. Simon Prince talks about similar themes in Northern Ireland. John Burton agrees, then F O'Doherty agrees, followed by Civil Servant in Northern Ireland. Ken Bloomfield says the French Student unrest did spread to QUB, which had always been a politically passive place before that. F O'Doherty says it's unfortunate that the Stormont government didn't see the Winds of Change blowing through America and Europe. B.Devlin then recalls the reasons behind the housing shortage in the Catholic wards in Dungannon in the 1960s. Austin Currie comments on the situation in Caledon and the Good Fellows and McKenna's cases, and the scandal involved, a 1968 Film clip shows A.Currie then, talking about the Caledon scandal, Ken Bloomfield recalls the choices facing the Unionist government at that time, Film clip of 24 August 1968 CRA March between Dungannon and Coalisland. A Currie recalls, then Film clip shows August 1968 Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia, M Farrell of the then Young Socialists movement his group's reaction to both events, Anne Devlin recalls how Young Socialists were received in Dungannon. B.Devlin recalls the RUC stopping the March, Czech invasion kept Dungannon out of the news. Then Film clip of Martin Luther King speech before he was killed. J.Jackson recalls his reaction, then funeral Film clip with Tom Hayden's reaction to King and Robert Kennedy murders. In Derry Eamon Melaugh was devastated, Simon Prince recalls riots following King's death, Film of August 1968 Democrat Convention in Chicago, shows a young Tom Hayden protesting, and then now he recalls the government view of them back then. Back in Derry, Eamonn McCann recalls plans for the CRA March in Derry on October 5th 1968, Eamon Melaugh recalls he wanted the March to end in the Diamond area, as a political symbol to Unionists, the March would also start in Duke Street on the Waterside, Dermie McClenaghan comments, then Ken Bloomfield recalls the Unionist government opposition, Eamonn McCann got the ban to his house. Jim McMullan a retired RUC man recalls being sent to Derry from Belfast. Eamonn McCann recalls events on morning of October 5th. Ivan Cooper recalls being arrested with McCann and released 20 minutes before the March would start. D.O'Doherty recalls Gerry Fitt at her house, Eamonn McCann recalls disappointment at the low turnout, home video clip shown, then on television clip MP Gerry Fitt introduces three labour MPs he brought with him, Dan Kerr from Rochester, Russell Kerr from Fenton and John Ryan from Uxbridge, then M.Farrell recalls driving to Derry, then Film clip shows RUC Officer reading out banning order, then Ivan Cooper appeals for calm. Eamonn McCann comments on RUC roadblocks, home video shows Marchers reach RUC lines, then Austin Currie recalls his position, he says Gerry Fitt was felled, then he got hit. Eamonn McCann recalls hearing someone say what about the Mexican Students as he went to speak, that person was Michael Devine who would later be a H-block hungerstriker. Ivan Cooper recalls an RUC Sergeant neighbour of his saying "What are you doing with this bunch of Fenians". Then Film shows RUC men beating the crowd with batons. B.Devlin says you could feel the hatred from the RUC, Eamonn McCann calls it a punishment operation, then M.Farrell's reaction, F.O'Doherty recalls being delighted by the RUC's overreaction, John Burton says it was a baptism Young Socialists didn't try to avoid. D.O'Doherty worked in the hospital she says 43 people had to have skull X-rays, including MP Gerry Fitt. Television clip shows Fitt's reaction, then RUC man Jim McMullan give their view of the event, then Ken Bloomfield says the Minister of Home Affairs didn't direct every RUC action as was believed. Dr Simon Prince gives his analysis that the Marchers unmasked the authoritarian image of Northern Ireland to the World. then Austin Currie says the day was a victory for the CRA. Followed by a US news clip on The Violence, tom Hayden remembers seeing it on television, he thought it was like Chicago, then Eamonn McCann recalls the importance of the television news clips, Dr Simon Prince says this was the point of no return, the start of The Troubles, the Unionists were wrong footed. A lot of violence from now on, just keeps escalating he says. B.Devlin remembers the momentous pace of events after October 5th, Eamonn McCann says things would never the the same again. Minister of Home Affairs Will Craig quoted as saying where you have a Catholic majority throughout the world, you have a racist backlash in the USA and in Northern Ireland, that backlash is Sectarianism. Paisley Film clip has have saying the violence is the fault of the Catholic Church. Eamonn McCann says he didn't expect a mass movement to grow so quickly, M.Farrell says they made a non-sectarian attempt to reform Northern Ireland. John Hume comments on the unstoppable CRA, then F.O'Doherty's views on that pivotal year, then Eamonn McCann, J.Jackson closing comments. (Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07440 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7052 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight Special | ||
Programme Title: |
Chris Ward Case | ||
Description: |
Coverage of today's acquittal of Chris Ward on charges of robbing the Northern Bank of £26million in January 2005. Journalist Liam Clarke gives his comments. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
402 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5641 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
27 mins 14 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
The Chris Ward Story | ||
Description: |
Presented by Brian Hollywood, this programme reviews the acquittal today of Twinbrook man Chris Ward on a charge, of being the 'Inside Man' in the PIRA robbery of £26.5 million from Belfast's Northern Bank in December 2004. A charge he has always denied. Brian Hollywood begins with a review of the events, when Chris Ward, and Kevin McMullan both bank employees, were kidnapped by an armed gang and their Families held hostage, then Film of C.Ward's Solicitor's statement outside the Court today. Niall Murphy expresses the anger of the Ward family over the prosecution, which they say was flawed. B.Hollywood then asks how did Chris Ward become the chief suspect, and how did the Police investigation unfold. A Film clip shows PSNI Chief Constable H.Orde in January 2005 say the PIRA was responsible, the British / Irish governments agreed, SF denied IRA involvement, over the New Year money was recovered, and a number of arrests made, raids in Cork, Dublin, and Belfast netted over £2 million, one year after the heist, Ward was charged and for the last five weeks has appeared in Court, he denies any involvement, Journalist Liam Clarke comments on the PSNI's embarassment over this case and the S.Hoey trial on Omagh bomb charges, he gives his view on why the case collapsed. Ward didn't appear to give evidence but on 18 January 2005 (DVD DO 5450) on a BBC Spotlight Titled The Kidnap, he talked in length to Kevin Magee about the Kidnap and Robbery. This section is repeated here and the transcript can be viewed at the notes relating to DVD DO5450. After his interview from January 2005 is shown again, B.Hollywood then gives the reaction of Northern Bank to the collapse of the case, Ward was sacked in 2005 for giving media interviews about the robbery, today his Solicitor said, "He will be going to an industrial tribunal". (See also 18/01/2005 BBC Spotlight DVD DO5450) | ||
DVD No. |
D07440 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7053 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 49 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Belfast man Chris Ward (26) has been acquitted on charges of being the 'Inside Man' in the PIRA's December 2004 robbery of £26.5 million from Belfast's Northern Bank. Film report with comments of Ward's Solicitor Niall Murphy on the farcical case of the PSNI. He claims because he was from Twinbrook he was thought guilty. This is followed by a further Film report from Fergal McKinney who looks back at the details of the December 2004 raid, and includes PSNI Chief Constable H.Orde's allegations the PIRA carried out the raid. Forensic Accountant John Horan gives his views on the PSNI's embarassment, this is followed by the views of SF MLA Alex Maskey who says this was a politically motivated prosecution. The Colonel of the RIR Ed Freely has said he is saddened by the controversy surrounding a planned coming home from Afghanistan parade planned for Belfast. Film report shows the warm reception the RIR received from Shropshire Council with Colonel Ed Freely interview. The DUP MP J.Donaldson has complained about the delay in the Billy Wright Inquiry receiving the necessary paperwork it requires from the British government. Film report, on the two years the Inquiry has already been sitting, and the case of the delays. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07450 | Tape No. |
Page 402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7054 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 13th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
1968 | ||
Programme Title: |
1968 - Part 1 | ||
Description: |
Four part series examining the global unrest in this year featuring first hand accounts by Irish people who witnessed the event and contemporary TV news clips, interviews with Eamonn McCann, P Rabbite, B. Devlin, Ivan Cooper, (Some of the interviews are in Irish) |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
402 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5642 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 13th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
25 mins 47 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
1968 | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1 | ||
Description: |
This is the First in a Four Part series which profiles the Wind of Change sweeping across Europe and the USA in 1968. A social revolution led by students, which included Civil Rights Marches in Northern Ireland and the USA, anti-Vietnam War protests. Student riots in France and the Czech Spring uprising. The programme includes old Film clips and interviews people who were involved in the various movements. Some interviews are in Irish with English subtitles, and the background music is from that era. It begins with a Film clip of American Police beating students in Chicago outside the 1962 Democrat Convention, followed by a series of the contributor's comments on being a Young Socialist, the following changes, in fashion, music, television and sexual activity. Mary Maher describes Dublin in 1968, and her feelings about overthrowing the old order in the world. She was born in Chicago and came to Ireland in 1965, she eventually got a job in the Irish Times. Bernadette Devlin from Northern Ireland recalls the Insight television gave into what was happening in the world. Kevin Myers a student in 1968 recalls the Sexual Revolution and the collapsing of the old order, Mary Kenny a journalist in 1968 describes visiting the haunts of the young for paper stories. She was influenced by seeing the Women's Liberaton Movement America in 1967, Mary Maher recalls mini-skirts and tights. Brian Maguire talks about the Importance of the American and British music's effects on Irish Youth, which was a language of their own, it wasn't handed down by parents, then Sean O'Tuarig from Connemara, a school teacher in 1968, speaks in Irish about visiting America that summer and witnessing the Civil Rights movement, on returning to Ireland, he saw student unrest in France, Germany, England, and in Northern Ireland, where Irish people in Belfast and Derry demanded civil rights in their own country. Film clips of Marches shown, Pat Rabbitte TD recalls watching the October 5th 1962 Derry March and he couldn't believe what he was hearing and seeing. Then Margaret McCurtain describes her generation of one that was interested in the world around it. Film clips of global student protests shown, black civil rights protests, KKK (Klu Klux Klan) members, and a profile of the Montgomery bus policy of blacks sitting at the back. Film clip of Rosa Parks who was prosecuted for sitting on a 'white' seat, then television clip of Lutheran Pastor supporting integrated buses. Sean O'Tuarig recalls his reaction to the shooting of Martin Luther King, Film clip of Bobby Kennedy announcing King's Death. Then Film of Bobby Kennedy lying shot himself, Pat Rabbitte TD recalls. Then more Film of Chicago Democrat Convention when Mayor Daley released dogs and Police on protesters, Pat Rabbitte gives his summary of the 1968 mood around the world. Then Kevin Myers' views on Paris riots as a great dawn of what's possible. M.McCurtain too, felt something momentous was happening also in Ireland. Una Claffey a Student in 1968 agrees, Ruari Quinn Labour TD feels his was a unique generation in UCD's history. Fergus O'Hare also in UCD recalls their energy and enthusiasm for change, then Film clips of Northern Ireland's CRA Marches shown. Ivan Cooper, a CRA leader recalls he and John Hume being like pop stars, with Derry's girls, then Film of B.Devlin shown and Kevin Myers recalls his admiration for her, Pat Rabbitte calls her Joan of Arc stuff, then clip of B.Devlin speaking followed by Eamonn McCann praising her. Then Bernadette herself recalls the influences that drove her back then. Then Frank Murphy who represented Ireland in the Mexico Olympics of 1968 recalls in the USA being asked to leave a restaurant because a black man was with him, he understands the politics of sport, and Tommy Smith and Juan Carols giving The Black Power Salute in Mexico, and he supports them explaining why they only had one glove each that day. Ten days before the games began, 300 protesting Mexican students were shot dead by Mexican troops and it was covered up. Film clip shown. | ||
DVD No. |
D07450 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7055 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 17th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Ballysillan the PSNI have found 80 guns at the home of a former loyalist William Bell (50) who had shot himself, the UVF say the guns aren't theirs. Film report on the accidental discovery, with Film clip of armed UVF firing into the air, then PuP's Billy Hutchinson comments on the guns and William Bell. (6.30pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07450 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7056 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 20th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Bradley / Eames Commission who have been looking at ways to deal with the past, announced a proposal today for a five year Commission to examine Past Troubles' murders. Film report says Eames / Bradley recommend immunity to those giving evidence to the new Commission, the report was leaked today. The full report was to be given tomorrow to the British / Irish interparliamentary group in Newcastle, England. Film report from Ken Reid with reaction from former Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain. Then SDLP's A.McDonnell's reaction, SF's G.Kelly, DUP's I.Paisley Junior, then UUP's Ken Magennis' comments. Then in the Studio Ken Reid gives more details on the Eames / Bradley plans to set up an independent, international Commission of three to five people with an Investigate Branch to replace the current Historical Enquiries Team (HET) to last for five years. In a further report the opinions of victims' families are sought. In South Armagh Jim Elliott whose UDR father James was killed in 1972 by PIRA near Newtownhamilton is furious at the prospect of an amnesty for murderers. Then Eugene Reavey whose three brothers were shot dead by loyalists in 1976, is equally scathing about Eames / Bradley. Then FAIR's William Fraser says it's a plan to swipe the history of the last 35 years under the counter. Then Mark Thompson of Relatives for Justice says an amnesty is inevitable. The Northern Ireland Security Minister Paul Goggins has said security files on informers working within paramilitaries here would be unavailable to any future Northern Ireland Justice Minister. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07450 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7057 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 20th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
12 mins 37 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A Co Armagh Farmer victor Stewart (45) has been murdered in his home in a savage attack. Film report with PSNI Chief Inspector V.Harkness' comments. Then neighbours Martin Rafferty's views, then Gerry Noble. Republicans are being asked to think again at their planned protest at an Army homecoming parade in Belfast on 2 November 2008. A Film report on this morning 's protest in West Belfast addressed by SF MLA Alex Maskey. Republicans will protest 40 metres from Soldiers at Donegall Place. Map shown but First Minister P.Robinson says the Parades Commission's decision to allow the protest is wrong. Then The Andersonstown News Editor M.Miller gives his viewis on the Times issue. An Army Padre from Derry David Latimer has said his experiences in Afghanistan have made him question his support for the War. Film report also covers the return to Northern Ireland of Doctors / Nurses who worked in Afghanistan with interviews. The former SF Director of Publicity Danny Morrison has had his conviction for Kidnapping informer Sandy Lynch in 1990 quashed. Film report with Danny Morrison comments. In Cullyhanna it's the first anniversary of the murder of Paul Quinn on 20 October 2007. His family talk to UTV about their hopes his killers will be caught soon, his father, mother and sister give interviews. (6pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07450 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7058 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 20th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
25 mins 40 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
1968 | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association is compared to other Worldwide Civil Rights movements in the year that saw Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy shot dead (mostly in Irish with English subtitles) the programme begins with a Film clip of US troops in Vietnam and US President Lyndon B Johnston's television remarks on the War, then a Film clip of a large KKK March in the USA, with a voiceover of Martin Luther King's speech. Then in Derry Eamonn McCann comments on the reaction to the October 5th Civil Rights March in Derry and the RUC attack on it, then Ivan Cooper recalls Unionists called him a Lundy. The importance of the appearance of Live television for the first time in 1962, from Vietnam is profiled. Fergus O'Hare a UCD student, and Sean O'Tuairig recall watching Vietnam coverage every evening on the news. Some television clips are then shown from Vietnam, of troop interviews on the death of their friends, and then Film of the Vietcong TET Offensive. When 100 South Vietnamese Cities were attacked catching US troops off guard. Mary Maher recalls the TET Offensive turned most Americans against the Vietnam War, up to then opposition was from mostly students. Then Pat Rabbitte's recollections of US opinion. Una Claffey recalls weekly protests at Dublin's US Embassy. Alan Titley recalls the stance of Cassius Clay and other Americans. A brief Film clip shows unnamed anti-civil rights men say blacks represent crime in America. Then other Film clips show black people being refused entry to business establishments. President Johnston signed the Civil Rights Act in 1968, then Film clip shows Martin Luther King's reaction. Followed by a clip from his prophetic Speech, the day before he was assassinated. Ivan Cooper comments on 4th April 1968, James Earl Ray shot Martin Luther King. Film of his funeral, with an interview at the time with Jesse Jackson comparing King to Moses. In rioting that followed, 100 US cities were in flames, Sean O'Tuairig recalls the growth of the Black Power movement with Film clips shown of men marching and clip of a Malcolm X speech, on his demands, then clip of Stokely Carmichael, and Bobby Seale. Mary Maher recalls going to a Carmichael rally. In the US presidential campaign, violence at home, the unpopular Vietnam War and a campaign by Liberal US Senator Eugene McCarthy damaged US President Lyndon.B.Johnston's chances of a second term. New York Senator Robert Kennedy was also in the race. Film clips shown of his campaign as Johnston bows out. Film clip shows Kennedy speaking in Los Angeles minutes before he's shot dead by Sirhan Sirhan, Film clip shown, followed by reaction of Alan Titley, then Democrats select Humphrey as Presidential candidate. TD Pat Rabitte describes the deep internal US divisions at that time with riots in Chicago, and the role of Mayor P.Daley in it all, with Film clips shown of riots. Richard Nixon the Republican Candidate got elected as a law and order ticket. Film clip shows Bobby Kennedy talk about hoping to visit Ireland and his affection for Ireland and the Irish people. Then news clip shows Northern Ireland Prime Minister Terence O'Neill make his Ulster at the Crossroads speech. Ivan Cooper recalls the housing discrimination in Northern Ireland, and the Civil Rights' demands, Fergus O'Hare recalls the Special Powers Act. Ivan Cooper recalls borrowing RUC County Inspector Meharg's loud hailer on October 5th 1968. Film clip shown, then Eamonn McCann on RUC attack on March. Film clip shown of attack from RTE, Pat Rabbitte recalls at QUB Belfast 'The Peoples' Democracy' group is profiled and the attack on their Burntollet March is recalled by Inez McCormack, and then B.Devlin views, Film clip shown. Kevin Myers' comments then closing comments of Ivan Cooper on the drift to violence. | ||
DVD No. |
D07450 | Tape No. |
402 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7059 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 21st Oct 2008 | Duration: |
25 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
1968 | ||
Programme Title: |
1968 - Part 2 | ||
Description: |
(Irish with English subtitles)The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Associations is compared to other Civil Rights Associations in the world at this time. In the year that saw Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy killed and student anti Vietnam war demonstrations with Black Partner protests at the Mexico Olympics | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
403 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5643 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
1968 | ||
Programme Title: |
1968 - Part 3 | ||
Description: |
(In Irish with English sibtitles) Student activists, Una Cloffey, Brian Trench and Alan Titley, look back at events of 1968. Other participants involved are Pat Rabbitte, Mary Kenny, M. D'Arcy, and French student leader Danny McRed, who recalls the Paris riots, This is followed by Kevin Myers and R. Quinn recalling politics in UCD. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
403 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5644 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
31 mins 28 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
1968 | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 3 | ||
Description: |
In Irish with English subtitles. This episode begins with Film of French students marching in Paris in 1968. With a series of comments from contributors including K.Myers, Pat Rabbitte, Fergus O'Hare recalls the 'Gentle Revolution' in UCD. Although 1968 is a year of student revolts, the year began with a quiet political revolution in Czechoslovakia with Communism reforming itself from the inside. John Maguire a politics student in 1968 recalls the Prague Spring, then Pat Rabbitte views, then Donal O'Brolehain on communist reforms under Dubcek. Brian Trench was in Germany in 1966 as a student of German, he recalls the political situation in West Berlin, and the outside of Parliament Opposition established by Ruddy, Deutshta, a religious man, then Ralph Christans recalls young Germans questioning attitudes to parents and authority in 1968. Brian Trench recalls anti-shah of Iran protests in Berlin, and Police violence, shooting one student dead. In London's Grosvenor Square, an anti-Vietnam war protest also got violent. Film clips shown, Margaretta D'Arcy recalls it, and Tariq Ali's leadership. Then Mary Kenny's recollections. Meanwhile in Germany Rudi Dutschke was shot and wounded by a Munich painter. In June 1968 the March 22nd Movement hit World headlines when Nanterre University students with Daniel Cohn-Bendit occupied the Sorbonne igniting the French public. French Prime Minister Pompidou and President de Gaulle's violent response fuelled unrest, Paris was in flames. Film clips shown of workers joining with students. Mary Kenny recalls going to report the story and recalls uproar in Paris. Danny the Red (Daniel Cohn-Bendit) the student Leader is profiled. In Nigeria, the Biafran War was in full flow with thousands dead. Alan Titley was a teacher out there, and he describes he learned that the big powers don't care about ordinary people it's about power, he says European events were child's play to what was happening in Biafra. Back in Dublin in 1968 events within UCD are discussed by Kevin Myers and Una Coffey and Ruairi Quinn who recall their campaign for changes within UCD, as does Lanna Mi Lamhna, UCD was dreary, repressive place and overcrowded says R.Quinn. Old Film clips of mass meeting shown, but by January 1969 their revolution was over. Margaret McCurtain who taught in UCD as Sister Benvenuta recalls the lecturers' attitudes. Fergus O'Hare recalls many of the UCD student leaders later became government Ministers, TDs and advisers to Irish PMs, and Professors of all descriptions, Captains of industry and Journalists. Kevin Myers comments. Alan Titley sums them up as people who followed fashion, children playing at Revolution, Cowboys and Indians of no substance, M.McCurtan says UCD did change, but they changed nothing outside, the students were too middle class she says for revoluntary social change, Fergus O'Hare agrees. Mary Kenny points out France didn't have a full revolution either. Events in Czechoslavakia were also a big disappointment. John Maguire comments on Russia's invasion. | ||
DVD No. |
D07450 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7060 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 29th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Controversy continues around Sunday's RIR homecoming parade in Belfast. Film report with SF MLA Paul Maskey's concerns about the parade. Then map shows the parade route in the City and the site of the SF protest, the SDLP's A.Attwood comments after meeting the Parades Commission, then appeal to SF from Presbyterian moderator Dr Donald Patten, to rethink its protest. As the Parades Commission met today, there was a security alert at Windsor House. Film report on hoax. In Twinbrook 30 families were moved from their homes after a suspicious object was found. Film report with residents Phyllis Green, Martine Thompson and SF MLA Jennifer McCann's anger at the seventh hoax in recent weeks. The Northern Ireland Business Association the CBI has told politicians here of their frustration over the political impasse at Stormont in face of the current recession. Film report with CBI's Nigel Smyth's interview, on decisions need to be taken . A Coroner has held that new inquests be held into the October 1982 killing of three RUC men in a PIRA landmine, John Quinn, Alan McCloy and Paul Hamilton. John Lecky made his decision after seeing secret security files. Film report. (5pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7061 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 30th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
An interview with DUP leader and First Minister, Peter Robinson on the current Stormont impasse with SF over policing and justice and devolution, He also comments on his wifes views on homosexuality. This is followed by a report looking at segregated, deprived North Belfast and arguments over the G (MISSING) Crumlin sites with Developement Minister M. Ritchie's comments and DUP's N. McCausland |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
403 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5645 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 30th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 19 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the Parades Commission is standing firm on Sunday's homecoming parade and protest decision. Film report with Roger Pooles' comments on his decision, then Duncan Morrow of the Community Relations Council's views. Meanwhile Major-General Chris Brown has written to the Soldiers in the Parade asking them to act with respect and dignity. In Derry a man was shot in a Bogside punishment shooting. Film report on Sean Ryans (35) injuries with his sister Marguerite Ryans. Comments then SDLP Cllr John Tierney's views, then SF MLA Raymond McCartney's reaction. In West Belfast three Community Restorative Justice (CRJ) workers have been threatened by dissident republicans. Film report with amateur Film of joyriders, then Jim Auld of CRJ whose life has been threatened comments on his work and CRJ's links with the PSNI, followed by views of CRJ's Gerry McConville's reaction to the threats, then SF MLA Paul Maskey condemns the dissident threats. In North Belfast residents have established their own residents' jury to assess government plans for the regeneration of Girdwood Barracks and Crumlin Road Jail. Film report with comment of Dessie Donnelly, Bertie Atkinson, Margaret Valente, all Jury Members, then views of Department of Social Development's Tim Losty. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7062 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 30th Oct 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins 15 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson this episode begins with an interview with DUP Leader and First Minister Peter Robinson whose due to address his first DUP Conference as Leader. P.Robinson begins by saying the current political failure and impasse is not his fault, he claims it is SF who are refusing an Executive meeting not UUP, SDLP or DUP. P.Robinson then lists issues on his party political agenda he wants resolved, like parading, reduction in MLA numbers, and departments, but he says he's not saying no Executive meeting until you meet my demands, he claims he's not there to satisfy SF's political demands either. Robinson says there are 30 ministerial papers waiting to be discussed at the Executive. SF have agreed 12 of them, but even on these 12 papers they won't agree to meet. N.Thompson questions him on his stance over the devolution of Policing and Justice, which Robinson says is a party political matter not an executive one, he denies this issue is the crucial one and says there are other issues that are outstanding also, and they are all in the St.Andrew's agreement and must be dealt with together. P.Robinson disputes an opinion poll within the DUP which said 51% of DUP want Policing / Justice devolved within a year, he says the Unionist community as a whole needs confidence in Stormont being able to run Policing / Justice powers, he points a finger at SF's planned anti-RIR protest as an example. Robinson is quoted as saying SF were obscene, immoral and destructive, he's asked to explain those remarks, Robinson says they refer to the SF plan for a counter March to the RIR Homecoming Parade in Belfast, which was provocative he says. Robinson defends what he calls 'our troops', and denies SF action is related to refusal to devolve policing and justice, and he gets angry with the suggestion he should give into SF. He denies the stalemate is about him saving face. He gives his assessment of his current talks with SF as the Policing and Justice issue, he gets angry with the suggestion that the St.Andrew's Agreement is a requirement on him to devolve policing powers, he claims that Agreement is only a hope it can be devolved. St.Andrew's was an agreement between two governments not the parties he claims, and SF knew that and signed up. P.Robinson denies he is always looking over his shoulder at the TUV and Jim Allister, or that he fears them, he explains why they got Minister A.Foster to stand in a Fermanagh Council election had nothing to do with fear of the TUV. He's then asked should his wife Iris have kept her views on homosexuality quiet as he's First Minister, Robinson replies should she be silent just because of his position when it was the Almighty who decided homosexuality was an abomination, not Iris Robinson. He says Christians can express their views and he sees no conflict of interest, and he says he doesn't know if there are any homosexuals in the DUP. In the 'If You Ask me Spot', Finnola O'Connor gives a sarcastic review of the last 10 years of Stormont rule, she recalls Seamus Mallon unresigning, Party's changing their allegiances for the day, and other difficulties over the 10 years. She says it's elections not government this generation of politicians know how to do. Noel Thompson then introduces a Film report from Julia Paul asking why inspite of North Belfast's needs has the site of Girdwood Barracks and Crumlin Road jail remained derelict. Her report covers today's improved Belfast City Centre, but North Belfast is very different. She profiles the need for more housing for Nationalist areas. Resident Nadine Morgan tells her story. On the Shankill its 9% unemployment is a worry, Bertie Atkinson comments, that's why the 27 acres of development land is so important she says. Margaret Ritchie (SDLP) is the Minister responsible, she answers the question why work hasn't begun, consulting people takes time. Dessie Donnelly comments on consulting process, and the new people's Jury on the regeneration plans. Julia Paul highlights the housing issue as contentious, as it effects votes and therefore politicians, DUP's Nelson McCausland doubts if shared housing can work, in North Belfast. Then Carál Nà ChuilÃn SF MLA, also doubts Mixed housing would work, but says Nationalist housing needs are greatest, and have to be addressed. Robin Wilson comments on mixed area housing in Northern Ireland. Then M.Ritchie says we must address the past, bring people together in work and housing. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine. (Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7063 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 31st Oct 2008 | Duration: |
7 mins 36 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Sunday's RIR parade and SF's protest plans in Belfast have been changed. Film report on defused tensions as Army says no fly past and SF abandon plans to protest in the heart of Belfast. SF's Gerry Kelly explains their plan aims to defuse tensions, then the DUP's P.Robinson says the original SF plan was unnecessary and intimidating. UUP Cllr Michael Copeland is unhappy SF have increased the number going from 500 to 2,000. Earlier the General Officer Commanding (GOC) here Major General Chris Brown announced changes to the Military parade. But the ERRIGI group spokesman Sean MacBraidagh says they still plan to protest. This weekend sees the first DUP Conference with P.Robinson as its leader. Film report from Ken Reid on current political difficulties, and P.Robinson comments on SF's commitment to devolution then Ken Reid's analysis. (6pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7064 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 1st Nov 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Co Tyrone a cricket clubhouse has been burnt down. Film report with locals' reactions. At the DUP party conference its leader Peter Robinson says the SF tactic of holding up Executive meetings won't work. Film report from Armagh shows the highlights of Robinson's speech, and his attacks on SF, over their RIR protest. Meanwhile SF President Gerry Adams has warned dissident republicans not to piggy-back SF's Belfast protest tomorrow. Film report. Meanwhile in Larne the RIR took part in a homecoming parade. (5pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7065 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 1st Nov 2008 | Duration: |
1 mins 20 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
No opening titles, then report on DUP Conference in Armagh and P.Robinson's speech to delegates criticising Sinn Fein. (6pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7066 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 1st Nov 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 15 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then report from DUP Party Conference in Armagh with coverage of Leader Peter Robinson's first conference as Leader, especially his speech criticisms of SF. (6pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7067 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 2nd Nov 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC NI |
Type of Programme: |
News | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
DUP Conference Highlights | ||
Description: |
DUP Conference Highlights | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
403 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5646 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 2nd Nov 2008 | Duration: |
17 mins 2 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 UK |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC UK News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Live from Belfast report from Chris Butler on the mood in the City Centre as the RIR Homecoming Parade past the City Hall is about to begin. Report shows dignitaries at the City Hall and the large Unionist turnout to welcome the troops home. Then while waiting for the parade to begin, Chris Butler interviews David Simpson the DUP MP for Upper Bann, who says Belfast is welcoming the troops with warmth, he says he's just back from Iraq where Catholic and Protestant Soldiers stand for freedom. D.Simpson says why should Belfast's welcome for the troops be different from any other City in the UK. He then comments on the concessions of SF and the Army over the parade, and his views on them. D.Simpson is asked can he understand how Republicans feel and replies by criticising the legacy in Northern Ireland of Republican violence. D.Simpson says he sees no difficulties today from loyalists and the press shouldn't play up the tensions, D.Simpson then gives his recollections of his trip to Iraq, he says it's not Unionists who are stopping progress in Northern Ireland. He defends Unionist position on devolving Policing and Justice. A loud cheer erupts as the troops appear in March past, Butler questions simpson's language and use of words like "Soldiers being butchered" as a sign of why agreement wasn't reached in Northern Ireland this week. The parade is then shown marching past, D.simpson refuses to accept SF shuld have had a protest at all. Chris Butler then lists the regiments who are in the parade, as they walk towards the Waterfront Hall for a service . D.Simpson then calls for people to return home peacefully, he reminds D.Butler that he lost four members of his family who were in the UDR and RUC to the PIRA campaign, and he feels a sense of pride today. (12pm Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
7068 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 2nd Nov 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 13 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 UK |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC UK News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then coverage of the RIR homecoming Parade in Belfast. Live update from Chris Butler with further comments from DUP MP David simpson. (1pm Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
7069 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 2nd Nov 2008 | Duration: |
2 mins 21 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then report from RIR Homecoming Parade in Belfast which passed off without serious incident. Film report shows loyalists and republicans separated in City Centre by an PSNI line of jeeps, shout abuse at each other. Mark Thompson of Relatives for Justice comment then a Limerick born RIR Officer comments (Steve Byrne). (6pm Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7070 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 2nd Nov 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins 54 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
DUP Conference Highlights | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Jim Fitzpatrick from the DUP Conference in Armagh, he begins by introducing a Film clip of party Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds' speech, who praised Paisely and Robinson's leadership and criticised the UUP leader Reg Empey. Jim Fitzpatrick then introduces the keynote speaker from P.Robinson, it lasted 30 minutes and he vowed the DUP wouldn't budge in the face of SF threat, and Policing and Justice would only be transferred to Stormont when the time was right. He also gave a glowing reference to Ian Paisley's leadership for 30 years, he also praises the importance to him of his wife Iris. He revisits criticisms of concessions the UUP made to SF, who he says, are trapped now in the past, he criticises the current paralysis of the Executive by SF, and says the media should expose them for it. He claims the DUP made republicans give up weapons, and criminality, and support the Courts and Police. He predicts a great future for the DUP and asks for God's guidance. He gets a Standing Ovation and bring s Iris on the the stage. Then in a Studio interview, Jim Fitzpatrick asks Robinson to sum up his vision. Robinson comments on the Conference good mood, he says the DUP will be a pushover for no-one, they will do business but only in a way that gives a good deal for the community, he says all four parties in the Executive should be working together, as that's the way it was set up, he regrets only SF is refusing to allow the Executive to meet, he calls their strategy deplorable, he repeats a deal on Policing and Justice . If it's done will be done on the terms within the DUP manifesto, he's asked about using the word 'We' in a comment about bringing a package to the Executive, does he mean McGuinness and himself, he replies it's all the Executive Ministers, he wants a package to deal with current financial hardships. Robinson feels progress is being made and he says he's optimistic, he outlines the financial factors to be sorted before devolving Police and Justice, on an Irish Language Act, he says the DUP wants a strategy for minority languages, and mentions needs of Chinese, Polish and Portuguese communities but there won't be an Irish Language Act as such. He denies he is looking over his shoulder at his party's right wing on any issues, and he comments on the upcoming Euro Candidate selection. He won't comment on N.Dodds being the Party's choice. He also says DUP Ministers will change after 18 months. Next is coverage of the Speech of Ian Paisley Junior who comments on Policing / Justice debate, then MP Willie McCrea says the SF will not get their 'sticky' fingers on Police and Justice. Followed by Jim Fitzpatrick talking to Arlene Foster about the role of women in Politics, but the DUP won't have female quotas. Then a Film report from Gareth Gordon highlights the quirkier side of the DUP conference, he talks to Paisley about life for him now and the current Executive problems. Then Iris Robinson denies she's more famous than husband Peter, who says a good marriage isn't about control, it's about partnership, Iris replies that's right. Outside delegates give a voxpop on issues. Then clip of N.Dodds' sarcastic view of R.Empey flirting with the Tories. Then Film of a Polish DUP Member saying no surrender in Polish to the conference, his name is Daniel Honieczny and he talks to Gareth Gordon in broken English. Then analysis of the conference performance of P.Robinson from BBC's Mark Davenport. (11pm) | ||
DVD No. |
D07460 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7071 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 3rd Nov 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
1968 | ||
Programme Title: |
1968 - Part 4 | ||
Description: |
(In Irish with English subtitles) Politicians including Pat Rabbitte, R. Quinn and B. Devlin, author Mary Kenny and Eamonn McCann look back at the year that changed their lives. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
403 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5647 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 3rd Nov 2008 | Duration: |
57 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Bertie | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1 | ||
Description: |
This four part series, charts the life and political career of Fianna Fail leader and Irish Prime Minister B. Ahern. Part 1 tells of his upbringing and goes through to the election of 1989. He was first elected in 1977. The programme uses contemportary TV footage and comments of political friends and foes. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
404 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5648 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 3rd Nov 2008 | Duration: |
15 mins 57 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A Larne Man Kenneth McNicholl (28) has been stabbed to death near his home. Film report with comments of PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Jonathan Roberts, then views of locals Gerry Shaw Stefan McConnell and William Duddy, then reaction of UUP Cllr Brian Dunn. It's been revealed during yesterday's RIR Homecoming Parade in Belfast, the UDA and UVF had hundreds of their men on the streets. Film report on yesterday's parade with comments of PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Alaistair Finlay. Then Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward, then RIR Officer Commanding Lieutant Colonel Ed Freely, then comments of unnamed RIR Soldiers and RIR padre Rev Albert Jackson. The DUP held its annual Conference in Armagh under Peter Robinson. Film report from Ken Reid features Robinson praise his wife Iris in humourous manner, then Nigel Dodds attacks SF leader Gerry Adams, Ian Paisley Junior also spoke, then Mervyn Storey attacked the SF Education Minister Catriona Ruane, then analysis from Ken Reid on Peter Robinson's performance. He also reports on today's business in Stormont, with Film clip showing SF Gerry Adams' exchange with DUP's N.McCausland on Disappeared issue. The Maze issue was also discussed, Ken Reid comments on what was said, including a clip of SF's M.McGuinness answering a question about his party's attitude to a Conflict Transformation Centre at the Maze. In County Tyrone two Orange Halls have been attacked by arsonists. Film report with Grand Master Robert Saulter's reaction. Catholic Archbishop Sean Brady has announced a new role for lay people within the Church, due to the shortage of Priests. Film report with Sean Brady's comments then Bishop Gerard Clifford's views on the changes. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07470 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7072 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 3rd Nov 2008 | Duration: |
25 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
1968 | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 4 | ||
Description: |
In Irish with English subtitles this programme has the same format as the first three in the series, it's a collection of recollections about the 1968 Winds of Change sweeping across America and Europe led by young people, with old Films and pop music of that era. The programme begins by asking all the featured 'young tigers' of 1968 to say what they are at now, Margaret McCurtain, Eamonn McCann, Mary Kenny, Bernadette Devlin, Pat Rabbitte, Ruairi Quinn all comment. Then a Film clip shows the Gaeltacht Civil Rights Group who protested against discrimination by the Dublin government, Sean O'Tuarig comments on their campaign with Film clip shown. Peadar Mac an Iomaire also comments on their efforts, as does Treasa ni Cheannabhain, Alan Titley recalls them setting up a radio station. Treasa ni Cheannabhlan recalls the civil rights songs they knew and their actions during the National Cement strike in Connemara, when they stopped lorries leaving the harbour. The Authorities paid little heed until they ran a Candidate in the 1969 election. Film clip shows Prime Minister Jack Lynch getting a heated reception while he was canvassing, nails were thrown under his car tyres. Paedar Mac an Iomaire the Gaeltacht Candidate commented on their Campaign with Film clip of him from 1969 shown. Eventually they achieved their aims, they got a Radio na Gaeltacha, on an Irish Television Station. In 1968 it ws Choice of evolution or revolution for the young. Inez McCormack comments on the 1968 Injustices . Eamonn McCann recalls the anti Vietnam war movement, he says now We, Iraq and Palestine. Marguretta D'Arcy, the Anarchist movement was around in 1968 and is still important today. Alan Titley says the greatest lesson of 1968 is when the establishment are all on one side, the people go against it, he quotes the Lisbon Treaty example today, the people rule when all is said and done. 1968 brought Community leaders to the fore, B.Devlin recalls her first speech in Derry, Film clip shown of what she called a coherant expression of confusion. Eamonn McCann gives his recollections of B.Devlin, then She recalls her election to Parliament aged 21, K.Myers recalls Reginald Maudling justifying Bloody Sunday and B.Devlin assaulting him in Westminister, Alan Titley says she tore apart the social niceties, he praises Austin Currie, Eamonn McCann for their energy as compared to Southern politicians, K.Myers then gives his views of the Peoples' Democracy policies of 1968. Film clips shown of Peoples' Democracy meeting. Mary Kenny explains why Northern Ireland was much more serious about political change. Then middle class UCD students, Brian Maguire criticises armed struggle then Fergus O'Hare comments on the denial of Civil Rights in Northern Ireland by Unionists, K.Myers recalls going North in 1969, F.O'Hare recalls his visits to Peoples' Democracy and recalls he was only RTE Journalist to resign when Section 31 was introduced by Dublin government. Ivan Cooper rejects PIRA violence, he says people power is more powerful. The narrator then asks are the spirits of 1968 still with us. 200,000 turned out in Berlin for Obama, Pat Rabbitte on the siginificance of that, then German Ralph Christain's views, Una Claffey says Danny the Red is not a Green MEP in Europe and still seeking changes, she was glad to be part of that whole era, M.McCurtain and K.Myers both feel today's generation is much more selfish than their's with no sense of fellowship or solidarity, Mary Maher feels the issues today are still important but the reaction is different, Pat Rabbitte says it's regrettable affluent societies turn their backs on politics. Then Mary Kenny comments on the effects of age on views. Kevin Myer says 1968 made him happy he's pleased to have lived through it. Mary Kenny wanted freedom back then, responsibilities took over her life. In 1981 B.Devlin and her husband were shot by loyalists. Film clip shown she says in the full awareness of what I have lost, if I had to do it all again and lose all that again, I would do it all again. No question about it. | ||
DVD No. |
D07470 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7073 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 3rd Nov 2008 | Duration: |
56 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Bertie | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1: The Man From Nowhere | ||
Description: |
This is the first of a four part series that examines the political rise and resignation after 11 years as Irish Prime Minister of Dublin's Bertie Ahern. This first episode examines the story of his upbringing, his family background and events up to the election of 1989. This episode firstly looks at his resignation as Prime Minister earlier this year, with a quick voxpop of comments from his political contemporaries. Friend and Foe, on the question who is the real Bertie Ahern. Then it's back to the 1977 Eire Election which first saw Ahern elected as a TD. Ahern recalls his family history with old family photographs shown, Bertie was interested in history and Fianna Fáil politics, his father had been in the Old IRA and was interned in the Curragh for a period. When the 1969 Troubles broke out in the North, Bertie recalls wondering where was the resistence to Unionist violence in the North and he admits when Bloody Sunday happened he was in the crowd protesting outside Dublin's British Embassy but only watched it get burnt down, he denies he was ever in the IRA. In 1971 he joined Fianna Fáil (FF) and greatly built up a powerbase in the Cumann with friends around him, at this part his Wife Miriam recalls meeting him and eventually the pair getting married. By 1977 Bertie had got himself added to the FF election ticket. Bertie comments here on the other candidates and old television clips of him canvassing are shown, this is followed by television reports at that time, showing reaction in the country to the FF victory, Bertie himself recalls how he felt on the victory, and this is followed by the views of political friends and foes about Bertie. Some of Bertie's friends wanted to have him become party leader when Jack Lynch resigned, but Charlie Haughey was ahead in TD support when he made his play for the leadership. Ahern himself recalls supporting C.Haughey in the leadership issue, and he also recalls the serious divisions within FF at this time and this is followed by the views of other politicians of that era, during this period. Internal party strife, Ahern was the party whip and showed himself capable of surviving the party divisions. The 1983 so-called telephone tapping scandal, saw Ahern in a Committee which found C.Haughey not guilty of any involvement. Ahern recalls this period and the issues, but his political rivals say Ahern's obsession was always with power and keeping his seat as a TD. In 1981 his seat was amalgamated into Dublin Central, the Independent TD Tony Gregory blames Ahern for dirty tricks in that year's election campaign, but Ahern's big clash that year was again fellow FF TD George Colley. Ahern recalls the 1981 election with television clips of interviews and canvassing shown. Ahern's operation in Dublin Central won the day, and he changed the makeup of the Dublin Central Cumann. Other political friends and rivals comment on the 'Ahern machine' in Dublin Central. In 1981 Dublin Central had a big problem with drugs, a television Film clip shows the problem and covers Ahern's efforts to deal with it. He's Filmed at that time setting up advice clinics to help addicts get clean. At this time, Cecilia Larkin joined his political team, but she wasn't popular with his inner circle, but Bertie Ahern was smitten by her. Out of power in the mid-1980s TD B.Ahern got elected Mayor of Dublin. In 1987 election FF got back into power under C.Haughey and B.Ahern got the job of Minister of Labour, at that time Ireland was in a terrible financial state and emigration was high. In response the government planned spending cuts, a series of Film clips shows events at the time, Ahern became the government's 'fixer' at the time, he was involved in all the negotiations with the Trade Union over the cuts plans. A series of political friends and foes comment on his performance at this time, and his growing reputation as a Fixer and negotiator. Ahern now became the government's dealmaker, and he recalls his operating style during the talks' process. Eventually in 1987 Ahern successfully concluded the social Partnership Deal with the Trade Unions, a Union leader recalls Ahern's efforts. After the deal the South's economy began to improve. Meanwhile in his private life Bertie and his wife Miriam split up, friends of the family recall the effect of the break-up on the Ahern Family, his new woman Cecilia Larkin and her role now in Bertie's life, his daughters gave their opinions. From the 1980s the FF offices at St Lukes were the centre of Bertie Ahern's life. For awhile he even lived in the party office, his political and business friends recall this period and especially the local FF Branch's purchase of the St Luke's building, the finances involved and where they came from are explored, but B.Ahern says he knew nothing of any of the money raising. Then in 1989 C.Haughey calls a general election, television clips review the Campaign and the issues, Haughey's FF did not get an overall majority, but he did a coalition deal with Des O'Malley's Progressive Democrats and it was B.Ahern's negotiating that made the deal, even though C.Haughey worked behind his back. At this time the Fianna Fáil finances were an issue, donations didn't go into the party coffers directly, but went to individuals and Haughey himself had a leaders' fund, from which he could write cheques. B.Ahern gives his recollections on these issues and on who wrote C.Haughey's cheques, it's further revealed that Haughey believed B.Ahern would succeed him as leader, but he didn't. Other politicians from this era, inside and outside Fianna Fáil comment on the FF finances at this time. | ||
DVD No. |
D07480 | Tape No. |
404 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7079 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 5th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
10 mins 23 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Four PSNI Officers have been hurt in East Belfast clashes between loyalists and nationalist youths. Film report with comments of local residents on the violence and damage, then UUP Cllr Michael Copeland's reaction followed by views of Sinn Fein's Niall O'Donnghaile, then PSNI Chief Inspector John McKeag's reaction. In America Barack Obama has won the US presidency, a Film report looks at a special Stormont breakfast held to celebrate his victory, with comments of US Citizens C onnie Cunningham and Brian Brownell, then DUP's Simon Hamilton is disappointed McCain lost, while SF A.Maskey is delighted. This is followed by Paul Clark interviewing the US Consul General Susan Elliott on the possible effects of Obama's victory for Ireland. It now looks likely the Saville report on Bloody Sunday won't be released until the Autumn of 2009. Film report with John Kelly's reaction. The Robert Hamill Public Inquiry is to begin on 13 January 2009. Film report. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07470 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7074 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 7th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 35 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then former RUC Chief Constable John Hermon has died aged 79. Film report on his RUC Career he joined in 1951 and was Chief Constable from 1980-1989 which included the Hunger Strike and Shoot to Kill era's. Chris Ryder author of 'A Force Under Fire' gives his assessment of Hermon, then Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton's comments. (6pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07470 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7075 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
59 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Bertie | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
This programme examines the period from 1990-94, when B. Ahern establishes his control over Fianne Fail. This episode mentions the financial scandals that would dog his career. At 43, B. Ahern was Fianne Fail's youngest leader. It shows contemportary TV clips and politicans views. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
404 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5649 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
25 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
A Parade To Remember | ||
Description: |
A review of last Sundays British army parade through Belfast and the sectarian reaction to it on the city streets. With Loyalist and Republician demonstrations. Sinn Fein's A. Maskey, SDLP's A. Magennis and the DUP's N. Dodds all give their comments; followed by Duncan Morrow of Community Relations Council. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
405 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5652 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
44 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Sky Group | Channel: |
SKY |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Danny Dyers Deadliest Men. | ||
Description: |
This programme profiles former UDA and UFF man, Sam McCrory; the now openly gay loyalist paramilitory who is living in Scotland since he fled with J. Adairs faction. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
405 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5653 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
13 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The International Monitoring Commission (IMC) report says dissident republicans are being encouraged by the DUP / SF Stormont impasse. Film report on IMC's 20th report with IMC's Joe Brosnan's comments then PSNI Chief Constable H.Orde's reaction, Joe Brosnan believes a decommissioning deadline may have to be set for loyalist paramilitaries, the IMC also believes the PIRA is committed to an exclusively peaceful path. In Courts a neighbour of Kenneth Nichol has been charged with his murder. Film report names Troy McAuley (35) as the accused. Film report. At the weekend a GAA Club in Tyrone was burnt by arsonists. In a series of tit for tat attacks on Orange Halls and GAA Clubs. Film report on Fr Rock's Club fire in Cookstown with Fire Services' Ian Doyle's comments. Then Club member Adrian Gilmour's views, then SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone's reaction and SF's Francie Molloy's views. The DUP Culture Minister Gregory Campbell also condemns the attacks, then the Orange Order's Drew Nelson's views. In Downpatrick the Health Centre was burnt down in an arson attack destroying thousands of records. Film report with Dr Paddy Moore's reaction, then SDLP Cllr Colin McGoat's views, followed by patient's comments. Breaking news story headline says a body of one of the Disappeared has been found in the Wicklow Mountains, no further information given. In Ballyshannon, three men including the Town's SF Mayor have been killed in a car crash . Film report names the men as P.J.Branley, the SF Mayor, Dessie McNulty also in SF, and the other driver was Michael O'Sullivan. SF Senator Pearce O'Doherty says the men were on SF business in the area, the local Priest Fr Cathal O'Fearrai comments on the dangerous stretch of the road. Addressing a conference at QUB, the Eames / Bradley Body has said it's report later this year will not recommend an amnesty for those guilty of Troubles' Crimes. Film report with Dennis Bradley's remarks on the topic, he says the focus of the report will be about reconciliation, then back to breaking news. It's believed body of Disappeared found is Danny McIlhone missing since 1981. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07470 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7076 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
2 mins 20 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In County Wicklow it's believed the remains of Belfast 'Disappeared' teenager Danny McIlhone have been found. Film report on the find in the Wicklow Mountains of the boy missing since 1981. In 1999 the PIRA admitted his murder - report reviews other finds of disappeared victims. (10.30 pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D7470 | Tape No. |
403 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7077 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
43 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Bravo | Channel: |
n.a. |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men | ||
Programme Title: |
Sam McCrory | ||
Description: |
In this Programme Danny Dyer profiles a former UDA Man from Belfast who now lives in Scotland and is openly gay. The programme is presented in a tabloid Journalist style. It begins with McCrory working out in a gym and he declares he's a good friend but a bad F......enemy, Dyer says he wants to find out what happens to a terriorist when they lose the cause they fought. Dyer says Northern Ireland Troubles was a 25 year battle between Catholics and Protestants with the British Army in the middle, he also claims nearly 4,000 were killed. Old Film clips shown, then Journalist Henry McDonald calls them "Football casuals with guns". Dyer said aged 18, McCrory joined the UFF who fought to keep Northern Ireland British. McCrory claims "the UFF were the business". Dyer arranges to meet McCrory at a beach, they head back to McCrory's flat, on the way McCrory says he likes this town but the UDA did try to shoot him in his flat once. Dyer acts like he's scared to be with him. In the flat, McCrory shows Dyer his flack jacket which he calls a Mark 5. Dyer tries it on, McCrory says he only wore it when he went to visit his Dad in Belfast in hospital. Dyer says the IRA's struggle has been well documented but he wants to find out about the Loyalist side. He recaps a lot of the information, he's already said, then McCrory recalls his youth, he says he saw British troops arrive in Northern ireland. Violence, burnings (old Film clips shown), he says his father was a vigilante in the 1970s. As a teenager he thought Catholics were the enemy. He says the UFF fought the IRA "on a level battlefield" and they didn't like it. A Film clip is shown of a UFF man in Mask with a Gun, Dyer says it's Sam McCrory in the early 1990s with 'C' Company on the Shankill. Dyer says 'C' Company was run by Sam's friend Johnny Adair and they turned their unit into the most feared loyalist unit of the Troubles. A Film clip of the Greysteel Pub massacre is shown, McCrory says he had a strong belief his violence was right, he's not proud of what he did but it had to be done he says. McCrory then comments on the secret he hid in Belfast that he was a homosexual, gays he says were just another problem in Belfast, he shows his loyalist tatoos which made it difficult for him to go out in public alone in Belfast, he also tells Dyer he has a tatoo on his penis. Dyer leaves the flat and sums up his first impression of Sam as fascinating. Dyer and McCrory then go to Belfast at 6am. They head for the boat separately. At the port McCrory is recognised by the Police, they check his ID and move him on, McCrory says he's not a friend of Belfast, Dougie whose with Sam comments. Over in Belfast Danny gets a taxi, the taxi driver talks to him about the jobs, dangers in the Troubles, then Henry McDonald gives a tabloid summary of the 'dangerous Falls and Shankill Roads' with incidents every day. On the boat McCrory tells Dougie of Belfast's violence, the taxi driver reaffirms the UDA death threat on 'G.Kelly' - McCrory to Dyer, who's worried. He meets McCrory and they head to the peaceline, where he recalls the road being used by Killer gangs. Over talks about the peacelines, McCrory admits if he had been born in a Catholic area he'd be in the IRA fighting the British. They then drive into McCrory's old Shankill estate of 'C' company. McCrory walks about and recalls those days. Dyer says 'C' company murdered up to 100 Catholics, the man in charge was Johnny Adair, Sam says Adair is his closest friend, his other friend was Steve McKeag known as top gun, who died of a drug overdose in 2000. McCrory calls him a dedicated loyalist. Henry McDonald comments on McKeag's status, as a ruthless assassin. They both visit Finaghy Road North's railway bridge where aged 27 McCrory was arrested on his way to commit murder. He describes what happened and television news clips are shown. McCrory got 16 years, news clip shown. He was in the Maze, Dyer goes to visit the Maze, McCrory recalls making the prison his home. Film clip of his wing shown, apparently Sam's partner Harry visited him for sex. Henry McDonald comments, and prison photos shown of McCrory and his fellow prisoners, McCrory says some of his happiest times were in the Maze. Film clip shows McCrory in Maze as Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlam visits the prison. In 1998 he was released under the Good Friday Agreement, he moved to Scotland with his partner Harry, who died in January 1999. In Belfast McCrory visits the graveyard to pay his respects to some of his dead comrades. Dyer comments on his feelings about Sam . Back in Scotland, Dyer meets John Adair who visits McCrory in his Flat. Dyer recalls the impact of the 2000 influx into Ayr caused in Scotland. Dyer questions Adair about how much of a friend he is with McCrory, Adair recalls being shot in Belfast at a UB40 concert. Dyer comments on both men, who won't talk about their dark secrets, Dyer feels drained afterwards. The next day they go fishing at sea, after they visit a gay shop in Scotland, McCrory is then Filmed visiting a gay pride parade where he says he believes in equality for everyone, he can live with what he has done he says. | ||
DVD No. |
D07470 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Record No. |
7078 | |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
58 mins 33 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Bertie | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2: Two Digouts and a Dinner | ||
Description: |
This episode in the series looks at the future Taoiseach's political career from 1990 to 1994, during this period Bertie Ahern establishes his control from within Fianna Fáil (FF) having survived Albert Reynolds' night of the long knives of possible challengers. Ahern is given the job of Party Treasurer. This programme mentions many of the financial scandals that would later cause Ahern so much trouble. It also covers the controversy that raged in Ireland when Brian Lenihan (FF) stood as an election candidate for FF as Irish President in 1990 with B.Ahern as his campaign Manager, the election was a disaster for FF with Mary Robinson winning and B.Lenihan being forced to resign. This was Ahern's first political loss. During this period the Haughey / O'Malley FF Progressive Democrat always seemed to be trouble, and during this period B.Ahern was the government's wheeler dealer. In 1991 Albert Reynolds made his takeover move within FF to oust C.Haughey. B.Ahern stayed loyal to Haughey, Film clips of the time as shown with political recollections of party TDs from that era. During 1991 the B.Ahern divorce from his Wife Miriam also became public, the public effect of this in conservative Ireland and within FF is profiled. In 1992 the Justice Minister Sean Doherty was found to have got the Garda to tap the telephones of political rivals, this scandal resulted in a fresh FF leadership battle and this time C.Haughey was replaced by Albert Reynolds as FF leader, with B.Ahern deciding not to run for the leader's post. Once elected, Reynolds sacked 15 of Haughey's Ministers, but gave B.Ahern the job as Minister at the Department of Finance. Then in September / October 1992 more Financial Crisis for Ireland, this time on so-called 'Black Wednesday' the devaluation of the British Pound affected the Irish Punt. The financial effects on Ireland are explained and Film clips of the time reveal the position of Ireland's finances. B.Ahern gives his recollections of the crisis, and it's dangers . In January 1993 Ireland devalued the Irish punt, but by October in 1992, Des O'Malley and the Progressive Democrats (PDs) walked out of government and caused another General Election. In that election Dick Springs Labour Party doubled its TDs, and they go into a government coalition with Fianna Fáil, where B.Ahern was Minister of Finance. One of his controversial moves was to introduce an amnesty for tax dodgers. Politicians from the time give their views on that, as previously Ahern had been against such a move. In early 1993 Ahern also becomes the Fianna Fáil party Treasurer and it's at this time the money trail begins that would eventually raise serious problems for Ahern later on in his career. Bertie used an accountant and friend Des Richardson as the party's fundraising man, he gives an interview recalling his contacts with rich FF suporters in search of party funds and some of the donations given are profiled, one which benefactor Ken Rowen gets a special tax legislation and this causes a stir within political circles. However B.Ahern did get the FF party's debt greatly reduced, but at this time cash was also lodged in Bertie's personal account, he defends himself at this point against suspicions of corruption or bribery saying his friends were just giving him loans to help him out, other commentators and politicians comment also. One donation from a P.O'Connor was supposed to go into the FF party coffers it's claimed, but Ahern denies this was the case. Meanwhile it's August 1994. In the North the PIRA suspends its War against Britain after A.Reynolds was involved in talks with the British government, and Sinn Fein leaders. Film clips shown of this period, B.Ahern wasn't involved in the Northern situation at this time, but tensions between Ahern and Reynolds were increasing and the reasons are examined, the programme looks at this point at other financial deals and transactons from this time that would later embarass Ahern with comments of his friends and foes. The Coalition government meanwhile came crashing down over the Fr Brendan Smith paedophile case and the role of Harry Whelan the Attorney General, politicians comment and television Film clips of the case are shown, also profile of the Duggan Affair which scaled the end of the FF Labour Coalition. This time B.Ahern stood for the Fianna Fáil leadership and his Campaign is profiled with television clips and comments of commentators. B.Ahern recalls his delight that aged 43 he was the youngest Fianna Fáil leader ever. | ||
DVD No. |
D07480 | Tape No. |
404 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7080 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
25 mins 10 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
UTV Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
A Parade to Remember | ||
Description: |
Following the recent controversy over the British Army's RIR Homecoming Parade in Belfast. In this programme Sinead Johnston poses the question "Will there ever be a day in Northern Ireland when our Sectarian past can be laid to rest". It begins with a quick voxpop of politicians about the Army Parade. Then S.Johnston standing at Belfast's Cenotaph remarks on the difference between today's ceremony and last week's RIR parade, no Riot Police present, no protest and no violence. A Film clip then shows last week's protests, a tinderbox situation with 30,000 people in the City to welcome the troops. The first such parade in 50 years in Belfast. RIR Major Hugh Benson gives his reaction to the Welcome, then Sergeant Hughie Benson's comments. Then Colonel Ed Freely's views, then Ranger Kris McStay comments on losing two friends in action. Meanwhile dissident republican group Eiŕigà held a protest on the Falls Road, their views are expressed by Sean MacBradaigh. SF organised a counter demonstration yard's from the parade. Film clip shown, SF's Alex Maskey addressed the SF gathering. then SDLP's Alban McGinness gave a different Nationalist attitude, the Army Parade is unnecessary and we'll just ignore it. A loyalist crowd was also in the city centre. A.McGuinness says good Policing prevented violence. Paul Maskey SF MLA comments the relatives of those killed by the British Army for their dignity in the face of loyalist provocation. Then Nigel Dodds' (DUP) views. The Belfast City Council vote was 26-20 to allow the Parade last September, in his speech Alex Maskey comments why SF didn't protest at other events for the RUC or Army. A.Maginness (SDLP) feels the SF protest should have been the day after the Army Parade. He explains why, then N.Dodds (DUP) comments on the SF protest, then Duncan Morrow of the Community Relations Council (CRC) comments on the prospect of violence being a reality as posters went up around Belfast, but at the eleventh hour the Army and SF made concessions. Alban Maginness explains, SF's Gerry Kelly comments on why SF made changes. Then N.Dodds (DUP) gives his views on the SF move. As for the Troops, Colonel Ed Freely says he didn't see the protest, other Rangers express their disappointment about the SF protest. During his speech Alex Maskey comments no Soldiers being brought to justice for murder of National Civilians. Sinead Johnston then profiles the contribution of Irishmen of all faiths to the British Army since WWI, historian Eamon Phoenix comments on the Irish Nationalists airbrushing this service out of family history. Colonel Ed Freely gives his family background as Southern Irish, SF's Paul Maskey says his grandfather fought in WW1, he then explains the SF view on Rembrance Sunday and the massive step forward SF have made on this subject. Film of Alex Maskey leaving a wreath, then A.Maginness comments, as Lord Mayor he hosted Rembrance Sunday. This year SF's Tom Hartley didn't. Then Eamon Phoenix comments on how only recently did the Republic honour its War dead. Film of Mary McAleese with Queen in France in November 1998. At the Eiŕigà protest Brian Leeson talks about fighting the British Army. N.Dodds (DUP) on IRA killings. Then P.Maskey's views on Army, then A.Maginness on Nationalism attitude to British Army E.Phoenix says Northern Ireland has moved forward shown by no violent clashes, then Duncan Morrow (CRC) says progress is fragile. The Rangers interviewed say today was about their dead and injured, then Lieutenant Colonel Tom Trinick recalls his work as an Army Doctor, with 11 killed in his time. He describes some of the injuries. Trinick also welcomes SF's right to protest, Paul Maskey, Duncan Morrow, comment on the right to protest. Then former Soldier Phillip Hamilton describes his family's military history and what Rembrance Sunday means to him. S.Johnston asks P.Maskey (SF), N.Dodds (DUP), A.Maginness (SDLP), Duncan Morrow (CRC) will Northern Ireland have one ceremony someday to remember all the Troubles' dead. | ||
DVD No. |
D07500 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7083 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 11th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
6 mins 48 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Family of Danny McIlhone, one of the Disappeared is waiting on the results of a DNA test on a body found in County Wicklow. Film report on the 19 year old who went missing in 1981 with reaction of Oliver McVeigh whose brother Colomba McVeigh (17) was disappeared by the PIRA in 1975 and still hasn't been found. A report then reviews the eight bodies still missing with SDLP's Alex Attwood's views. Then Commissioner Ken Bloomfield's comments on the work they do. The next report is from Ken Reid who reports on what's been happening at Stormont on the Policing and Justice issue. The MLAs also discussed introducing minimum unit pricing for alcohol. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07500 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7084 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 11th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
31 mins 33 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Truth or Justice | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Mark Carruthers, this programme poses the question is Northern Ireland ready to deal with the legacy of the Troubles. A speech yesterday by Denis Bradley of the Eames / Bradley Commission reminded Northern Ireland it's not easy to find a road between Justice and Truth recovery. He says the vast majority of people consulted do not want an amnesty. In the Studio M.Carruthers has four guests. The Newsletter Editor Darin Templeton, Nuala O'Loan the former Police Ombudsman, Victims Commissioner Patricia McBride, and former Soldier Lee Lavis now an academic who studies Global Conflict. But first Brian Hollywood talks to local victims struggling to survive with their loss and live with the past, what do they want to see happen now, is it a question of Justice or Truth. Firstly Irene Connolly recalls her mother being killed when Irene was three. Things hit her bad when she had her first child, she explains her mother Joan was killed by the Paras in Ballymurphy on Internment Day. Irene recalls the shooting circumstances. In December 1971 on PIRA bomb on the Shankill Road four people, one was Ann and Jackie Nicholls son Colin aged 17 months. Jackie Nicholls recalls the devastation, Ann still feels hurt inside. In 1994 Emma Rogan lost her father in the UVF attack on Catholics in a Loughisland bar. Emma was seven when her Dad Adrian was killed. She recalls her shock. The Nicholls will only find closure when baby Colin's killers are brought to justice, but they are far from optimistic. In 1979 RUC Sergeant Jim Craig was shot in the head, he survived but the psychological effects have lingered. He describes his inuries, he wants those who shot him in prison. Meanwhile Irene Connolly wants Paras to admit they killed her mother, as for the Rogans even if people are arrested it won't bring their dad back, but they want to know the Truth. M.Carruthers asks Patricia McBride do victims have to make a choice between Truth and Justice, or is both possible. She says they need to find a creative process that embraces as much of people's aspirations as possible. She feels the process has to be victim centred within limitations as to what's possible. Nuala O'Loan says it's truth and justice, she also warns the totality of the facts might'nt be enough for a prosecution, but could let a family know what happened. She also points out nobody will serve more than two years for any conviction. Then D.Templeton feels most people lay emphasis on Justice as opposed to Truth, and that stems from the Unionist view of what went on here for 40 years, a criminal / terrorist conspiracy against the State. Then former Soldier Lee Lavis feels truth and justice aren't mutually exclusive, but on justice pragmatism will have to kick in at some point. Patricia McBride highlights the work of the Historial Enquiries Team (HET) in this field, delivering information rather than convictions. In a second Film report, Brian Hollywood looks at Chile's Truth Commission, to see if Northern Ireland could learn anything from it, he begins with a brief history of the political trouble in Chile, where 3,000 people were killed, 1,000 of them were 'disappeared'. Academic Bill Roulston comments on Chile now, and its breaking with the past. Marny Requa recalls Chile's Truth Commission's powers, which were poor as the military still had a say in the country. Bill Roulston comments, then M.Requa says you can have Truth or Justice but its not an even exchange. A second Commission 10 years later looked at torture but again it had no power to prosecute violators. Amnesties weren't an option in Chile. B.Roulston says there's no one magic formula anywhere in the world. N.O'Loan says we can draw lessons from all the World's Truth Commissions, she talks about East Timor which she visited, and what we can learn from it. Lee Lavis says all must own up to what they did during the Troubles before reconciliation is possible. D.Templeton says perpetrators coming forward can damage the process if they are grand standings. P.McBride points out her view of reconciliation here, we need a debate on our contested society, and none of the players in our conflict can walk away with a clear conscience. N.O'Loan comments on people who want to leave the past behind them, and the transgenerational issues. D.Templeton feels a Commission has to be time limited. Lee Lavis comments on the time delay between events and a Commission. P.McBride says the Commission's level of powers is most important. | ||
DVD No. |
D07500 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7085 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 11th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
44 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Truth Or Justice. | ||
Description: |
This programme looks at views of some relatives of troubles victims; Irene Connolly whose mother was killed by the Parachute Regiment in 1971. The parents of Colin Nickels aged 17 who was killed by a Provisional IRA bomb. Also Emma Rogan whose father was killed by the UVF in a Loughinisland pub attack in 1994. It gives a report from RUC Sergeant Jim Craig wounded by the provisional IRA in 1979; he recalls his injuries. Patricia McBride comments on truth of justice issues. It also gives comments from Naula O'Loan and News Letter editor followed by ex-soldier Lee Lavis. Finally, there is a report from Chile on how the issue was handled there, with Phil Rolston's views on (MISSING) Timois experiences. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
405 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5654 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 13th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In the studio the DUP's N. McCausland and TUV's J. Mc Allister angerily debates the current political impasse between Sinn Fein and the DUP. Also, UUP leader Reg Empey picks telivision pictures of 1993 Shankill bomb and The Greysteel shooting as having the biggest effect on him. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
405 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5655 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 13th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins 45 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson the programe begins with a Studio debate between the DUP's Nelson McCausland and the TUV's Jim Allister on their parties' attitudes to the current SF / DUP Executive's record, and the current impasse on devolving Policing and Justice, the Maze Stadium and on Irish Language Act. N.Thompson asks N.McCausland, is it not offering the TUV an open goal by continuing the stalemate with SF, he replies the DUP is offering Unionists a way forward, and delivering for Unionists he claims it's the TUV who has no way forward, he claims business is still being done in other ways . He claims because of devolution the DUP have stopped an Irish Language Act. Jim Allister replies if that's success I woldn't like to see failure, he says it is not a battle a day it's a chuckle a day, he says the DUP promised if SF return to form and start wrecking things. Legislation would remove them from government, that's a false promise he says, the DUP are totally impotent. He says voluntary coalition should replace mandatory coalition. Nelson McCausland says Allister favoured mandatory in his MEP manifesto, McCausland says SF are squealing because concessions to them have stopped. He alleges if Allister gets Direct Rule back, concessions to SF will start again. Allister says his plan doesn't rule out cross community government within a voluntary coalition, he says the evil essence of mandatory coalition is you can't vote a party out of government. Both men argue over Jim Allister MEP's manifesto when Allister was in the DUP he accepted mandatory coalition, Allister says he still stands for keeping SF out of government, he ridicules N.McCausland's move from Never Never land to Yes to SF, he noted props up SF. N.McCausland alleges he heard Allister say at a DUP meeting it's not principle, but timing involved in keeping SF out of government. Both men got angry and Allister calls him a liar. N.McCausland says Direct Rule is not British rule, it's Anglo-Irish rule, that's why he favours devolution. Allister'ssays his cause is growing daily, and he looks forward to next year's Euro-elections. Both men argue then on the Education issue, Allister says Catriona Ruane (SF) is a disaster but N.McCausland says under Direct Rule the 11+ would be gone by now. Allister then attacks the DUP on it's reversal of position towards SF. In the next Film piece UUP leader Reg Empey talks about the television pictures that made the most impact on him, he picks the Autum 1993 IRA bomb on the Shankill Road, and the loyalist attack on Catholics in a bar in Greysteel. Film clips shown with Empey's recollections of how he learned about the bombing. He was Lord Mayor at the time, and visited the scene, then Greysteel, he felt Northern Ireland was at risk of civil war that week. He compares that week to today. In the 'If You Ask Me Spot' Journalist Fiona Meredith comments on 80 MLAs publishing their favourite recipes in a cookbook, to raise money for Charity. She highlights some of the politicians' recipes including DUP's Iris Robinson's chocolate balls recipes. She hopes the politicians never decide to make a semi-naked calendar. In the next segment publisher Claude Costeralde talks about his new book titled Stormont, and why he assembled it, he was impressed by it's size for such a small population, and it was always closed, then UUP's Ian Adamson and SDLP's Carmel Hanna on the book and it's history of dominance by Unionists' programme ends with comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D07500 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7086 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 17th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
56 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Bertie | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 3: United We Stand | ||
Description: |
This episode begins with a quick review of events until 1994. Then after the titles a Film clip shows the Dail 7 December 1994, and a verbal clash between B.Ahern and Fine Gael (FG) TD Gay Mitchell, Ahern recalls him as an irritable "little get". It happened at the end of a hard week for Ahern following the collapse of A.Reynolds' government. Ahern had been in talks with Labour's Dick Spring about a renewed coalition. Fergus Finlay, Dick Spring's adviser recalls the talks. Paddy Duffy FF Press Secretary recalls F.Finlay was a malign influence on D.Spring. Former RTE Politics Journalist Una Claffey gives her views on Ahern's positive nature, as Film clip shows the Labour FF Talks teams. Everything looked to be going okay, programme for government drawn up. Mary O'Rourke recalls Ahern telling her she would be Minister of Environment, but a press story revealing that FF Ministers withheld details of the H.Whelan affair that brought the A.Reynolds' government down, from their Labour colleagues meant Spring threatened to pullout of new coalition. Ahern recalls his reaction at the Times. Television clip show the live reactions of politicians to the suspension of the Talks, and then Ahern recalls Spring telephoning him, "Springer has pulled the plug. On television Ahern admits he'll have to go into opposition, his brother Maurice recalls, then his sister Eileen O'Donovan on their disappointment. Spring went into a rainbow coalition with Fine Gael Workers' Party. Ahern returned to Dublin Central for to relax. Television clips show his warm reception. Then the Irish Times Journalist Colm Keenan says Micheál Wall arrived from Manchester with a suitcase full of cash, Matt Cooper Columnist comments on Wall's background, then Ahern says Wall brought him £30,000 to help him get a house . Wall would buy the house and rent it out to Ahern. Journalists discuss Cecilia Larkin's role in this matter, Ahern says Wall's £30,000 was put into an account in Cecilia's name but for Wall's use. Ahern denies M.Wall was just a front man for him purchasing the house, Journalists query this. Micheál Martin FF then recalls their time in opposition as good for Ahern and FF. Ahern recalls the re-organisation of the party and the reuniting FF. Mary O'Rourke recalls him "barn storming" the country. Mary Harney of the Progressive Democrats (PDs) recalls working well with Ahern Royston Brady comments on Ahern's many visits to watch Manchester Utd football matches. Sometimes at the expense of property developer Norman turner, who was interested in redeveloping the Phoenix Park Racecourse, with a Casino. Joe Higgins of the Socialist Party comments. Then television clip of N.Turner's view from 2 September 1994. Ahern comments he was against Casinos, Turner made a donation to FF's fundraiser Des Richardson, $10,000 says Journalist. D.Richardson is questioned about this donation. The Journalists comment on these two donations and questions are asked about the currencies. At this time also Owen O'Callaghan from Cork was interested in building a National Stadium, Eamon Dunphy comments on his role. A US company Chiltern - O'Connor was involved. In 1994 B.Ahern met three times with these people to discuss the Neilstown project, the Americans deny giving B.Ahern any money. B.Ahern denies dollars were given to him, he says he thought the 'dollars' allegations were a wind-up. Spring 1997, it's a general election, politicians give their views on Ahern's chances of victory as the Rainbow Coalition seemed very popular. On April 18 1997, before the election, Ben Dunne named C.Haughey as the recipient of £1 million from the tycoon, Ahern made moves to distance himself from Haughey, politicians recall Ahern's Fianna Fail Ard Fheis speech and the tension in the Party. Sunday Independent Journalist John Drennan says Ahern's speech erased C.Haughey from FF's history. Television clip of Ahern's speech shown, then Ahern himself says it had to be done and he was glad he made it. From 18 April 1997 Ray Burke FF TD comments. Politicians then comment on the election Campaign with television clips shown. P.J.Mara FF Director of Elections presents Ahern as young leader for a young country. Ahern himself comments on his Campaign. Fine Gael's coalition never really connected says Journalists. FF organised vote management strategy except for Dublin Central. Bertie's constituency, votes counted, results coming in Progressive Democrats disappointed, television reports shown, but the Labour Party was hammered, Una Claffey comments. Ahern was a narrow victory, he learned the lesson of getting transfers for the next time, D.O'Leary writer comments. On 26 June 1997 Ahern becomes Prime Minister with minority coalition government. Television clip shows his remarks, his family comment on their pride. B.Ahern conducted the negotiations with the four Independents and Progressive Democrats to make the coalition. Some Journalists believed it wouldn't last until Christmas. Ahern appointed Ray Burke and this caused him a problem. David Andrews TD FF recalls rumours about Burke being on 'The Take', programme profiles Ray Burke and unsuccessful Garda Inquiries into him over planning corruption. Ahern recalls hearing allegations . Burke took £30,000 in 1997 as a bribe, Mary Harney told Ahern. Dermot Ahern went to England to investigate the claims and talk to the builder involved, a Mr Murphy. Ahern appointed Burke, M.Harney comments, then Journalist Matt Cooper wonders why Ahern did it. In the Dail Ray Burke defended himself, the story wouldn't die, September 1997 questions rise in the Dail from D.Spring. Television clip shown. Ahern sets up Inquiry into Burke's finances, political reaction shown. Burke resigns and blames Ahern for not defending him. Television clips show political reaction at the time. The Tribunal set up was a safety valve for FF, but over the years its inquiries would take it closer to the man who started it, B.Ahern. Fianna FaÃl's M.Martin comments on this. Then Ahern's views. Meanwhile the Irish Economy was growing in strength, Ministers recall the Nation's state, Bertie was good generally but also a lucky one, O.O'Leary comments, he ran the Cabinet by consensus building. Ex-Ministers comment on Ahern's controls, he himself explains his style, confuse and rule. In Summer of 1997, the presidential election loomed A.Reynolds (FF) was interested, Ahern denies blocking Reynolds, Special Adviser 1979-1999 Paddy Duffy recalls Mary McAleese being chosen as the Candidate. September 1997 news clip shown, other FF politicians comment on Ahern favouring M.McAleese, but Reynolds thought he would be choice, McAleese won the Vote, television clip shown, Reynolds was disappointed, Ahern gives his views then David Andrews. 31 October 1997 M.McAleese elected President. B.Ahern recalls May 17th 1974 Dublin bombing then violence in the North. Television clips shown, he says violence in the North was ever present, he recalls meeting Tony Blair while both were in opposition and they decided if elected to do something about the North. Both men comment, then Paddy Teahon (Secretary General Prime Minister's office) recalls it took a week to organise a British / Irish Prime Ministers' telephone call in the 1970s. Ahern recalls that the British taped all telephone calls. In February 1996 the Canary Wharf PIRA bomb ended the peace process, Liz O'Donnell Irish Foreign Affairs Minister recalls no talks were taking place. July 1997 television clip showing Adams hold up "Another Chance" Belfast Telegraph headline as Talks restart. Ahern comments then, in April 1998 Talks Chairman George Mitchell calls time on the Talks. D.Andrews recalls, then Ahern on the big week in April, Ahern's mother died, he recalls going to the hospital to see his Mum and then returns to Belfast for Talks. David Trimble comments then T.Blair on crisis point at Talks. Television clip shows Trimble comments in April 1998. After his mother's funeral, Ahern returns North, Tony Blair recalls Ahern's mood, after Blair's 'Hand of History' comment, Liz O'Donnell recalls her reaction, then Adams, Blair and Ahern comments on the Talks. A SF list had 76 items to be resolved, Ahern recalls Mo Mowlam's reaction, Ahern tackled the list with Adams. Television clip shows SF Mitchel McLaughlin press comment on Good Friday 1998 at 7.30 am. Pressure was now on Unionists, Liz O'Donnell recalls. Then Ahern on the issue of a North / South dimension, Trimble's views on meeting with Ahern. Then T.Blair, Liz O'Donnell, followed by television clip of announcement of agreement by Blair and Ahern. On 22 May 1999 71% of Northern Ireland voters supported the Good Friday Agreement, in Dublin on the same day, the South supported abandoning Articles 2 and 3 of their Constitution. O.O'Leary comments on the significance of this, then Liz O'Donnell comments on the issues they parked, decommissioning and policing. Then 15 August 1998 the Omagh bombing by dissident republicans. Film clip shown B.Ahern comments on his reaction. | ||
DVD No. |
D07490 | Tape No. |
404 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7081 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 17th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins 12 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Scannal | ||
Programme Title: |
Jailbreaks | ||
Description: |
(In Irish with English subtitles) This programme's topic is two PIRA prison breaks in the Republic of Ireland in the 1970s that hit the headlines. The first was on October 31st 1973 when three senior IRA figures Seamus Twomey, J.B.O'Hagan and Kevin Mallon used a helicopter to escape from Dublin's Mountjoy Prison's exercise yard. The programme begins with the reaction of the Coalition government's Minister of Justice Patrick Cooney that it was a spectacular escapde. Tom McCaughen profiles Seamus Twomey who was PIRA Chief of Staff when arrested, then J.B.O'Hagan another 1940s veteran, and Kevin Mallon who was believed to be in charge of the PIRA's border units. Then Diarmuid O'Tuama says it was prisoners in Long Kesh who came up with the helicopter escape plan. The escape began when a man with an American accent called Mr Leonard turned up at Irish Helicopters at Dublin airport. Tom McCaughen comments on what he said he wanted. A television news report from the Time, says the helicopter landed at Stradbally and armed men seized it. The news report then continues with the helicopter pilot describe the trip to Mountjoy and what happened when they landed in the prison exercise yard, where a football match was going on. Tom McCaughren says the prisoners grabbed the guards and Thompson Boyes the Pilot confirms that, then three men ran to the helicopter and got in the back, the helicopter took off . Diarmuid Twomey says his father has vertigo and sat in the middle. The pilot says they flew to Baldonnell and landed, got into a car and drove off . Newspaper headlines shown and a Wolfetone's song celebrated the daring escape, television clips show the intensive Garda search for the escapees. S.Twomey would remain free for four years. His son Diarmuid recalls visiting him in Dublin or Kerry. The Helicopter Song stayed No 1 in Ireland for four weeks. Journalist PoÃlÃn Ni Chiaráin profiles the public's reaction, then Liam O'Cathail comments on the public showing disrespect to Cosgrave and Cooney (Fine Gael politicians). In the North, Civil Rights Marches were replaced with violence. In March 1973 the Fine Gael / Labour coalition came to power under Cosgrave as a Law and Order government. Liam O'Cathail explains. Then Frank Reidy highlights their anti-IRA stance, as the Irish Government feared Civil War in the North of Britain withdrew. the Special Criminal Courts were introduced and in September 1973, Twomey was convicted of IRA membership in the Court. Television clip shows Patrick Cooney's reaction to escape within weeks republican prisoners were transferred to Portlaoise prison. In December 1973 Kevin Mallon was recaptured at a GAA dance, Marian Coyle was with him and fired at the Garda, Tom McCaughren comments on the sentences. In January 1974 the PIRA used a helicopter again in Strabane when Eddie Gallagher and Rose Dugdale tried to drop a bomb on the RUC station. Television clip shown of the news report. PoÃlÃn Ni Chiaráin profiles Rose Dugdale's wealthy English background. In April 1974 the Beit Art Collection was stolen from Russborough House. Television news report shown. Dugdale was convicted of the robbery, and the Strabane attack, television news clip shown of her trial verdict. E.Gallagher was also arrested that year and jailed in Portlaoise. In August 1974, 19 PIRA prisoners blasted their way out of Portlaoise, and vanished, television clip and newspaper headlines shown of the escapees, including Mallon and Gallagher. Prison Officer Frank Reidy recalls. The government was greatly embarassed again. Film clips show the massive manhunt . This time Dermot Hegarty released a song 'Nineteen Men' which also got to No 1. In January 1975 Mallon was re-arrested in Dublin. In October 1975 Gallagher and Marion Coyle kidnapped Dutch Industrialist Tiede Herrema in Limerick in a bid to get Kevin Mallon, Rose Dugdale and James Hyland released. Liam O'Cathail comments. Coyle got 15 years, Gallagher got 20 years. In December 1977 S.Twomey was re-arrested in his possession were plans for the complete restructuring of the PIRA. Tom McCaughen gives the details of this master plan. Contributors then comment on the importance or not of these escapes in IRA history. | ||
DVD No. |
D07500 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7087 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 17th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
57 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Bertie | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 3 | ||
Description: |
B. Ahern faces allegations of corruption that dogged his later years. It shows TV clips and comment from political foes and friends. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
404 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5650 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 17th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
26 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Scannal | ||
Programme Title: |
Jail Break | ||
Description: |
A recollection of the 1973 hellicopter escape from Mountjoy jail in Dublin. Where three Provisional IRA inmates lead the breakout of 19 prisoners. Ten months later from Portloaise Prison, using contemportary TV clips and interviews we see the activities of escapees from their escape to their recapture. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
405 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5656 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 18th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
9 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The DUP and SF have finally broken the deadlock at Stormont over devolving Police and Justice to Northern Ireland. They have agreed a process, appointed a new Attorney-General and arranged an Executive meeting for Thursday. Film report from Ken Reid says timescale for devolution of Police / Justice isn't mentioned but they want it as soon as possible. John Larkin QC will be the new Attorney-General. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness press conference statements, then reaction from Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward, and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, also reaction from Alliance's David Ford. A second report from Fergal McKinney looks at the deadlock and what has happened to break it, and the issues that now need sorted. This is followed by analysis from Ken Reid on the reaction in London. Followed by review of texts from public on the Stormont Stalemate. In Downpatrick a second fire at a Doctor's surgery within a week has broken out. Film report . The body of Disappeared man Danny McIlhone was removed from the Wicklow Mountains today. Film report. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07510 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7088 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 19th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
14 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Police and Customs have seized laundered fuel in seizures on the Border, and from four petrol stations. Film report with comments of John Whiting of Customs. The names of 40 people from Northern Ireland who are members of the far right British National Party have been published on the internet. The PSNI have warned of an increased threat here from dissident republicans. Film report say Assistant Chief Constable Drew Harris had to leave a Police Drugs Conference today because of the threat. At the Conference PSNI Detective Superintendent Gary Clarke, spoke on drug seizures here and then Garda Detective Superintendent Pat Byrne gives his comments on the trades international nature. On Belfast's Upper Springfield Road, an explosive device was found at the Police Station. Film report. Today, the First and Deputy First Ministers, P.Robinson and M.McGuinness were in London to ask British Prime Minister Gordon Brown for more funds for the Northern Ireland Executive. Film report from Ken Reid with P.Robinson and M.McGuinness comment on their demands. Meanwhile in Parliament Northern Ireland Secretary S.Woodward announced the Bill for the Saville Inquiry into Bloody Sunday would be £191 million. He expressed his views on this cost, and the Conservative Owen Patterson responded. A further report from F.McKinney profiles the new Northern Ireland Attorney-General John Larkin QC, with his comments. Meanwhile the UUP's Michael McGimpsey criticises the DUP's stalling attitude towards devolution of Police and Justice, then the TUV's Jim Allister says the DUP gave into SF's demands, in drip, drip concessions. The DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson called that scaremongering. Meanwhile the SDLP's Alex Attwood criticises SF for having no date for devolution. Then Ken Reid comments on expected Executive good news stories this week. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D07510 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7089 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 20th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
15 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At Stormont, the Executive meets for the first time since June. Film report from Ken Reid on the business conducted, including Water Planning and free prescriptions, and rural planning the backlog will mean weekly meetings of the Executive. A £500 million package from Downing Street was announced. M.McGuinness (SF) and N.Dodds (DUP) comment afterwards on deferring water charges. Free prescriptions and new planning laws were also announced. SF Minister Conor Murphy comments on the water rates issue. Then Ken Reid gives his summary of the other business conducted today. The Police Board today rejected plans by the PSNI Chief Constable H.Orde to save the Police over £20 million over four months with cuts. Film report also hears legal action by PSNI men for ear damage will cost the PSNI over £90 million. Basil McCrea UUP comments, then SDLP's Dolores Kelly, comments on (MISSING) H.Orde cuts plans, followed by DUP's I.Paisley Junior views. This is followed by Hugh Orde's reaction. Twenty five years ago tonight in Darkley, South Armagh, (20 November 1983) republican gunmen shoot dead three church elders while they sang hymns at a service. Film report reviews the attack with sound recording of the shots played, and a survivor who was a child then describes her memories. Then Paster Bob Bain recalls the event. With Film clip of the funerals shown, then UUP's Danny Kennedy's views, then Ian Bothwell of the Crossfire Trust explains their work in the area. Then SF Cllr Pat Maginn comments on his work with the Crossfire Trust and meeting Darkley Families. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D07510 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7090 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 20th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
28 mins 16 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson the programme begins with a Studio interview with Deputy First Minister M.McGuinness of Sinn Fein, after today's first Executive meeting in five months. N.Thompson asks McGuinness how the government here hopes to help people here through the current global financial difficulties. McGuinness lists deferring the introduction of water charges for two years. The removal of PPS14 planning restriction on building houses, he hopes this will help contractors in rural areas. He also says the Executive will spend £2 billion on infrastructure improvements this year, to tackle rising unemployment. N.Thompson tells McGuinness is it not scandalous the Executive hasn't met for five months, he replies he regrets there being no meeting, but outlines the SF desire to establish they were in an Executive that wanted equality, and that meant dealing with outstanding issues from the St.Andrew's Talks. McGuinness outlines the list of items he is referring to, including devolution of Policing and Justice, McGuinness repeats he and Robinson never fell out during the Stand Off, he gives his recollections of some of the verbal exchanges on the Policing / Justice issue he had with P.Robinson. McGuinness is now satisfied the crux of the matter on policing is now resolved, he comments on the SF protest when the RIR marched in Belfast City Centre and comments on nationalist and republican views on the RIR. On a Devolution Timetable, McGuinness says he has a commitment from Robinson the process will move ahead, and it won't take a couple of years he says. He comments then who will get the Justice Ministry and will SF ever get it, he accepts both SF and DUP won't chase the job. It will be a cross community vote to elect the Minister. He rejects the SDLP right under D'Hondt system to get the post. On the Irish Language Act and the Maze site, McGuinness says the work continues sensibly. McGuinness says he won't be walking away from the issues, and he thinks P.Robinson will keep his word. In the 'If You AAsk Me Spot', Journalist Lindsay Allen comments on Loyalist Killer Michael Stone defence in Court, his attack on Stormont was a work of art, then he comments on Northern Ireland. See Shaun Woodward's performance on the Northern Ireland Executive's return to work, and the SF / DUP performance in government here. The next topic introduced by N.Thompson is the effect of the recession on Southern Shoppers spending their money in the North, especially after Eire's Ministers in government tell people it's their patriotic duty to spend their money in the Republic. It begins with a Film report from Julia Paul profiling the situation in Derry where Declan Hasson comments. Then Ireland's Finance Minister Brian Lenihan's views, then Dublin Businessman Mark Fieldings' comments. then SF's Mitchel McLaughlin rejects Lenihan's views, then in Letterkenny Toni Forrester of their CBI comments, then locals' opinions on where they spend their money. Followed by comments of Liam Nellis of Intertrade Ireland, and businessmen James Bonner and Simon Hunter. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D07510 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7091 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 20th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
This programme shows an interview with Sinn Fein's M. McGuinness, discussing what the Executive can do to help people through the current economical difficulties. He also gives his views on the current impasse with the DUP over devolution of Policing and Justice, the Irish language act and the Maze stadium project. This is followed by a report which examines people from the South of Ireland who are coming North to shop. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
405 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5657 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 24th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
59 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Bertie | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 4 | ||
Description: |
B. Ahern discusses the legacy of his time as Prime Minister, The peace process in Northern Ireland, the boom in the Irish economy. He also comments on the allegations of corruption that were made against him. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
404 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5651 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 24th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
16 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Live report from Rostrevor in County Down where over the weekend four PSNI Officers where killed in a car accident, they were Declan Green (39) Kevin Gorman (24) Kenny Irvine (30), and James Magee (24). The first report from Ivan Little at the scene speculates on what happened, a taxi driver Barry McArdle recalls seeing the vehicle go on fire with the Officers inside, another witness Frank Mallon says nobody could save the men, despite their efforts. Two men Kenny Irvine and Declan Green were from Kilkeel, a report from Jane Loughery profiles the Men, Rev S.Johnston The Irvine Minister, comments then it's revealed Declan Green's family lost three relatives six years ago in a fishing boat tragedy. Fr Peter O'Hare comments. Then family friend Sean Rogers' views, followed by Orange District Master Eddie Keown views on Orange Member Kenny Irvine. Declan Green was in Ballymartin GAA Club, the Club Secretary Frank McManus comments. Kevin Gorman was from Drumaness and played for the local soccer team, the Club Chairman Laurence Clarke comments. Kevin also played Gaelic football his mother was the Chairwoman of the local Club. Local SDLP Cllr Anne McAleenan comments. Then Fr Des Loughran. At Stormont P.Robinson and M.McGuinness offered their condolences. Film report, then from Police Federation Headquarters, Terry Spence comments on the Police investigation tactics. Then Sir Desmond Rea, Chairman of the Policing Board comments. Paul Clarke then interviews politicians Jim Wells (DUP) and P.J.Bradley (SDLP) on their reactions to the deaths. In other road accidents in Northern Ireland this weekend, three other people died, Teresa McGovern (45) in Newry, a man yet unnamed in Templepatrick, and another man killed near Limavady. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07510 | Tape No. |
405 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7092 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 24th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
61 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Bertie | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 4: BOOM | ||
Description: |
This is the final part of the four part series on former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, it brings events up-to-date and examines Ahern's political legacy. It begins with a series of clips of Ahern speeches on the new peaceful economically successful Ireland, it's the beginning of his time as Prime Minister and the 10 years under his government. Ireland was transformed in the Bertie years, but in the end he couldn't escape his past. After the titles a television clip from 15 January 1999 shows the Gay Byrne show interview with EU Commissioner for Employment Padriag Flynn, Journalist John Drennan comments on the personal disaster for Flynn. It was all about money and the Flood Tribunal, and English developer Tom Gilmartin who wanted to develop shopping centres. B.Ahern says he's sorry he ever heard of him. Journalist Colm Keenan profiles Gilmartin's plans with views of Journalist Frank Connolly. Liffey Valley Centre opened in 1998. Gilmartin lost control to his partner Owen O'Callaghan. Stories from Gilmartin claimed people took money of him here, £50,000 to P.Flynn which Flynn mocked on the G.Byrne show. Tom Gilmartin's reply is Filmed, he gives evidence to the Flood Tribunal. In Dail in January 1999 Ahern comments on this case, but Gilmartin would also accuse B.Ahern of taking bribes. C.McGreevy TD and Dermot Ahern comment on other government difficulties at that time, the Phillip Sheedy case is profiled. Mary Harney recalls Ahern telling her he intervened on Sheedy's behalf to the Department of Justice. B.Ahern gives his views, as the Coalition looked in trouble. On 8 August 1999 B.Ahern comments in the Dail. C.McGreevy sorted the problem with Mediation. Ahern, Harney and McGreevy all comment. Ahern refers to McGreevy as the party's 'missing Socialist' when he ran Social Welfare Department. Journalist R.Curran recalls FF's lowering tax . Terry Hickey government Programme Manager 1997-2008 recalls the achievements of Ahern's FF government at this time. Within three years of 1997 the Irish economy had grown by a third. At the Tribunal, in 2000, Frank Dunlop a lobbyist revealed his activities in the early 1990s. Dublin Cllr Joe Higgins profiles Dunlop's activities, around Liffey Centre including bribes to politicians. Ahern's name wasn't mentioned, but his name was mentioned in an article by Frank Connolly, Ahern comments on that allegation he took £50,000 from S.O'Brien in 1989. Television clip of 24 April 2000 shows Ahern reject the allegation. Ahern won damages in Court . Television clip shows his reaction. B.Ahern then talks about the role of Cecilia Larkin his new partner, Liz O'Donnell comments on the relationship. Ahern recalls abusive letters he received, including from Churchmen, the programme then looks at the first NICE Treaty in the EEC. Political Journalist Una Claffey comments. At the Vote on 8 June 2001, Dublin voted NO to NICE, as did Ireland. C.McGreevy recalls how all the parties, Trade Unions, Farmers etc wanted a YES vote. Irish people it seemed would make their own minds up when dealing with their Masters or indeed the Catholic Church. On September 7 2001 the government announced plans on how to deal with a theoretical meltdown at Sellafield Nuclear Power Station, but in New York 9/11 was a real crisis. D.Ahern recalls, Ireland's economy stalled but the government keep public spending going, then P.J.Mara FF Director of Elections, recalls the 2002 election as fantastic, FF could do nothing wrong. Film clip of the FF campaign shown. Then Ahern comments on the result, but he needed the Progressive Democrats, Mary Harney recalls the negotiations and the fate of the Dublin Stadium titled the 'Bertie Bowl'. Ahern regrets dropping the Stadium. Television clip shows his 2 June 2002 Dail comments on Good Friday Agreement (GFA), next came the financial hangover in finances. C.McGreevy recalls Willie O'Dea TD recalls the backlash against FF. Ahern / M.O'Rourke recall the cutbacks, good news for the government was the NICE Treaty passed second time round, but in the North on 14 October 2002 the Northern Ireland Peace Process began going wrong, RUC raid SF offices in Stormont, so called Spy-Ring found, Ahern comments, in Dublin the Millenium Spire is criticised by Dubliners. Journalist Richard Curran comments on Ireland's infrastructure not keeping up with the Boom, then Journalist Matt Cooper's views Ahern gives his views. A list of problems are cited. The Decentralisation System, dealing with high house prices. Ahern outlines his priorities this time, but rising house prices was storing up trouble for the future says Journalist Matt Cooper. In 2004, Ireland has the EU Presidency. Ahern recalls his task of keeping 27 governments on side. He was effectively President of Europe, and Una Claffey recalls his success against the odds of getting a new Constitution for Europe. Bertie recalls his Talks style. T.Blair praises his negotiating skills. However, a French referendum rejected the Deal. Back home in June 2004, FF gets hammered in the local Council elections. Ahern comments, Charlie McGreevy is moved to Brussels as the fall guy, McGreevy comments then and now. Ahern then decided to switch FF to left of central strategy, he explains in 2004 other politicians give their sarcastic reactions to Ahern's 'Socialist' move then politicians discuss Ahern's style in the Dail when it's time to answer questions with television clips shown, with Ahern's defensive reaction. Politicians also comment on his 'presidential style' in the Prime Minister's offices. Ahern comments on his split up with Cecilia during his last four years as Prime Minister. Friends of Cecilia profile her contribution to Bertie, then Ahern comments on his separation agreements and how it cleaned him out, his wife and daughters comment. It's September 2006 Ahern reveals for the first time he took cash from his friends to help him out, Barry English one of those friends comments. The Tribunal now had Ahern in his sights. Ahern recalls those days and dealing with it, Tom Gilmartin's allegations had widened since the 1990s, Journalists explain how Owen O'Callaghan and Gilmartin's system of bribes worked and lists what they say they gave Ahern, Ahern lists the allegations in total, and he feels he wasn't taking things as serious as he should have, as he was running the country. M.Cooper profiles FF's attempts to paint Gilmartin as a looney, when his Flynn / Lawlor allegations were proved truthful, Frank Connolly comments. Ahern denies getting any money. In the Peace Process Ahern shakes hands with Paisley. Paisley comments on 2007 meeting, then T.Blair, B.Ahern on getting the DUP / SF into an Executive. In the South Frank Connelly recalls publishing Ahern financial evidence to the Tribunal. Ahern recalls his reaction, other FF Ministers comment. Ahern goes canvassing, but everywhere the press asked him personal finance questions, television clips shown, Cruck's with the Progressive Democrats appeared, three senior FF Ministers M.Martin, B.Cowen and D.Ahern meet Ahern, then face the press, Journalists comments, then Ahern blames his marriage breakdown, but the public seemed to stay with Ahern, his 15 May 2007 Speech in Westminister helped his image, then he wins television debate with Fine Gael's Enda Kenny, in the election. FF hold their seats, but Progressive Democrats in trouble, by 89 votes to 76, Ahern is Prime Minister again, but his future is now the question. On 15 June 2007 he names B.Cowan as his obvious successor. Politicians give their reaction to Ahern's decision. Meanwhile Ahern is questioned at the Tribunal on his personal life. Television clips shown, Journalist O.O'Leary comments on his performance, then coverage of 2008 evidence of Cecilia Larkin to the Tribunal, and the revelation that £30,000 of FF money went to Cecilia. Television clips and political reaction shown, then Journalists on its significance, and the fact a Bank Manager said Ahern lodged £15,000 cash in 1994, when Ahern said he only lodged salary cheques there. Ahern said he won some of it at the races and had changed some of his salary into pounds in Manchester. Ahern comments on the pressures on him, and then his Secretary gives evidence, reaction to this profiled from Journalists and politicians. The story now dominated all news reports. His family recall him telling them he would resign, then Mary Harney recalls Cabinet Ministers awaited news, Ahern recalls tells them he would resign on 6 May in emotional speech. Politicians recall their shock. Television clip of his resignation statement shown. On 30 April 2008 he addressed the US Congress that Ireland is at Peace. Ahern comments on his treatment and says he never done nothing wrong, he left Office without evident personal wealth. Politicians comment, then Ian Paisley's views. Ahern says he would still like to make a contribution. | ||
DVD No. |
D07490 | Tape No. |
404 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7082 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 25th Nov 2008 | Duration: |
52 mins 52 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Death or Canada, Part 1 | ||
Description: |
This is the first in a Two part series, shown in documentary / drama style which profiles the Irish Famine's affect on an individual family. The Willis family who fled Ireland for Canada during the Irish Famine. The programme also involves comments from Irish Journalist John Waters and Canadian historians and archaeologists who are looking at the sites of hospitals where many famine victims died of plague once in Canada in Toronto. In 1847 America doubled the cost of landing there so emigrant ships switched to Canada. Canada's open door migration policy saw the relatives of Henry Ford, the Kennedys and Bing Crosby all arrive through Canada, today 50 million US / Canadian citizens claim Irish descent, but in 1847 the arrival of so many impoverished, disease ridden refugees brought only havoc. Robert Kearns, himself an Irish emigrant to Canada, and a member of Toronto's Ireland Park Foundation, comments on preserving the Irish story, a story of immense courage. Profile of Toronto in 1847 it was only 13 years old with 20,000 people, the arrival of 40,000 Irish was more than the city could handle. Archaeologist Ronald Williamson is trying to discover the physical history of 1847, in Toronto. He explains the city's shoreline in 1847 with paintings shown, and where the Irish landed. Historian Mark McGowan using documents locates the Fever Sheds which help the plague infected immigrants, he explains they were away from the main core of the population. Ron Williamson is Filmed on John Street, in 1847 this was the route to the hospital and fever sheds. He points out the very site of Toronto's new film festival headquarters, the Archaeologists have three weeks before work begins to prove it is the hospital / fever sheds' site. Back in Ireland, the 1841 census put Ireland's population at 8 million, today it's 5 million. Writer John Waters comments on remembering the pain, the shame, the horror not of facts but of the emotional realities facing the people, eyewitness accounts read out, QUB Dr Peter Gray comments on Understanding the human dimension of what the famine actually done to families. The Willis family left West of Ireland in 1847 for Canada. A Toronto Globe article from 1847 is read out, it provides some details. The Willis were a family of five children, three boys, two girls aged from 12 to 25, they had sailed from Limerick on the Jessie in Spring 1847. In 1800s Ireland was fastest growing population in Europe, land was being divided into smaller lots for farming, and potato was the wonder crop to feed the poor. Dr Christine Kinealy of the University of Central Lancashire comments. Protestants like the Willis have often been written out of Famine history, but the Famine hit all with equal vigour. Dr Patrick Fitzgerald of the Centre for Migration Studies comments on this topic. In 1845 the simple balance of Irish life was destroyed, when the potato blight arrived from South America on ships. Peter Gray comments on previous failures compared to this one. By Winter 1846, nothing was left for the poor to eat and evictions began. Sickness and death stalked every village. Crisis behaviour explained, effects of starvation described, and Christine Kineally says it all happens at the Centre of the World's richest Empire, the British Empire. The Willis family decide to leave Ireland. John Waters comments, then Dr Donald Law, a microbiologist explains disease, especially Typhus was the bigger killer, he explains it's body lice that carry the disease from person to person. As the Willis family moved towards Limerick, they would have witnessed the total disaster effecting the West of Ireland. Dr Peter Gray comments, then John Waters. In Downtown Toronto the search for the Irish Refugee camp continues . David Robertson comments on the work's progress, then historian Mark McGowan profiles the life of Toronto's Bishop Michael Power, the man who saved Toronto from calamity, his 1842 letters to Halifax examined, St Michael's Cathedral is one of his legacies. In 1847 he visited Rome then England and Ireland. He reads graphic Famine reports in the London papers, what he found in Ireland was deeply unsettling, mass burial pits. Back in Toronto in 1847 he warned the City of the calamity coming their way. The first Famine ships arrived on the 8 June 1847. Robert Kearns recalls how Toronto City fathers reacted, they were unmoved, Canada was a British Colony and the lack of empathy displayed was typical of the day. The Council procrastination would be catastrophe. Peter Gray describes crisis migration of 1847. 100,000 people headed for Canada. The manifest of the ship Jessie records Willis family boarded in Limerick in March 1847, before they board Doctors look for Typhus signs, a black tongue, or pale face. The Harbour Master's efforts at keeping Typhus off Limerick ships in large numbers were commended. One of the Willis children wasn't allowed onboard, John Waters comments on the horror of this. That child's fate isn't known. Robert Kearns comments on emigration in 1847, Peter Gray explains how the shipping companies used the emigrants as human ballast, the journey took two months with passengers locked below decks, the Willis would have been crammed in with several hundred others. They had to provide their own food and there was no sanitation. Peter Gray calls it a gamble, but it offered hope. Two weeks into the voyage the Willis 18 year old son is sick with fever. Microbiologist Donald Low explains how disease spreads in this coffin ship. That same month an Irish gentleman Robert Whyte is on another coffin ship to Canada, his diaries are explicit about the suffering of the poorer emigrants below decks, they are read out . The Willis 18 year old dies of Typhus, his body is buried at sea, with little ceremony. Robert Kearns tries to imagine how the mother Willis must feel at that point. Of the Jessie's 480 passengers, 26 died, historian Mark McGowan comments, however in the summer of 1847, 40,000 Irish emigrants would land at Toronto. Meanwhile in Toronto, Archaeologist Eva McDonald reveals their latest find of 18th century bricks. They believe it's related to the hospital site. In 1847, the hospital and 15 fever sheds built around it were used to treat the incoming Irish mass influx. The second week of June 1847 after two months at sea, the Jessie nears Canada. Martha the youngest Willis daughter dies of fever. She's buried at sea. Peter Gray comments, then Dr Patrick Fitzgerald, parents' expectations were, their children would die. John Waters says this attitude applies the same racist perception the British Authorities at the time applied. It's time that stopped he says. On 14 June the Jessie arrives. 800 kilometres down river from Toronto was a quarantine centre used in the 1830s, it was reopened for the Irish. All passengers were quarantined on their ships with the sickest sent to Grosse Island's fever hospital. When the Willis arrived there were 36 ships waiting permission to land, with 13,000 people on board. Dr P.Fitzgerald comments on the conditions onboard, then Dr Peter Gray's comments. A Priest's writings on the conditions are read out. At Grosse Isle Island quarantine centre, Dr Douglas was an unsung hero of the time, examing those on ship. MaryAnn Willis (16) is removed to the hospital, in effect that meant you would die. In present times Robert Kearns visits Grosse Isle Island, the building still stands, he describes the sense of death and hopelessness prevails in the place. Mary Willis died a week after arriving at Grosse Isle, she is one of 5,424 Irish Famine victims who died at Grosse Isle, it's a protected historic site now. Kearns points out MaryAnn Willis' name on the Monument. In two months the Willis family lost four children. Meanwhile Toronto is in danger of being completely overwhelmed by disease. | ||
DVD No. |
D07520 | Tape No. |
406 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7098 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 2nd Dec 2008 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Death or Canada, Part 2 | ||
Description: |
This is the concluding part of this documentary / drama which explores the 1847 arrival of 40,000 famine victims from Ireland in Toronto, Canada. It looks at the effect their arrival had on Toronto and also profiles the disasterous emotional and human effects on those Irish Families forced to flee Ireland, through the horrors suffered by one particular family, The Willis family from Limerick. The programme begins with a review of Part 1. Then writer John Waters comments on the Famine forcing people who never before left their Valley, to go across the sea to a country they hadn't even heard of, a journey they'd no hope of completing intact as a family. 1847 was the darkest year of the Famine, in that year the Willis family left Ireland. Their story has been found by researchers in the Toronto Globe of July 1847. Dr Mark McGowan of the University of Toronto comments on their story, which the narrator then reviews from Part 1. Then Dr Donald Law describes the lice that carry Typhus and the effects of the disease. Then William Clay Ford Junior of the Ford Motor Company tells how his ancestor John Ford left Ireland in 1847 and how Henry Ford set up the Ford Motor Company and the risks he took compared to his grandparents. John Waters comments on how the redemption in the story is how Irish people were part of the creation of new Worlds, and how they found resources within themselves, they may never have discovered in Ireland, the vision and energy to build great cities. In 1847 such courage and vision would have been impossible to see. 5,000 Irish died on the journey to Canada on coffin ships, 5,000 more died on arrival and are buried on Grosse Isle Island up river from Toronto, MaryAnn Willis was one of them, Dr Donald Low explains why the quarantine programme didn't work on Grosse Isle. Bishop Michael Power was Toronto's first Catholic Bishop, in Spring 1847 he saw the disaster in Ireland, Robert Kearns recalls how he warned Toronto what was heading their way, he addressed a public meeting to win support for the Irish cause. Dr Mark McGowan comments on his words, meanwhile in toronto the Archaeologists find the remains of the hospital used to treat the refugees, they search for fever sheds, Robert Kearns profiles Toronto in 1847. In June 1847 M.Power witnesses the Irish arrival, they aren't welcome by the civil authorities. Peter Gray (QUB) comments on the locals' fear. then Mark McGowan's views. No Irish signs put up, M.Power calls for Catholic congregation to help. M.McGowan reads minutes of Toronto Council meeting of June 1847 and explains the tension over the 'Irish Papists'. Peter Gray comments on Britain's reaction to the Famine as patchwork, John Waters calls it a colonal relationship, they were Masters, we were Slaves, it was racism, he says England looks at the Irish like he would look at sheep in a field. Catherine Kineally profiles the English view of the Irish. Peter Gray says many in authority in England thought the blight was God's work to change Ireland, but even the Earl of Clarendon, England's Viceroy in Ireland at the time, condemned his own government's attitude. His letter is read out, he accuses England of persisting in a policy of extermination. In Toronto docks, the work of Edward McIlderry is profiled, as are the untold stories of healthcare workers who gave their all to help the Irish people like Dr Grossett, Susan Bailey (32) a nurse. The programme then mentions March 2003 when Asian travellers to Canada arrived with the SARs virus, Dr Donald Low comments on the SARs fears. Forty people died yet Toronto was brought to it's knees by the fear. He praises the bravery of the Doctors working in 1847 with the Irish. Eventually the Council accepts the arguments of Bishop M.Power and Emigration Official Ed McIlderry and they decide to make the 50 bed hospital available to the Irish and to build 15 fever sheds in the hospital grounds. Archaeologist Ron Williamson is searching Downtown Toronto for evidence of those fever sheds, he comments on his search. The records show the Willis arrived in Toronto in last week of June 1847. By now they have lost four children, and the father and remaining son are sick with fever. Dr Mark McGowan comments on the anguish the family must have felt. A witness on the docks records how the Police treated the sick like cattle, then John Waters comments on human desperation and how there's always something to keep us going, now at Toronto the next checkpoint is the last for the Willis Family. Mary gets through but her husband and son are ordered to the fever sheds. 25% of the 40,000 who arrived that summer were sent to the fever sheds, the conditions in the fever sheds, are described as terrible . Robert Kearns describes the scene, everyday Bishop M.Power worked in the sheds as did Dr George Grossett, whose brother was the Anglican Dean in Toronto. All the workers were at risk, Doctors had little knowledge of treating Typhus then. Dr Donald Law compares this to the SARs outbreak. They discuss cures used at that time. Robert Kearns comments on the sheds being a place of terror for locals. In July a scandal breaks out, a fee is paid by the Council for everyone at the hospital, but Constable Townsend is accused of under reporting the death rate, and profiting from the extra money. The suspicions are confirmed when Catholic undertaker Ryan, who removed dead bodies from the hospital was discovered putting two bodies in each coffin. Meanwhile Dr Ron Williamson believes the site of the sheds' graveyard in 1847 is now a Catholic school site. He explains, the scene back in 1847 at burials. Back in the City Centre, they are digging at the fever sheds' site and find a small brooch of a harp. In 1847 John Willis, the last of the Willis children dies in the second week of July, in the fever sheds. Their attempts to find a better life had brought only torment for the Willis family. According to the Boston Globe article, Mary Willis' husband, died the following day, more than 1,000 died of disease in Toronto that summer. The death rate was slower than on Gross Isle, but Dr Donald Law thinks it wasn't just the isolation of the fever sheds that helped but, more to the care, or general better health. Eventually Michael Power got Typhus from a patient. Dr M.McGowan comments on his death at 06.30 am on October 1st 1847, and his funeral procession, he's buried in St Michael's Cathedral. Typhus killed Ed McIlderry. Several of the Doctors and Nurses in the fever sheds also died of Typhus, and in mid-August Nurse Susan Bailey died also. With Dr George Grossett dying two weeks earlier. Mark McGowan visits his grave, and praises his work in 1847. Mary Willis ends up in Brentford outside Toronto, she is taken into the home of an Anglican Minister, she is consumed with grief, but it's not known where she is buried. In May 1847 Toronto ran scared but by September most had rallied to the Irish cause, some believe this was the beginning of Canada's tolerance. Robert Kearns explains this view. Today on the Waterfront Ireland Park makes sure this chapter in Canda's history is not forgotten. R.Kearns comments, Dr P.Gray comments on Irish emigrants' success in America and Canada in later generations, William Clay Ford Junior on their courage. The famine ended in 1849 but migration continued. Today, some people in North America have Irish roots. John Waters comments. | ||
DVD No. |
D07520 | Tape No. |
406 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7099 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 8th Dec 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 36 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, Loyalist Killer Michael Stone has been jailed for 16 years for his 14 November 2006 attempt to kill SF leaders Gerry Adams and M.McGuinness, which his defence claimed was performance art. Film report reviews Stone's 1988 Milltown attack, his 2000 GFA release from prison, with old Film clips. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07510 | Tape No. |
406 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7093 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 19th Dec 2008 | Duration: |
8 mins 12 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Belfast a family was held in a Tiger kidnapping while the husband was forced to hand over money. Film report on Hannahstown robbery with CCTV footage of the car used and comments of PSNI Detective Chief Inspector David Cunningham. Its been confirmed the remains found County Wicklow last month were those of Danny McIlhone (19), one of the Disappeared, abducted in 1981. Film report with family statement and the reactions of SDLP MLA A.Attwood. In the Courts two Newtownabbey brothers David and Robert Stewart have been charged with the UVF killing of a UDA Chief Tommy English in a 2000 feud. It's the first prosecution from the Historial Enquiries Team, its Director Dave Cox comments. Then views of Raymond McCord who criticises those who rejected Nuala O'Loan's report on the Mount Vernon UVF. (6pm Frid) | ||
DVD No. |
D07510 | Tape No. |
406 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7094 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 22nd Dec 2008 | Duration: |
4 mins 41 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then 'Disappeared' Danny McIlhone (19) whose body was discovered in County Wicklow last month was buried today in West Belfast. Film report. PSNI believe a fire at a Cookstown Petrol Station and shop was deliberate. Film report. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D07510 | Tape No. |
406 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7095 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 30th Dec 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Film report on latest 'Tiger Kidnapping' robberies in Belfast, beginning at March Street off the Shankill Road where 19 year old woman was kidnapped. Then released when no money was handed over. Billy McGivern of The Belfast City Management Group says they are giving businesses guidance on avoiding Tiger Kidnapping. Then John Moore of Belfast's Chamber of Commerce views. In a Belfast bar three men were stabbed in an attack by men who walked into the Falls Road bar. Film report. In a next report historian Eamon Phoenix looks at the government papers released under the 30 years' rule, which reveal a Northern Ireland Office official wrote Paisley would share power with Nationalists when he finds himself in an unassailable Political position. (6.30pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07510 | Tape No. |
406 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7096 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 30th Dec 2008 | Duration: |
3 mins 21 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then report on the release of the 1978 government papers begins by featuring the Delorean Car Scheme, with Eamon Phoenix' comments. The papers reveal the government knew about the Dirty Protest in advance as it had informers in the prison, it also says loyalist inmates helped the republican protesters by passing them parcels from outside. RUC brutality of suspects, in March 1978 prison Doctors protested is discussed. Northern Ireland Office's Kay Kirby comments on when Paisley would do deal with Nationalism. (10pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D07510 | Tape No. |
406 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7097 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 30th Dec 2008 | Duration: |
57 mins 4 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
TVG |
Type of Programme: |
documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
On Another Man's Wound Ernie O'Malley | ||
Description: |
This documentary mostly in Irish with English subtitles profiles the life of Scholar, Intellectual and IRA Leader in the 1920s and 1930s Ernie O'Malley. The programme includes recollections of his family members. Comments of academics and historians, and readings from O'Malley's written works. It begins in documentary / drama style showing a 1920s IRA attack on an RIC barracks. While O'Malley describes what he was feeling and seeing at the time of the attack. Then a voxpop of brief remarks about O'Malley from academic contributors to the programme follows, then Cormac O'Malley recalls his father, he returns to Castlebar to show the family home where Ernie was raised, he was born in 1897, the second child, his father Luke Malley was the Solicitor General for Co Mayo. Historian John Joseph Lee profiles the family, who weren't Nationalists, both his parents were pro British. Cormac O'Malley recalls Ernie's view, his parents had no national soul or spirit. Ernie got his national spirit from his nurse as a child who taught him of Ireland's legends. From his own writings Ernie recalls his hatred of all things English. In 1906 his family moved to Dublin, aged nine, Ernie went to O'Connell's CBS School. Cormac examnes his father's yearbook in his Senior year, he got an F grade, but he did eventually get a Scholarship to study medicine. On the outbreak of WW1 Ernie's brother Frank joined the British Army. The 1916 Rising had a big effect on Ernie. Historian Richard English QUB, comments on Ernie's reaction, as his writing shows, he wanted to share the rebels purpose, then J.J.Lee's comments on his anger at the executions. Ken Loach's Film The Wind that Shakes The Barley has its central character based on Ernie O'Malley. Clip shown. Ken Loach confirms this connection. From 1916 R.English says a different kind of Ernie O'Malley was developing. J.J.Lee says O'Malley joined the Irish Volunteers in 1917. A documentary / drama clip re-enacts Ernie putting on his brother's Army uniform and entering Dublin Castle, with Ernie's writing on the operation read as voiceover. Once inside he tricked the Castle into giving him a firearm, M.Collins heard of the deed and promoted O'Malley to full-time IRA Organiser. He put his studies on hold and went around Ireland, Ulick O'Conor comments on his role organiser of IRA units. J.J.Lee says he was respected but not necessarily liked. He hadn't got friends just comrades. After the 1918 Election Result O'Malley believed the IRA war on Britain was justified. R.English QUB comments. O'Malley led IRA attacks on Monaghan, Tipperary, and Limerick RIC barracks, he also destroyed a British Army arsenal in Mallow. J.J.Lee comments on his growing public profile. He was captured in Kilkenny and although tortured he didn't reveal his true name. O'Malley's writing recall the episode as a voiceover, he was locked up in Kilmainham jail. He raised prisoner moral by encouraging reading of books. Eventually with the help of sympathetic prison guards, on February 15 1921 he escaped from prison, his reputation soared. O'Malley was given control of the IRA's 2nd Southern Division, where he reluctantly adopted to the new brutality, by executing Spies and Informers. His writing on the subject is spoken, documentary / drama shows execution of three captured British Officers with O'Malley's writings on it read, O'Malley sent the men's valuables to their commander Major King at Dublin Castle who was one of the men who had tortured him. The letter is shown. The Truce came in July 1921, O'Malley's writings show he was suspicious some of his comrades would compromise with the British, J.J.Lee explains the differing strategies between De Valera and Collins. O'Malley didn't want negotiation, Truce is worse than War he wrote, the Treaty was a sellout to O'Malley. R.English comments on his views, when the British Soldiers left Limerick. O'Malley moved his anti-treaty forces and occupied strategic sites to prevent Free State control. O'Malley wrote Free State Officer Commanding (OC) Rory O'Connor threatening war, but in April 1922 when Anti-Treaty IRA occupied the Four Courts in Dublin. The Civil War began. Cormac O'Malley reads notes he's made during the seige at the Four Courts, but eventually O'Malley had to surrender, but he escaped in the confusion, for next four months he organised sporadic resistence in Dublin, he was now Assistant IRA Chief of Staff. In Dublin on November 4th 1922 he was finally found in Alysbury Road Safehouse, but he wouldn't surrender and in a gun fight with the Free State troops he was shot 12 times yet survived, one Soldier was killed. Ulick O'Connor comments, as his father was O'Malley Doctor in hospital. Former PIRA prisoner Tommy McKearney highlights why O'Malley is a hero to Republicans still. In May the civil war ended, prisoners began protesting at their detention. O'Malley was put up as a TD and elected. R.English says he didn't like being a politician, he was a Soldier. J.J.Lees agrees. In prison O'Malley led a Hunger Strike, his writings on this time are read, Tommy McKearney who survived 53 days on Hunger Strike in 1981 comments on Ernie's efforts, which failed. Historian Declan Kiberd comments O'Malley's weakness was he always wanted action and less so on the theory behind it. Eventually in 1924 he was the last republican released from prison. His writings on losing the fight are read, he left Ireland and studied in Europe. R.English QUB comments. When De Valera established the Irish press, he called in O'Malley and Frank Aiken to fundraise in America. Eighty years later, Eithne Golden recalls meeting O'Malley in Pasadena in 1929, then went to New Mexico to meet writer Ella Young. O'Malley lived in Taos and got a job as a tutor, he began studying Native Indian Art, and began writing his memoirs of the war in Ireland, his feeling of relief in New Mexico are in his writing, he had become a symbol in Ireland felt trapped by that burden. O'Malley joined a group which included D.H.Lawrence, Georgia O'Keefe, Ella Young, Aaron Copeland and Paul Strand. Cormac O'Malley comments on the group's Artist interactions. R.English comments on the title of O'Malley's book on 'Another Man's Wound', and what it actually refers to. Then Declan Kiberd's views on the title, is an attempt to portray the spirit of the age. In 1932 O'Malley went to New York to find a publisher for his book, without success. While in New York he met Sculptor Helen Huntington Hooker but her father, Cormac's grandfather wasn't impressed, Cormac recalls. Then R.English profiles the couple's passionate relationship using the letters between them. Back home Fianna Fail were in government, and introduced a pension for IRA veterans like O'Malley, who returned to Ireland, Helen on a world tour with her mother arranged to meet Ernie in London, where they married on 27 September 1935. The couple returned to Ireland, the book finally got printed in Ireland in 1936 and in the USA titled 'Army Without Banners'. Ulick O'Connor comments. O'Malley was sued by a fellow veteran whom he accused of cowardice in the book. He lost the case and had to pay £400 damages. Cormac O'Malley recalls the effect of this on his father. Meanwhile the first child was born to the couple they moved to Mayo, Artist Louis Le Brocquy recalls fishing with Ernie O'Malley in Clew Bay. In 1939 Ernie also became friends with Jack.B.Yeats when he bought a picture of him. It was the first one in O'Malley's collection which would include artists like Le Brocquy, M.McGonagle, Marie Jellet and Evie Hone. The O'Malleys however tired of the isolation of the countryside during WW2. Cormac explains his mother was a social being and couldn't be that in Co Mayo, now with three children, it was decided they go to school in Dublin. Their mother rented a house, both parents' career choices drifted them apart, Cormac O'Malley recalls the family tensions Helen returned to America. Ernie went to Mayo with the children. In March 1950 Helen arrived unannounced at the children's school in Ring, Cathal O'Malley recalls. Helen took the kids to Belfast and flew them to America. Ernie tried but failed to get the children returned even with Irish government pressure. Cormac O'Malley recalls the aftermath. Ernie began recording stories of old comrades for Rre, Helen got a divorce. He also completed his memoirs of the Civil War in flames, published after his death. Meanwhile Helen asked to re-marry Ernie, Film interview shown. O'Malley refused. In 1957 he took ill. Cormac recalls he died on March 25 1957, and was given a State funeral. Cormac recalls. | ||
DVD No. |
D07530 | Tape No. |
406 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
7100 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 30th Dec 2008 | Duration: |
23 mins 40 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Dusty Blue Bells | ||
Description: |
(Originally shown in 1971) This programme was made by David Hammon in 1971 and featured primary school children from St Mary's Primary School in the Lower Falls area playing kids' Belfast street games of that era, and before, it's something you don't see today's children playing. It begins with a camera driving around the Lower Falls area Filming the Streets, these streets are all knocked down now and redeveloped. A young girl sings street game songs as a voiceover. The Divis Flats complex on this Film is also gone now. The programme then basically shows children singing songs and playing the street games of 1971 and before in working class Belfast streets. With commentary of David Hammond as a voiceover on the Film, the songs and street games cover a wide range of topics, including simple forms of love and death. D.Hammond comments on how the games mirror the ways of the adult world in a swirl of music and movement, one of the songs 'I kissed a Soldier' is sung as an Army patrol passes by. None of the children who sing are identified. D.Hammond comments on the knowledge needed to skip and how no adult is involved in passing on this skill. He also profiles the District with little elbow room between houses, he says and redevelopment beginning to break the District up, but the games and the street corner shop will always be there, he claims as the children sing 'My Aunt Jane ' and 'Ma Ma will you buy me a banana' and 'Our wee schools a good wee school'. D.Hammond then profiles the importance of linen to Belfast. The factories being a big employer of local women. Film clip of inside a linen factory shown as song about working there is sung, about Duffers and Weavers. More songs follow about travel, 'The big ship sails on the alley alley-O' and D.Hammond points out the children need little in the way of facilities to entertain themselves. Just a gable wall, a footpath or the school playground. The themes are eternal he says, the tunes are blown along in the wind or tradition. Then follows 'She is handsome, she is pretty, she is the belle of the Belfast City' a classic Belfast Street song. Hammond remarks the games require no referees, no scores are kept, or prizes awarded, end of a game isn't finished nobody worries. A circle of kids then sings 'one potato'. Hammond remarks the variety of song and dance is continuous and without any adult supervision. He believes it's guaranteed to last from generation to generation, sustained by a force stronger than science or industry, class or creed, or time itself. Then 'I'm a teapot, here's my handle' and other chorus' are sung as the programme ends. | ||
DVD No. |
D07530 | Tape No. |
406 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7101 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 31st Dec 2008 | Duration: |
38 mins 12 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Bits of Belfast, What Happened to Dusty Bluebells? | ||
Description: |
This documentary is a follow up to the 1971 BBCNI documentary called Dusty Bluebells about Belfast children's street games. In this programme presented by Gerry Anderson, the children in the 1971 programme from St Mary's PS in the Lower Falls area are reunited to talk about their lives since that 1971 programme was made. The programme shows clips of the original programme. First up is Laura McVeigh who's outside her mother's home in Hamill Street, then Anne Marie O'Hare standing outside 46 Hamill Street. Film clips show both in 1971 Film, then Dan Marlowe comments. After the titles Laura McVeigh criticises her clothes in her 1971 appearance, as she recalls her mother getting 'baps' for breakfast, then Peggy Fisher recalls her song in 1971, I'm a little teapot.....she is horrified looking at it. Then Anne Marie O'Hare recalls being recognised by strangers in the Street after the 1971 showing. Film clip of her shown, then Patricia Lambe comments followed by Paul Connolly who recalls singing and clapping a song with Jim Taggart, a Film is shown of it, then Jacqui Buckley sings 'buy me a banana'. Anne Marie O'Hare recalls Mr Colgan the P7 Teacher and how he collated all the Street games and rhymes. Bernadette McIlduff remembers how close knit the community was, then Paul Connolly comments on this aspect of their life, the kitchen house they all lived in, is profiled by B.McIlduff. Then L.McVeigh both recall big families living in two bedroom houses, with outside toilet, then Dan Marlowe recalls his life within his family of seven, then Paul Connolly on his family . Then Michael McBurney whose granny owned a fruit shop describes his family. Then Patricia Lambe's recollections of bath night in her house. Peggy Fisher recalls her father losing his job at Mallusk and her mother being pregnant, followed by clip of her singing. Paul Connolly recalls Peggy was strongwilled, but L.McVeigh was the girls' leader. P.Fisher agrees. L.McVeigh, A.M.O'Hare comment on the boys. Narrator G.Anderson sets the scene of Belfast in 1971, where the Troubles were already started. Paul Connolly recalls watching Sunday riots on the Falls Road, and he recalls developing riot games, Film clip of Snatch Squads shown at Divis Flats. Then a Film clip shows August 15 1969 and the Protestant / Catholics' riots of those nights, four people including 9 year old Patrick Rooney killed as he sat in his home. Dan Marlowe recalls his classmate. Then Laura McVeigh recalls his death. Film of Rooney's funeral shown, then Peggy Fisher's recollections of those times. A.M.O'Hare recalls in 1972 they all went to Secondary schools, the class split up. Peggy Fisher recalls being lost in the secondary school and didn't like it. P.Connolly and Dan Marlowe recall the shock of their new schools, and new teachers . Peggy Fisher aged 14 recalls being sent home for not having a proper uniform. Aged 15, she was arrested with a gun and spent 20 months in a Juvenile Centre, in Armagh. A.M.O'Hare recalls the limited expectations in education expected of girls in those days. Michael McBurney then describes his fascination with aeroplanes and how he wanted to become a pilot in the future. Paul Connolly hadn't a clue of what he wanted to be, he's a civil servant now. A.M.O'hare recalls teenage years buying clothes and B.McIlduff recalls their music idols. Meanwhile Peggy Fisher in Borstal recalls always reading, and getting out of borstal. Two weeks later she was charged with killing two Soldiers, newspaper clips shown. She was sent to Armagh Jail. Paul Connolly recalls fifth year at school and being sent home. At 16 L.McVeigh left School, and was in an abusive marriage. P.Lambe worked in Portrush from 16 years old. After 'A' levels M.McBirney went for a trainee Pilot's interview with Aer Lingus and got accepted. It was his dream come true, by 1980 he was a pilot. After five years, P.Fisher got out of jail, she recalls being quite odd. B.McIlduff recalls her first child at 21. Dan Marlowe got married in 1982, then A.M.O'Hare on childbirth, P.Fisher got married, had two children, her husband was jailed in Portlaoise Prison, she lived in poverty and swore she'd better her life. She got a university degree six years later. Mark Graham became an international cyclist and worked in the Irish News. In 1986 outside Newry, he was killed. Paul Connolly recalls Mark. In 1981 Pat Lambe went to the USA. In 1993 got a Green card, and lives in New York. She got married at 40 to a sailor. All the participants then comment on watching Dusty Bluebells with their children and the reaction they get. | ||
DVD No. |
D07530 | Tape No. |
406 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
7102 |
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