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Partition, 1921
Partition, 1921
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Partition, 1921

2021
52m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2021

Runtime

52m

Storyline

"The partition of Ireland: chaos, secrecy and confusion"

Partition, 1921, tells the story of how Ireland came to be to be partitioned from the perspective of the British and unionist politicians who divided Ireland. Michael Portillo examines how this happened, unravelling a web of intrigue woven by the British ruling classes for whom the essential issue was defending Ulster

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
52m
Jun 14, 2021
Languages
English
Director
Andrew Gallimore
Production
RTÉ
RTÉ
Midas Productions
Midas Productions
Official Website

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo

Presenter

Gerry Adams

Self

Bertie Ahern

Self

Niamh Gallagher

Self

Iaim Carlisle

Self

Graham Walker

Self

Margaret O'Callaghan

Self

Michael Laffan

Self

Conor Mulvagh

Self

Jonathan Powell

Jonathan Powell

Self

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