Assume Nothing
The Stormont Spy Ring
1. Agent of Influence
10 January 2026
13 minutes
Available for over a year
A daring raid at the Belfast headquarters of Special Branch, the police counter terrorism unit, triggers a massive investigation. The finger of blame is pointed at the IRA, at a time when the paramilitary ceasefire is just about holding but government in Northern Ireland is far from stable.
Presenter: Martin McCann
Additional Voice: Nicolas Boulton
Produced by BBC Northern Ireland
