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The Age of Revolution

Episode 3 of 5

Fergal Keane charts the history of Ireland and its people. Here, he looks at the changes wrought on Ireland's demographics by the Plantation of Ulster.

A five-part landmark series, written and presented by Fergal Keane.

Fergal Keane explores how the influx of Scottish Presbyterians during the 17th century Plantation of Ulster changed the make-up of the island and its subsequent history. We also see how revolution in America and France paved the way for Ireland's 1798 rebellion.

59 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Oct 202322:50
BBC Four

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Credits

Series ProducerMike Connolly
PresenterFergal Keane
Executive ProducerAilsa Orr

Broadcasts

  • Sun 6 Mar 201120:00
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Mon 30 May 201119:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two except Scotland
  • Tue 31 May 201101:00
    BBC HD
  • Tue 31 May 201119:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Tue 29 Nov 201102:40
    BBC One
  • Mon 20 Aug 201822:00
    BBC Four
  • Mon 2 Oct 202322:50
    BBC Four