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The Ulster Covenant

In 1912, half a million men and women signed the Ulster Covenant and vowed to resist home rule for Ireland. William Crawley explores the story behind this extraordinary event.

In September 1912 half a million men and women signed the Ulster Covenant and vowed to resist Home Rule for Ireland 'by any means necessary'.

Some, it was said, even signed in their own blood. To mark its centenary, William Crawley explores the story behind this extraordinary event. One that is cloaked in mystery, myth and misconception but that was to shape the political landscape we live in today.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 30 Sep 201220:00
BBC Two Northern Ireland

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Credits

PresenterWilliam Crawley
ProducerClare McParland
DirectorBrian Henry Martin

Broadcasts

  • Thu 27 Sep 201221:00
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Sun 30 Sep 201220:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland

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