1971
Series looking at key years in the history of Northern Ireland using footage, archive and the musical hits of the time. This episode takes a look back at 1971.
Pop Goes Northern Ireland blends news footage, archive and the musical hits of the time to provide an enthralling and entertaining potted history of Northern Ireland dealing with our difficult past in a way that is entertaining, informative, fresh and accessible to all.
This episode focuses on 1971. Events take a darker turn when the first British soldiers die in the Troubles, Brian Faulkner becomes prime minister of Northern Ireland, and the government introduces internment without trial.
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Blowing up the border
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Peter Sellers in Belfast
Duration: 00:39
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael McDowell |
| Producer | Damon Quinn |
| Film Editor | Frank Martin |
| Executive Producer | Tim McGarry |
| Executive Producer | Deirdre Devlin |
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Pop Goes Northern Ireland
The back catalogue of Pop Goes Northern Ireland programmes.
Pop Goes NI Quizzes
How much do you remember about the past years...?
