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Radio Ulster,21 May 2022,34 mins,

SeriesThe Handler – A Matter of Life and Death

Episode 2: The Interrogation

Assume Nothing
Contains strong language, some violent scenes and some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

Available for over a year

A dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it’s a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living. Episode 2: The Interrogation A key informer continues to provide invaluable intelligence and helps James escape a murder attempt in Newry – but the informer isn’t so lucky. When an IRA headcount leads to his abduction and interrogation, the source’s life hangs in the balance. Cast: James – Jonathan Harden Interviewer – Michael Patrick Source – Marty Maguire Wife – Megan Armitage Military Intelligence Officer – Paul Mallon A BBC Northern Ireland Production.

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