S12·E2 The Sparks That Lit the Bonfire
Synopsis
Examines the origins of the Troubles in Northern Ireland and reveals startling new evidence of the Irish government's crucial role in the emergence of the Provisional IRA. With the help of interviews with Irish ex-cabinet ministers and former leading members of the Republican movement, it details Dublin's funding of the IRA, why it favoured its more radical elements, and how the Irish government secretly plotted to invade Northern Ireland in 1970. Peter Taylor reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 12 Episode 2 of Timewatch air?
Season 12, Episode 2 ('The Sparks That Lit the Bonfire') originally aired on January 27, 1993.
How long is Season 12 Episode 2 ('The Sparks That Lit the Bonfire')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.
What happens in Timewatch Season 12 Episode 2?
Examines the origins of the Troubles in Northern Ireland and reveals startling new evidence of the Irish government's crucial role in the emergence of the Provisional IRA. With the help of interviews with Irish ex-cabinet ministers and former leading members of the Republican movement, it details Du...
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