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- What it is: A BBC-backed docuseries (released 2023) that revisits the Troubles through personal testimonies, archival footage, and politik-geopolitical context, spanning the 1960s to the Good Friday Agreement and beyond. It has been widely discussed in reviews and on streaming/airing platforms.[4][8][9]
- Recent status: The series concluded its initial run in 2023, with continued interest from viewers and critics in both contemporary coverage of Northern Ireland and historical reflections on the conflict. For up-to-date viewing options or new related releases, check BBC platforms or streaming services that carry BBC content in your region.[1][4]
- Where to watch: Original broadcasts were on BBC Two and BBC Northern Ireland, with availability often rotating to BBC iPlayer or partner platforms (some regions also air via PBS-affiliated stations). Availability may vary by country and over time.[6][4]
- Reception: It has been described as a powerful, nuanced look at personal impact across communities, with emphasis on ordinary people’s experiences alongside political events. Ratings and critic commentary vary by episode but generally acknowledge its sobering portrayal of the Troubles.[8][9]
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- BBC and streaming context and episode descriptions[1]
- Rotten Tomatoes and episode details for season 1[2]
- Open University/BBC production context and broadcast notes[3]
- Wikipedia overview of the series and its broadcast date[4]
- IMDb listing and runtime for the series[5]
- PBS KVIE description and reception notes[6]
- AVForums discussion and broadcast details[7]
- The Week review overview[8]
- Rotten Tomatoes series page[9]
- Reddit discussion thread on viewing the show[10]