A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch Officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The award-winning drama returns for a new series. Starring Jonathan Harden.
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: Of Bombs & Bank Robberies
A source finds himself under intense scrutiny when he is detailed to collect a package from a ship docked at Drogheda harbour. Another informer tips James off about a plan to detonate a large car bomb in Newry, but soon finds himself involved in a bank robbery that goes badly wrong.
Cast:
James – Jonathan Harden
Interviewer – Michael Patrick
Martin / Paul - Desmond Eastwood
Frank - Patrick Fitzsymons
Larry - Paul Mallon
Piet / Deccy John D Ruddy
Davy / Johnny Marty Maguire
A BBC Northern Ireland Production
