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Sep 25, 2021 • 27min

Episode 2: Teenage Clicks

Who had the know-how and the inclination to take down TalkTalk? We get a glimpse inside the mind of a hacker as the story of one of the UK’s most high-profile cases takes an unlikely turn.
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Sep 25, 2021 • 27min

Episode 3: We need to talk about TalkTalk

Stolen Data, Scams, Fines and Arrests: How the TalkTalk case was resolved and how it changed the discourse around cybercrime in the UK.
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Aug 21, 2021 • 26min

Episode 1: The Vanishing

A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama. Episode 1: The Vanishing. When Neville Presho returns to Tory Island after many years overseas, he gets the shock of his life – his house has vanished. All that remains is a bathtub, lying upside down on the shore. Neville first came to the remote Irish island in the 1970s and made a documentary about the islanders' traditional way of life, their culture and language. Neville felt warmly welcomed – now, he faces a wall of silence. Some talk mysteriously of a whirlwind and a strange glow in the night sky, others say Neville would be better off not asking. No one will tell him what happened, not even the island’s King.Neville sets out on a search for justice, but his quest will come at great personal cost.The House that Vanished features documentary interviews with key people involved in Neville’s astonishing story alongside dramatised scenes written by Jan Carson.Presented by Siobhán McSweeney.Cast:Neville ... Tony Flynn Fiona ... Fo Cullen Mary Meehan ... Carol Moore Patrick Doohan ... Seán T. Ó Meallaigh Patsy Dan ... Mark Lambert Father O’Neill ... Niall Cusack Man 1 ... Lalor Roddy Woman ... Megan Armitage Man 2 ... Desmond Eastwood Film Crew ... Michael PatrickWritten by Jan Carson Produced by Conor McKay and Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin
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Aug 21, 2021 • 26min

Episode 2: The Real King of Tory

A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.Episode 2: The Real King of ToryNeville sets off on a journey around Ireland in search of clues, but the shock of discovering his house has vanished begins to affect his health. Feeling like he’s trapped in a nightmare, Neville recalls the peace and tranquility he first found on Tory – and a film he made years before seems to offer a strange prophecy about what may have happened to his house.The House that Vanished features documentary interviews with key people involved in Neville’s astonishing story alongside dramatised scenes written by Jan Carson.Presented by Siobhán McSweeneyCast:Neville ... Tony Flynn Fiona ... Fo Cullen Patrick Doohan ... Seán T. Ó Meallaigh Council worker ... Carol Moore Guard ... Faolán Morgan Sean ... Michael Patrick Tourism Woman ... Megan Armitage Engineer ... Desmond EastwoodWritten by Jan Carson Produced by Conor McKay and Michael Shannon Executive editor: Andy Martin
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Aug 21, 2021 • 26min

Episode 3: Balor's Fort

A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.Episode 3: Balor's Fort Neville tracks down a contractor who offers him new information about events leading up to the disappearance of his house, but Neville’s obsessive search for answers comes at a heavy price. Neville decides to forgive those he believes have wronged him, leading to a long, dark night of the soul at Balor’s Fort on Tory island.The House that Vanished features documentary interviews with key people involved in Neville’s astonishing story alongside dramatised scenes written by Jan Carson.Presented by Siobhán McSweeneyCast:Neville ... Tony Flynn Fiona ... Fo Cullen Patrick Doohan ... Seán T. Ó Meallaigh John McGinty ... Seamus O’Hara Doctor ... Ian BeattieWritten by Jan Carson Produced by Conor McKay and Michael Shannon Executive editor: Andy Martin
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Aug 21, 2021 • 27min

Episode 4: The Holy Clay

A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.Episode 4: The Holy Clay It seems Neville can’t stay away from the island that haunts his every waking moment. A chance encounter on the ferry to Tory offers a new opportunity for justice and Neville finally finds a solicitor willing to listen to his story, but the strain of so many years spent searching for answers puts huge pressure on his marriage.The House that Vanished features documentary interviews with key people involved in Neville’s astonishing story alongside dramatised scenes written by Jan Carson.Presented by Siobhán McSweeneyCast:Neville ... Tony Flynn Fiona ... Fo Cullen Anton ... Ian Beattie Gillespie ... Patrick Fitzsymons Clerk ... Desmond Eastwood Justice Murphy ... Mark Lambert O’Dualachain ... Faolán Morgan O’Tuaithail ... Michael Patrick John McGinty ... Seamus O’HaraWritten by Jan Carson Produced by Conor McKay and Michael Shannon Executive editor: Andy Martin
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Aug 21, 2021 • 26min

Episode 5: The Hand of God

A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.Episode 5: The Hand of GodNeville finally has his day in court facing the man he believes is responsible for the disappearance of his house, but as he waits to hear the outcome of his case Neville finds himself on the wrong side of the law.The House that Vanished features documentary interviews with key people involved in Neville’s astonishing story alongside dramatised scenes written by Jan Carson.Presented by Siobhán McSweeney.Cast:Neville Presho … Tony Flynn Patrick Doohan … Seán T. Ó Meallaigh Justice Murphy … Mark Lambert Prosecution barrister … Faolán Morgan Defence barrister … Michael Patrick Psychiatrist … Patrick Fitzsymons Garda officer ... Niall Cusack Reporter ... Megan Armitage Hotel owner .... Lalor RoddyWritten by Jan Carson Produced by Conor McKay and Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin
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Jun 5, 2021 • 14min

Episode 1: Unexpected Visitors

It was the biggest bank robbery in British and Irish history. Days before Christmas 2004, gangs of armed men take over the homes of two Northern Bank officials in Belfast and County Down. With family members held hostage, the officials are instructed to remove cash from the vaults of Northern Bank headquarters in Belfast city-centre and load it into the back of a van - not once, but twice - before the van disappears into the night, along with more than £26.5 million in new and used notes. With the finger of blame pointed at the IRA, the raid makes headlines around the world and sends shock-waves through an already faltering Northern Ireland peace process. Through dramatized court testimonies, new interviews and archive, Glenn Patterson takes us into the unfolding story of a meticulously planned heist and its chaotic aftermath. Military precision giving way to soap powder boxes stuffed with cash. The bickering of politicians against the silence of the man said to be the robbery’s mastermind. There are even rumours that proceeds from the robbery are to be used as a pension fund for IRA members as it prepares to disarm and disband. Glenn Patterson has unfinished business with the Northern Bank Job. In fact, he thinks all of Northern Ireland does. Episode One: Unexpected Visitors Northern Bank employee Chris Ward is watching TV with his dad when there's a knock at the door. Kevin McMullan is at home with his wife Kyran when Police come to tell them there's been a road traffic accident. But all is not as it seems... Presenter: Glenn Patterson Actors: Louise Parker, Conor O'Donnell & Thomas Finnegan Music: Phil Kieran Executive Editor: Andy Martin Producer: Conor Garrett A BBC Northern Ireland production
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Jun 5, 2021 • 12min

Episode 2: Killing Time

It was the biggest bank robbery in British and Irish history. Days before Christmas 2004, gangs of armed men take over the homes of two Northern Bank officials in Belfast and County Down. With family members held hostage, the officials are instructed to remove cash from the vaults of Northern Bank headquarters in Belfast city-centre and load it into the back of a van - not once, but twice - before the van disappears into the night, along with more than £26.5 million in new and used notes. With the finger of blame pointed at the IRA, the raid makes headlines around the world and sends shock-waves through an already faltering Northern Ireland peace process. Through dramatized court testimonies, new interviews and archive, Glenn Patterson takes us into the unfolding story of a meticulously planned heist and its chaotic aftermath. Military precision giving way to soap powder boxes stuffed with cash. The bickering of politicians against the silence of the man said to be the robbery’s mastermind. There are even rumours that proceeds from the robbery are to be used as a pension fund for IRA members as it prepares to disarm and disband. Glenn Patterson has unfinished business with the Northern Bank Job. In fact, he thinks all of Northern Ireland does. Episode Two: Killing Time After a year of so called 'tiger kidnappings' all over Northern Ireland, negotiations continue to try to restore the Stormont power-sharing government, as Northern Bank employees Chris Ward and Kevin McMullan prepare to start the most extraordinary working shift of their lives... Presenter: Glenn Patterson Actors: Louise Parker, Conor O'Donnell & Thomas Finnegan Music: Phil Kieran Executive Editor: Andy Martin Producer: Conor Garrett A BBC Northern Ireland production
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Jun 5, 2021 • 13min

Episode 3: Progressing Matters

It was the biggest bank robbery in British and Irish history. Days before Christmas 2004, gangs of armed men take over the homes of two Northern Bank officials in Belfast and County Down. With family members held hostage, the officials are instructed to remove cash from the vaults of Northern Bank headquarters in Belfast city-centre and load it into the back of a van - not once, but twice - before the van disappears into the night, along with more than £26.5 million in new and used notes. With the finger of blame pointed at the IRA, the raid makes headlines around the world and sends shock-waves through an already faltering Northern Ireland peace process. Through dramatized court testimonies, new interviews and archive, Glenn Patterson takes us into the unfolding story of a meticulously planned heist and its chaotic aftermath. Military precision giving way to soap powder boxes stuffed with cash. The bickering of politicians against the silence of the man said to be the robbery’s mastermind. There are even rumours that proceeds from the robbery are to be used as a pension fund for IRA members as it prepares to disarm and disband. Glenn Patterson has unfinished business with the Northern Bank Job. In fact, he thinks all of Northern Ireland does. Episode Three: Progressing Matters As Kevin and Chris make their way down to the basement cash-centre safe, the masked men holding Kyran McMullan hostage ask if she'd like some light refreshments... Presenter: Glenn Patterson Actors: Louise Parker, Conor O'Donnell & Thomas Finnegan Music: Phil Kieran Executive Editor: Andy Martin Producer: Conor Garrett A BBC Northern Ireland production

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