

Red Lines
BBC Radio Ulster
The back-stop’s here? Bad puns with top political coverage from Northern Ireland. Red Lines brings you essential analysis and commentary by BBC NI’s politics team.
Episodes
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Jun 22, 2022 • 29min
Constitutional conundrum
Six years on from the Brexit referendum - how secure is the Union?

Jun 14, 2022 • 28min
Peter Weir: My political autopsy
The former education minister chats to Mark about losing his Stormont seat & what's next.

Jun 8, 2022 • 32min
Is it bye bye Boris?
Mark Carruthers is joined by Nick Watt, Kate Devlin, Alex Massie and Gareth Gordon to reflect on another memorable week at Westminster.

Jun 1, 2022 • 29min
Kelly's Goodbye
Former SDLP deputy leader Dolores Kelly chats to Mark about losing her Upper Bann seat.

May 25, 2022 • 29min
Mervyn's story
3 weeks after losing his seat in North Antrim, Mervyn Storey speaks to Mark Carruthers

May 18, 2022 • 28min
Hybridity working?
Boris Johnson says NI has always been a place in its own right - Mark & guests discuss

May 11, 2022 • 32min
Election reflection
Mark Carruthers reflects on the Assembly election with David McCann, Seanín Graham and Ben Lowry. And Jayne McCormack pops in with an update on the post-election positioning.

May 4, 2022 • 27min
The last lap
Mark Carruthers is joined by Enda McClafferty, Jayne McCormack and Mark Simpson to look at the final stages of the Assembly election campaign.

Apr 27, 2022 • 39min
Breaking the boundaries: North, South, East and West Belfast
Mark Carruthers and guests assess the four Belfast constituencies ahead of the election.

Apr 13, 2022 • 29min
Breaking the boundaries: Foyle and East Londonderry
Mark Carruthers and guests assess two constituencies ahead of the Assembly election.