Red Lines
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.
Latest episodes
Sep 14, 2023 • 30min
Blue Lights
Former PSNI Chief Constable Sir George Hamilton speaks exclusively to Mark Carruthers about the crisis in policing. With analysis from Allison Morris & Dr Jonny Byrne
Aug 23, 2023 • 30min
Red Lines: The Eamonn McCann Interview
Mark Carruthers talks to Eamonn McCann about his influences & inspirations.
Aug 16, 2023 • 30min
Red Lines: the Ciarán Hinds Interview
Mark Carruthers talks to actor Ciarán Hinds about his influences & inspirations.
Aug 9, 2023 • 30min
Red Lines: The Kate Hoey Interview
Mark Carruthers talks to Baroness Hoey about her influences & inspirations.
Aug 2, 2023 • 38min
Red Lines: The Joe Brolly Interview
Mark Carruthers talks to Joe Brolly about his influences & inspirations.
Jul 11, 2023 • 35min
Season Finale - What next?
Mark Carruthers asks Suzanne Breen, Brendan Hughes and Jayne McCormack to predict the political future in Belfast, London and Dublin.
Jul 5, 2023 • 36min
The Troubles: Disputed narratives.
Mark and guests chat about how museums tell the stories of The Troubles.
Jun 29, 2023 • 27min
Self Defence
Does Ireland's long-standing policy of neutrality remain fit for purpose in an ever-changing global landscape? Mark Carruthers is joined by John O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University, Dr Karen Devine a lecturer in International Relations at Dublin City University, and Daniel McConnell, the Editor of the Business Post.
Jun 21, 2023 • 35min
Stuffed or stuck? What next for the SNP & Scottish independence?
Mark and guests assess the political landscape in Scotland.
Jun 14, 2023 • 36min
United Ireland: For richer or poorer?
Assessing the state of the economies in Northern Ireland & the Republic.
