Partition, 1921

Partition, 1921

52 mins | Documentary | June 14, 2021

Partition, 1921, tells the story of how Ireland came to be to be partitioned from the perspective of the British and unionist politicians who divided Ireland. Michael Portillo examines how this happened, unravelling a web of intrigue woven by the British ruling classes for whom the essential issue was defending Ulster

Partition, 1921

52 mins | Documentary | June 14, 2021

Partition, 1921
Partition, 1921, tells the story of how Ireland came to be to be partitioned from the perspective of the British and unionist politicians who divided Ireland. Michael Portillo examines how this happened, unravelling a web of intrigue woven by the British ruling classes for whom the essential issue was defending Ulster
Producers RTÉ, Midas Productions
Original title Partition, 1921
Directors Andrew Gallimore
Writers Andrew Gallimore

Cast

Michael Portillo

as Presenter

Gerry Adams

as Self

Bertie Ahern

as Self

Niamh Gallagher

as Self

Iaim Carlisle

as Self

Graham Walker

as Self

Michael Laffan

as Self

Conor Mulvagh

as Self

Jonathan Powell

as Self