The Good Friday Agreement was a mammoth undertaking which was the result of multiple failed agreements and a quest for peace for the people of Northern Ireland, This epiosde focuses on the sheer effort that was involved in finding peace for what many percieved as a neverending war.
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May 13
Interview with Johnny Adair
This week on the podcast, Johnny Adair talked about his role during the Troubles. "Mad Dog" Adair progressed from a skinhead youth to lead the UDA's C Company, directing over 40 murders, robberies, and operations. He waged a war against the Nationalist population, but he wanted m ... Show More
1h 23m
Mar 2026
Brendan 'The Dark' Hughes
When it comes to the history of the Provisional IRA, there are many divisive figures within the paramilitary group. Some were beloved who then fell out of favour, either by leaning too far towards peace, or refusing to give up the violence. Few are as beloved as Brendan Hughes Hi ... Show More
1h 20m
Dec 2023
Against All Odds | The Good Friday Agreement
Join Danny on English Plus Express for a deep dive into one of history's most remarkable peace achievements - The Good Friday Agreement. This episode, titled "Triumph of Peace in Turmoil: The Good Friday Agreement Story," explores how peace was forged against all odds, ending the ... Show More
3m 32s
Jan 2022
The Good Friday Agreement
In 1998, the political parties in Northern Ireland reached a peace agreement that ended decades of war. But the Good Friday Agreement, as it became known, was only reached after days of frantic last-minute negotiations. In 2012, Louise Hidalgo spoke to Paul Murphy, the junior min ... Show More
9m 2s
Apr 2025
Old Newscast: The Good Friday Agreement, 1998 (Part 2)
Today, we’re going to look back at the impact after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.It was the deal that brought an end to 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland, known as the Troubles - and cost the lives of more than 3,500. Adam is joined by Nick Watt, Newsnight’s po ... Show More
37m 39s
May 2023
16: Tony Blair: Taking insults, swallowing pride, and negotiating with both sides
How was peace achieved in Northern Ireland? What was it like speaking to the IRA, loyalist paramilitary groups and victims simultaneously? Who were the most important individuals involved in the peace process?
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Alastair a ... Show More
43m 36s