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A security breach. A top-secret surveillance operation. A government collapsed. The exposure and death of a spy.

A daring raid at the Belfast headquarters of Special Branch, the police counter terrorism unit, triggers a massive investigation. The finger of blame is pointed at the IRA, at a time when the paramilitary ceasefire is just about holding but government in Northern Ireland is far from stable.

Presenter: Martin McCann
Additional Voice: Nicolas Boulton

Produced by BBC Northern Ireland

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12 minutes

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Sun 11 Jan 202616:00
BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle

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  • Sat 10 Jan 202613:05
    BBC Radio Foyle & BBC Radio Ulster
  • Sun 11 Jan 202616:00
    BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle

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