Partition, 1921 (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
Director: Andrew Gallimore
https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/1105/1176198-partition-ireland-1921/
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Michael Portillo as Presenter |
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Gerry Adams as Self |
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Bertie Ahern as Self |
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Niamh Gallagher as Self |
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Iaim Carlisle as Self |
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Graham Walker as Self |
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Margaret O'Callaghan as Self |
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Michael Laffan as Self |
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Conor Mulvagh as Self |
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Jonathan Powell as Self |
| Editing | Derek Pelly | Editor |
| Production | Mike Keane | Producer |
| Directing | Andrew Gallimore | Director |
| Writing | Andrew Gallimore | Writer |