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TV that tackled the troubles: Play for Today and Northern Ireland

BBC’s Play for Today was the first TV drama series to try to get to grips with the Northern Irish ‘troubles’. But such groundbreaking and politically sensitive content would lead to these entries being scrutinised, regulated and in some cases censored.

By Professor John Hill

TV that tackled the troubles: Play for Today and Northern Ireland