August 1977: The Queen Visits NI
In August 1977, Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Northern Ireland unfolds against a backdrop of tension and symbolism. As crowds gather and security tightens, the royal presence offers a fleeting glimpse...
4 Juni 4min
July 1977: UUAC Strike Costs £16-£17 Million
In the summer of 1977, Northern Ireland was brought to a standstill as the Ulster Workers’ Council strike—revived under the banner of the United Unionist Action Council—swept across the province. Road...
2 Juni 5min
June 1977: Emigrate to New Zealand
Amid the lingering tension of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, a growing number of families look beyond the conflict, chasing peace and opportunity on distant shores. This episode traces the emotional cro...
31 Maj 3min
May 1977: UUAC Strike
As Northern Ireland grinds to a halt under the UUAC strike, tensions flare between loyalist organisers, weary citizens, and the British government. This episode traces how the protest tested the limit...
28 Maj 21min
March 1977: Get Tough!
As tensions mount across Northern Ireland, the British government hardens its stance, ushering in a new era of uncompromising security measures. This episode traces the shift from containment to confr...
19 Maj 6min
February 1977: "I Don't Waffle"
In a year marked by political brinkmanship and deepening divisions, this episode revisits the rhetoric and realities shaping Northern Ireland’s uneasy stalemate. Through speeches, street reactions, an...
17 Maj 7min
January 1977: IRA Back In The West End
As London’s theatres glittered with opening nights, the IRA returned to the capital’s streets with renewed intent. This episode of Tales of The Troubles traces the bombings that shook the West End, th...
14 Maj 11min
