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The Road to Partition

Series Overview

On the 22nd June 1921 King George V and Queen Mary arrived in Belfast for the official opening of the first Northern Ireland parliament. Fearful for their lives, they had come to a city scarred by bitter sectarian violence. The King’s visit to Belfast was the culmination of three centuries of history – and three years of political brinkmanship and brutal communal violence. The occasion marked the creation of the new state of Northern Ireland. A line had been drawn on the map – a new border that separated the north and south of the island. One hundred years on, this is the story of the dramatic events that led to the partition of Ireland. A story that continues to reverberate to the present day - and dominate relationships between the islands of Britain and Ireland.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

Air Date Window

2021 – 2021

Premiered: Thu, May 27, 2021

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Jun 3, 2021

Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”

The second episode of this major new series explores how political tensions and outbreaks of sectarian violence threatened to destabilise the new Northern Ireland state.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Brian Henry Martin

Producers

Jonathan Golden

Department Leadership Roster

Jonathan Golden

Producer

Brian Henry Martin

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Road to Partition.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road to Partition

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What is The Road to Partition about?

On the 22nd June 1921 King George V and Queen Mary arrived in Belfast for the official opening of the first Northern Ireland parliament. Fearful for their lives, they had come to a city scarred by bitter sectarian violence. The King’s visit to Belfast was the culmination of three centuries of history – and three years of political brinkmanship and brutal communal violence. The occasion marked the creation of the new state of Northern Ireland. A line had been drawn on the map – a new border that separated the north and south of the island. One hundred years on, this is the story of the dramatic events that led to the partition of Ireland. A story that continues to reverberate to the present day - and dominate relationships between the islands of Britain and Ireland.

How many seasons does The Road to Partition have?

The Road to Partition comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Road to Partition?

Key cast members in The Road to Partition include Michelle Fairley.

Who created or directed The Road to Partition?

The Road to Partition was developed and directed by Brian Henry Martin.