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Assume Nothing The Stormont Spy Ring

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 麻豆社 Northern Ireland

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12 minutes

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Sun 11 Jan 2026 16:00
麻豆社 Radio Ulster & 麻豆社 Radio Foyle

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  • Sat 10 Jan 2026 13:05
    麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026 16:00
    麻豆社 Radio Ulster & 麻豆社 Radio Foyle

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