Partition, 1921

The partition of Ireland: chaos, secrecy and confusion

Partition, 1921 — Plot

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

• Release date
• June 14, 2021
• Runtime
• 52 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Andrew Gallimore

Partition, 1921 — Cast

Michael Portillo Presenter

G

Gerry Adams Self

B

Bertie Ahern Self

N

Niamh Gallagher Self

I

Iaim Carlisle Self

G

Graham Walker Self

M

Margaret O'Callaghan Self

M

Michael Laffan Self