Assume Nothing BBC Radio Ulster

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch Officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The award-winning drama returns for a new series. Starring Jonathan Harden.
James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it’s a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living.
Episode 4: To Catch a Ghost
When a source provides intelligence about a mysterious new explosives expert, James is soon under pressure from London to find him fast. Meanwhile, another informer finds himself in grave danger when he is detailed to deliver a bomb and James decides on an unconventional plan – however, things go badly wrong.
Cast:
James – Jonathan Harden
Interviewer - Michael Patrick
Charlie - Desmond Eastwood
Sean - Patrick Fitzsymons
Garda SB - Faolan Morgan
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

A dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The award-winning drama returns for a new series. Starring Jonathan Harden.
James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it’s a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living.
Episode 3: A Game of Risk
When a wounded man is brought into police custody, James sees a chance to gain a new source – but first he must take his life in his hands to win the man’s trust. Meanwhile, another source overhears plans for an imminent attack on the army – and a clandestine meeting between James and Garda Special Branch could have deadly consequences
Cast:
James – Jonathan Harden
Interviewer – Michael Patrick
Vincent – Caolan Byrne
Paul – Paul Mallon
Garda Special Branch / Patrick - Faolan Morgan
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch Officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The award-winning drama returns for a new series. Starring Jonathan Harden.
James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it’s a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living.
Episode 2: Of Bombs & Bank Robberies
A source finds himself under intense scrutiny when he is detailed to collect a package from a ship docked at Drogheda harbour. Another informer tips James off about a plan to detonate a large car bomb in Newry, but soon finds himself involved in a bank robbery that goes badly wrong.
Cast:
James – Jonathan Harden
Interviewer – Michael Patrick
Martin / Paul - Desmond Eastwood
Frank - Patrick Fitzsymons
Larry - Paul Mallon
Piet / Deccy John D Ruddy
Davy / Johnny Marty Maguire
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch Officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The award-winning drama returns for a new series. Starring Jonathan Harden.
James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it’s a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living.
Episode 1: Leaks and Lies
A tip-off from a source leads to the seizure of two bombs, but a leak to a newspaper soon puts his life in danger. As James battles internal politics within Special Branch, a new line of intelligence gathering provides an opportunity to trick a suspect into crossing the border.
Cast:
James – Jonathan Harden
Interviewer – Michael Patrick
Charlie – Desmond Eastwood
Lester – Faolan Morgan
MI5 officer / Assistant Chief Constable – Patrick Fitzsymons
Jimmy / Army Technical Officer – John D Ruddy
Roberta / Mrs Mullan / – Maggie Cronin.
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

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