GunPlot

RTÉ

Lies, spies, and betrayal led to the defining political scandal of modern Ireland, the Arms Crisis. What happened to the truth? Questions still remain... 'GunPlot' is a new 9 part podcast series - and TV documentary from RTÉ.

  1. EP1 – The Spark that Lit the Flame

    EPISODE 1

    EP1 – The Spark that Lit the Flame

    An Irish Army Captain goes on holidays – a strange kind of holiday. To a city where he knows there is likely to be ‘trouble’. He arrives as a three-day street battle, now known as 'the Battle of the Bogside', begins. And it changes everything (Ep1/9)   Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is now available via the RTÉ TV Player (Worldwide)   Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team. Special thanks to all our contributors, and to the RTÉ Design, Marketing, Online and Creative Audio departments. For further information, and articles by Anna Joyce to accompany each episode, visit www.rte.ie/gunplot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  2. EP2 - Invasion

    EPISODE 2

    EP2 - Invasion

    As tensions continue to rise, the Irish Army is hurriedly moved to the border of Northern Ireland. Is this a sign that Ireland is going to take on the might of the British Empire? One Irish government minister hopes so. And his name is Neil Blaney. (Ep2/9). Released weekly.   Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is now available via the RTÉ TV Player (Worldwide)   Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team. Special thanks to all our contributors, and to the RTÉ Design, Marketing, Online and Creative Audio departments. For further information, and articles by Anna Joyce to accompany each episode, visit www.rte.ie/gunplot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  3. EP4 - Muzzy

    EPISODE 4

    EP4 - Muzzy

    It’s October 1969 and the truth is becoming murky. A plan to buy weapons begins to come together. And a group of men go shopping for guns. But what happens when the arms dealer they meet is actually a foreign spy? Released weekly.   Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is now available via the RTÉ TV Player (Worldwide)   Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team. Special thanks to all our contributors, and to the RTÉ Design, Marketing, Online and Creative Audio departments. For further information, and articles by Anna Joyce to accompany each episode, visit www.rte.ie/gunplot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  4. EP5 - Deeper

    EPISODE 5

    EP5 - Deeper

    The hunt for guns leads to a meeting in Antwerp with a shady arms dealer. The Minister for Defence issues a directive that could lead to an invasion of Northern Ireland. A group of men wait at Dublin Port for a shipment of arms to arrive. Official Ireland is getting in deeper and deeper and deeper. Released weekly.   Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is now available via the RTÉ TV Player (Worldwide)   Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team. Special thanks to all our contributors, and to the RTÉ Design, Marketing, Online and Creative Audio departments. For further information, and articles by Anna Joyce to accompany each episode, visit www.rte.ie/gunplot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  5. EP6 - Closing In

    EPISODE 6

    EP6 - Closing In

    Attempts continue to bring black market sub-machine guns and pistols into Ireland. But when an Irish policeman is shot on the streets of Dublin, everything changes. And the forces seeking to undo the entire plot to import guns are growing stronger. (Ep 6/9) Released weekly.   Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is now available via the RTÉ TV Player (Worldwide)   Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team. Special thanks to all our contributors, and to the RTÉ Design, Marketing, Online and Creative Audio departments. For further information, and articles by Anna Joyce to accompany each episode, visit www.rte.ie/gunplot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  6. EP7 - Implosion

    EPISODE 7

    EP7 - Implosion

    The country is about to wake up to some shocking news. The plan to secretly import weapons is blown wide open and the dominoes are about to start falling with devastating consequences for some of those involved. Released Weekly.   Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is now available via the RTÉ TV Player (Worldwide)   Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team. Special thanks to all our contributors, and to the RTÉ Design, Marketing, Online and Creative Audio departments. For further information, and articles by Anna Joyce to accompany each episode, visit www.rte.ie/gunplot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  7. EP8 - The Trial

    EPISODE 8

    EP8 - The Trial

    A stunning period in Irish life comes to a climax. Four men stand before the High Court, charged with conspiring to import arms and ammunition illegally into Ireland. A Government Minister, an Army officer, a Belgian businessman and a proud IRA man. If found guilty, jail beckons. The entire country holds its breath. Released weekly. (Ep8/9)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min
  8. EP9 - Fallout

    EPISODE 9

    EP9 - Fallout

    More than 50 years after the Arms Crisis of 1970, the effects echo through to today. There was personal fallout, financial fallout, social fallout and political fallout. It was, and continues to be, the biggest political scandal of modern Ireland. So what happened all those involved? Who were the 'winners' and who were the 'losers'? This is where we bring our story to an end. (Ep 9/9). Released Weekly Four bonus appendix episodes, with the full, unedited recordings of the Arms Trial court proceedings that we have, will follow this episode.   Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is now available via the RTÉ TV Player (Worldwide)   Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team. Special thanks to all our contributors, and to the RTÉ Design, Marketing, Online and Creative Audio departments. For further information, and articles by Anna Joyce to accompany each episode, visit www.rte.ie/gunplot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
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Lies, spies, and betrayal led to the defining political scandal of modern Ireland, the Arms Crisis. What happened to the truth? Questions still remain... 'GunPlot' is a new 9 part podcast series - and TV documentary from RTÉ.

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  • Episoder
    17
  • Sesonger
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