Give My Head Peace was a satirical television comedy series on BBC Northern Ireland that pokes fun at political parties, paramilitary groups and the sectarian divide in Northern Ireland. The programme is written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell, also known as "The Hole in the Wall Gang", who also perform as the characters.
The Fall is a psychological thriller TV show set in Northern Ireland. It follows a female detective's pursuit of a misogynistic serial killer. The show explores themes of violence against women and the psychological impact of crime.
Derry Girls is a comedy TV show set in 1990s Derry, Northern Ireland. It follows a group of teenage girls attending a Catholic school during a time of political and social unrest known as 'The Troubles'. The show revolves around their daily lives, friendships, and interactions with their families and the wider community.
Follows rookie police officers working in Belfast, a city in which being a frontline response cop comes with unique pressures and dangers.
A British Cabinet Minister is gunned down outside his home in London by a member of the Provisional IRA. Security protocols are activated, but the assassin evades them and successfully escapes to Belfast. In the aftermath of the incident, rash decisions are made by politicians seeking revenge, and the Ministry of Defence responds by sending Captain Harry Brown (Ray Lonnen) - a special forces soldier who has done deep cover work in hostile territory - into the Falls Road area of Belfast, notorious for civil unrest and Republican activity. Harry's mission is to infiltrate the local nationalist population, uncover the identity of the assassin, and kill him in his own neighborhood - proving to the IRA that they are not safe, even in their "own back yard".
Bloodlands follows a veteran detective and his team as they investigate a series of crimes linked to the dark history of Northern Ireland. The story takes a personal turn when the detective's wife goes missing, leading him down a dangerous path to uncover the truth.
Death and Nightingales tells the story of Beth, a young woman trapped in an abusive stepfather's farmhouse. As tensions rise between Catholics and Protestants, Beth finds herself caught between loyalty, love, and survival.
Set in the 1940s, the TV show follows the lives of a family living in a rural town in Northern Ireland, near an airforce base during World War II. The story focuses on the challenges faced by the family, including a troubled marriage and a love triangle involving a US soldier. It portrays the everyday life of the characters in the rural setting and explores the impact of the war on their lives and the community.
A humble businessman seeks justice when his daughter is killed in an act of terrorism. He engages in a cat-and-mouse conflict with a government official, delving into his past to find clues about the killers' identities.
Dani has inherited the crumbling Bogmoor Castle from her mysterious great aunt Marjorie. Can she turn the castle into a thriving family business whilst dealing with a troublesome cousin and some even more troublesome ghosts?
The Blame Game is a weekly comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC One Northern Ireland. Started in 2005, it is hosted by Tim McGarry. Regular panellists include comedians Colin Murphy, Neil Delamere, and Jake O'Kane.
In AD 895, King Aurvandill is murdered by his brother Fjölnir, who also carries away Queen Gudrún. Years later, Prince Amleth, a berserker, sets out to avenge his father's death. Along the way, he encounters a Seeress who predicts his revenge and a Maiden-King who is intertwined with his path. Amleth learns that Fjölnir lives in exile in Iceland and poses as a slave to get close to him. With the help of Olga, a sorceress, Amleth plans his revenge against Fjölnir. After a series of events and battles, Amleth finally confronts Fjölnir at the Gates of Hell and decapitates him. However, Amleth is fatally wounded and has a vision of his future before being carried to Valhalla by a valkyrie.
Hellboy, a demon and paranormal investigator, forms a team to stop the Elf Prince from awakening an invincible army that can destroy humanity. Along the way, Hellboy faces personal conflicts and discovers secrets about his origins.
The Secret is a gripping true crime TV mini-series based on a shocking real-life murder case. Set in Northern Ireland in the 1990s, it follows the story of a dentist and his adulterous wife, whose affair leads to a double murder and a fake suicide. The series explores themes of religious hypocrisy, betrayal, and the dark side of human nature. With twists and turns at every corner, The Secret is a must-watch for fans of thrilling dramas.
Six-part comedy series about a Londoner, and non-practising Jew, is sent by his boss to Northern Ireland to run a tobacco company.
Hope Street is a thrilling crime drama set in a picturesque coastal town. The story revolves around a dedicated detective who uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal while investigating a case involving a cheating wife. With the backdrop of a close-knit Muslim community, this show explores the complex relationships and secrets hidden within the town.
Hunger is a poignant biographical drama set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. It tells the story of the 1981 Irish hunger strike led by Bobby Sands. The film explores the inhumane living conditions in the Maze Prison and the brutality faced by the prisoners. It depicts the journey of Sands as he protests against the British government and fights for the rights of the Irish Republican Army (IRA).
When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed 'low life scum' Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.
Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict.
Blown Away is a 1994 action thriller film about a psychopathic IRA terrorist who escapes from a British prison and comes to Boston to seek revenge on the cop who captured him. He starts planting bombs all over the city but is thwarted at every turn by an explosives expert who used to be his colleague. The film follows the intense cat-and-mouse game between the two main characters as they try to outsmart each other and save innocent lives.