Set record because it’s unmissable.
From 1969 to 2001, over 3,500 people were killed and over 47,5oo people injured as a result of the Troubles.
It’s a situation that nobody on the island of Ireland ever wants to see return, but with the uncertainty surrounding Brexit being such a key issue in the social-political landscape of Anglo-Irish relations, now is the most important time to protect and champion the impact of the Good Friday Agreement.
Despite what some politicians may think, the Good Friday Agreement is vital in protecting the peace and prosperity of every citizen in Ireland – regardless of whether they’re living in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
The scars of violence, death and loss are still felt by many, and 50 years since the beginning of the Irish civil rights movement, Troubles: The Life After is a timely reminder of how The Troubles destroyed lives on both sides of the divide.
As we know, civilians were frequently caught in the crossfire as conflict and murder sadly became a large part of the daily narrative in Northern Ireland.
Amidst the headlines and the political discussions, ordinary people were being injured and murdered.
Troubles: The Life After, directed by multiple BAFTA winner Brian Hill and first-time director Niamh Kennedy, tells some of these stories.
Aside from heartbreaking accounts of loss and tragedy, issues such as collusion and corruption are also discussed.
In terms of its aesthetic approach, archive footage is also employed to reveal more about the conflict and the times.
Take a look at what’s in store when Troubles: The Life After airs on BBC Two at 00:50 on Friday morning.
You might stay up to watch this one.
Clip via Bertha DocHouse
The documentary has previously aired on the BBC and it had an incredibly powerful effect on the people that watched it.
After seeing it, various people made the same point – Troubles: The Life After is a timely reminder for every politician to protect and maintain the Good Friday Agreement.
My heart’s breaking watching Troubles: The life after on BBC2 hearing stories of the lives lost in Northern Ireland. Family members still broken decades after. Desperately hope we never return to those times especially with the current debate happening.
— Cristo Foufas (@cristo_radio) October 6, 2018
Brave women give their testimony in @BBC 's documentary Troubles: the life after. A moving, heartbreaking reminder of just how much we stand to lose thanks to #Brexit. The GFA is too important and politicians cannot mess this up.
— Laura C #FBPE (@smilinglaura) October 6, 2018
Anyone who was not brought up in Northern Ireland and is interested in the Brexit border issue should watch bBC2 : The Troubles: the life after. You will see why the border issue is so complex and why it is about people not customs or VAT really
— lisa o'carroll (@lisaocarroll) October 6, 2018
#Troubles: the life after. Powerful documentary, heartbreaking memories. This is why Good Friday Agreement is so important. Never forget
— ErinOMahony (@ErinOMah) October 6, 2018
The Troubles: The Life After on @BBCTwo
A beautifully-made, but challenging, emotionally charged documentary fused with poetry; so many brave families sharing utterly heartbreaking stories. We must never, ever go back there.— Tina Ní Gharraidh (@mgarry13) October 6, 2018
Thank you @BBCTwo Troubles: The Life After. We need to be reminded of the Troubles in Northern Ireland and why the Good Friday agreement must not disregarded in the #Brexit frenzy
— Connie Nolan (@feistywomankent) October 6, 2018
Troubles : the Life After is a poetic exploration of the Troubles through the stories of women touched by the conflict. You can see the documentary at 9.30 tonight on @BBCTwo. https://t.co/wKFOatDFhY
— Embassy of Ireland (@IrelandEmbGB) October 6, 2018
My God! My cousins grew up in Derry during the Troubles. I remember going there to a mixed housing estate when I was 10.
I am just watching "Troublles: The Life After" on BBC2. I never knew until today Catholics could not vote in local elections. How appalling.
— Aunty Janet #FBPE (@scarlettpeach) October 6, 2018