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The story of Dr William Jackson Crawford, an engineer and teacher, who carried out a series of strange experiments with a teenage medium and her family before his untimely death on the shores of Belfast lough in 1920. 
Dr Crawford’s findings were extraordinary and widely published – but was it all a hoax?Episode 8 – A Final QuestionHidden deep among letters and photographs in the archives of the Society for Psychical Research – Reggie uncovers a note marked ‘confidential’ – could it shed new light on Crawford’s state of mind and his relationship with the Goligher family?
Meanwhile, intrigued by the process of a séance and the beliefs of Belfast’s Spiritualist community – Reggie arranges to meet a medium and undergo a reading.Written and presented by Reggie Chamberlain KingReadings by 
Dave Fleming
Lucy McConnell
Mark Claney
Stephen BeggsProduced by Conor McKayEditor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production


8. A Final Question

The story of Dr William Jackson Crawford, an engineer and teacher, who carried out a series of strange experiments with a teenage medium and her family before his untimely death on the shores of Belfast lough in 1920. 
Dr Crawford’s findings were extraordinary and widely published – but was it all a hoax?Episode 7 – Beyond the VeilProfessor Fournier D’Albe concludes the strange occurrences in the séance room were not caused by psychic forces. Another investigator claims Crawford confessed everything was faked – but his widow and friends still believe it was all true.
Gathering in Crewe, England – they apparently begin to receive strange messages upon a photographic plate.Written and presented by Reggie Chamberlain KingReadings by 
Dave Fleming
Lucy McConnell
Mark Claney
Stephen Beggs
Produced by Conor McKay
Editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production


7. Beyond the Veil

The story of Dr William Jackson Crawford, an engineer and teacher, who carried out a series of strange experiments with a teenage medium and her family before his untimely death on the shores of Belfast lough in 1920. Dr Crawford’s findings were extraordinary and widely published – but was it all a hoax?Episode 6 – The InvestigatorFollowing Dr Crawford’s death, a highly respected scientist – and psychical investigator – is dispatched to Belfast to carry out a series of experiments with the Goligher Circle. However, Professor Edmund Edward Fournier D’Albe soon runs into problems during a séance Written and presented by Reggie Chamberlain KingReadings by 
Dave Fleming
Lucy McConnell
Mark Claney
Stephen BeggsProduced by Conor McKay
Editor Andy Martin 
A BBC Northern Ireland production

6. The Investigator

The story of Dr William Jackson Crawford, an engineer and teacher, who carried out a series of strange experiments with a teenage medium and her family before his untimely death on the shores of Belfast lough in 1920. 
Dr Crawford’s findings were extraordinary and widely published – but was it all a hoax?Episode 5 – The DescendantsReggie is back on the road to Bangor to meet Kathleen Goligher’s grand daughter. What more can she tell him about her Grandmother’s life as a spiritualist and medium, and how does she feel about Dr Crawford’s unusual experiments?Meanwhile – Dr Crawford’s great granddaughter Clare reveals the engineer did not have a good reputation in their family history.Written and presented by Reggie Chamberlain KingReadings by Dave Fleming
Lucy McConnell
Mark Claney
Stephen BeggsProduced by Conor McKay
Editor Andy Martin 
A BBC Northern Ireland production

5. The Descendants

The story of Dr William Jackson Crawford, an engineer and teacher, who carried out a series of strange experiments with a teenage medium and her family before his untimely death on the shores of Belfast lough in 1920. Dr Crawford’s findings were extraordinary and widely published – but was it all a hoax?Episode 4 – A Question of ProprietyDr Crawford records his experiments with Kathleen and her family in painstaking detail – but some feel his methods, which frequently involve underwear, are not appropriate. 
Reggie visits the archives of the Society for Psychical Research in Cambridge to see photographs taken by Crawford during his experiments, along with dozens of handwritten letters and notes. Reggie also gets a chance to see and hold a sample of historical ectoplasm, though it isn’t quite what he is expecting.
Written and presented by Reggie Chamberlain King
Readings by 
Dave Fleming
Lucy McConnell
Mark Claney
Stephen BeggsProduced by Conor McKay 
Editor Andy Martin 
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

4. A Question of Propriety

The story of Dr William Jackson Crawford, an engineer and teacher, who carried out a series of strange experiments with a teenage medium and her family before his untimely death on the shores of Belfast lough in 1920. 
Dr Crawford’s findings were extraordinary and widely published – but was it all a hoax?Episode 3 – Mr Splitfoot1848, Wayne County in rural New York. Two young sisters claim they can communicate with a strange presence in their home – the ghost of a murdered pedlar who uses raps, knocks and bangs to answer their questions.The Fox sisters become key in the creation of a new religious movement known as Spiritualism – the belief that the dead may be contacted by the living. Word spreads fast and it soon takes root in Ireland, where Spiritualism finds its way to Belfast – and the Goligher family.Written and presented by Reggie Chamberlain KingReadings by Dave Fleming
Lucy McConnell
Mark Claney
Stephen BeggsProduced by Conor McKay
Editor Andy Martin 
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

3. Mr Splitfoot

The story of Dr William Jackson Crawford, an engineer and teacher, who carried out a series of strange experiments with a teenage medium and her family before his untimely death on the shores of Belfast lough in 1920. Dr Crawford’s findings were extraordinary and widely published – but was it all a hoax?Episode 2 – The Unseen OperatorsDr Crawford invites a visitor to attend a séance with Kathleen and her family, known as the Goligher Circle. Sir William Barrett, a highly respected physicist and parapsychologist, is astonished when a wooden table appears to float into the air.Meanwhile, nearly one hundred years later – Reggie Chamberlain King’s plans to give a lecture about Dr Crawford and Kathleen Goligher are disrupted when a protest is announced.Readings by Dave Fleming
Lucy McConnell
Mark Claney
Stephen BeggsProduced by Conor McKay
Editor Andy Martin 
A BBC Northern Ireland production

2. The Unseen Operators

The story of Dr William Jackson Crawford, an engineer and teacher, who carried out a series of strange experiments with a teenage medium and her family before his untimely death on the shores of Belfast lough in 1920. Dr Crawford’s findings were extraordinary and widely published – but was it all a hoax?Episode 1 – A Man in His Usual Health.The body of a man is found on a rocky shore near Bangor, Northern Ireland. In his pockets are a sealed letter to his wife, a silver watch stopped at 7.50 and a small bottle of whiskey.Dr Crawford was a respected engineer, but in the years before his death he carried out a series of elaborate and increasingly unusual experiments – to prove that Belfast teenager Kathleen Goligher could communicate with the dead. Written and presented by Reggie Chamberlain KingReadings by Dave Fleming
Lucy McConnell
Mark Claney
Stephen BeggsProduced by Conor McKay
Editor Andy Martin 
A BBC Northern Ireland production

1. A Man in His Usual Health

A baby is born with disabilities in the wake of the world’s worst nuclear disaster. She grows up neglected and in fear in an orphanage in Belarus, until she is taken on a radiation holiday to Ireland. A new life with hope and possibility unfolds before her. But the mystery of what happened in her early life has cast a shadow over her life. And she’s determined to solve it.Series producer: Sara Smyth
Executive editor: Andy Martin

8. The Long Shadow

7. Nuclear Family

A baby is born with disabilities in the wake of the world’s worst nuclear disaster. She grows up neglected and in fear in an orphanage in Belarus, until she is taken on a radiation holiday to Ireland. A new life with hope and possibility unfolds before her. But the mystery of what happened in her early life has cast a shadow over her life. And she’s determined to solve it. Series producer: Sara Smyth
Executive editor: Andy Martin

6. Protest Song

5. Emotional Hand Grenade

4. The Others

3. Fall Out

2. Kin

1. First Exposure

The story of a 35 year old nursing assistant who collapsed and died following an altercation with a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Northern Ireland.35 years later, her family is still searching for answers.Episode 6: Duty of CareNathan brings his findings to Mary’s family – the possible implications are far from straightforward.Questions remain for Mary’s former employer. Will the family receive any answers?Series produced by Nathan Edgar
Executive editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production


6. Duty of Care

The story of a 35 year old nursing assistant who collapsed and died following an altercation with a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Northern Ireland.35 years later, her family is still searching for answers.Episode 5: The RhythmAs Norman’s legal battle comes to an end, could something the family was unaware of provide new answers?With the benefit of modern knowledge, a group of leading experts re-examine the case.Series produced by Nathan Edgar
Executive editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

5. The Rhythm

The story of a 35 year old nursing assistant who collapsed and died following an altercation with a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Northern Ireland.
35 years later, her family is still searching for answers.Episode 4: The WarningsWhen the official inquest fails to reach a conclusion regarding Mary’s death, Norman refuses to give up.As he continues his legal battle, Norman points to allegations of previous attacks on his wife while on duty - was enough being done to protect both staff and patients on the ward?Readings by:Lucy McConnell
Patrick Strain
Francis Harkin
Declan RodgersSeries produced by Nathan EdgarExecutive editor Andy MartinA BBC Northern Ireland Production

4. The Warnings

The story of a 35 year old nursing assistant who collapsed and died following an altercation with a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Derry, Northern Ireland.
35 years later, her family is still searching for answersEpisode 3: The InquestAfter months of delay, Norman wins an important victory – an official inquest will examine the circumstances of Mary’s death.
Bishop Street Courthouse, Derry - 29th October, 1991. For the first time, witness accounts, medical evidence and post-mortem findings are heard under oath - as the Glasgow family listen for answers that never came in the aftermath of Mary’s death. Will anything new come to light?Readings by:Lucy McConnell
Patrick Strain
Christine Clare
Francis Harkin
Declan Rodgers
Colm HerronSeries produced by Nathan EdgarExecutive editor Andy MartinA BBC Northern Ireland Production

3. The Inquest

The story of a 35 year old nursing assistant who collapsed and died following an altercation
with a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Northern Ireland.35 years later, her family is still searching for answers.Episode 2: The TapesLeft with no explanation for his wife’s sudden death, Norman begins to fight for answers – but he faces one obstacle after another.Today - all that Mary’s daughters have left are memories, a collection of old home videos filmed by Norman – and questions left unanswered for 35 years.Readings by:Lucy McConnell
Patrick Strain
Francis Harkin
Declan RodgersSeries produced by Nathan Edgar
Executive editor Andy MartinA BBC Northern Ireland Production

2. The Tapes

The story of a 35 year old nursing assistant who collapsed and died following an altercation with a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Northern Ireland.35 years later, her family is still searching for answers.Episode 1: The Last Shift23rd March, 1991. Mary is finishing her night shift when a patient suddenly becomes violent. A colleague hears a loud commotion and rushes to help.
Meanwhile, Mary’s husband Norman is on his way to collect her, unaware of an unfolding tragedy.Readings by:Declan Rodgers
Christine Clare
Colm HerronSeries produced by Nathan EdgarExecutive editor Andy Martin


1. The Last Shift

Twenty years on, nobody has been convicted of the murder of Denis Donaldson. One potentially key piece of evidence, a journal he was supposedly writing around the time of his death, is being held by Irish police. His family wants it returned, but their efforts are unsuccessful. Please note this programme was updated on 02/07/2026.Following correspondence from Denis Donaldson’s family, and a further submission of details, this programme was amended on 2nd July 2026 to reflect the fact that a newspaper report by Hugh Jordan was published in a Belfast edition of the Sunday World prior to Mr Donaldson’s murder. This article did contain further detail about where Denis Donaldson was living in County Donegal. This programme has been edited to include pertinent information about that article.

8. The Journal

A matter of months after he confesses to being a spy, Denis Donaldson is murdered at a remote cottage in Donegal. Questions are asked about his death, his life, and his true loyalties. Presenter: Martin McCann 
Additional Voice: Nicolas Boulton Produced by BBC Northern Ireland 


7. At the Double

A journalist gets a tip that a political backroom man who’s just confessed to being a spy is living in the wilds of Donegal. He sets out to track him down and secure a major scoop. The old, whitewashed stone cottage where the spy is living has a dark history that’s about to take another chilling turn. Please note this programme was updated on 02/07/2026.Following correspondence from Denis Donaldson’s family, and a further submission of details, this programme was amended on 2nd July 2026 to reflect the fact that a newspaper report by Hugh Jordan was published in a Belfast edition of the Sunday World prior to Mr Donaldson’s murder. This article did contain further detail about where Denis Donaldson was living in County Donegal. This programme has been edited to include pertinent information about that article.Presenter: Martin McCann 
Additional Voice: Nicolas Boulton Produced by BBC Northern Ireland 

6. The Cottage

The dust has barely settled on the shock news that prosecutors have dropped all charges against three men accused of running a republican spy ring in government, when one of them makes a jaw dropping confession. Presenter: Martin McCann 
Additional Voice: Nicolas Boulton Produced by BBC Northern Ireland 


5. In the Public Interest

Four people are arrested when police swoop to break up what they claim is a republican spying network operating at the heart of Northern Ireland’s volatile government. A convoluted legal process ends with an outcome nobody sees coming. Presenter: Martin McCann 
Additional Voice: Nicolas Boulton Produced by BBC Northern Ireland 


4. Disclosure

A massive surveillance operation into IRA intelligence gathering has led police to the home of a political party administrator. They recover material they believe to have been stolen from government offices, but some of the intelligence is missing. Their efforts to find those missing items turns the covert operation into a full-blown political scandal that threatens the future of Stormont’s shaky coalition. Presenter: Martin McCann 
Additional Voice: Nicolas Boulton Produced by BBC Northern Ireland 


3. Politically Pear Shaped

Police investigating a daring break in, supposedly by the IRA, at their counter terrorism unit’s headquarters get a tip off. Apparently, there’s another republican intelligence operation happening and its reach extends to the heart of Northern Ireland’s volatile government. Presenter: Martin McCann 
Additional Voice: Nicolas Boulton Produced by BBC Northern Ireland 


2. The Easy Art of Espionage

A daring raid at the Belfast headquarters of Special Branch, the police counter terrorism unit, triggers a massive investigation. The finger of blame is pointed at the IRA, at a time when the paramilitary ceasefire is just about holding but government in Northern Ireland is far from stable.Presenter: Martin McCann 
Additional Voice: Nicolas Boulton Produced by BBC Northern Ireland 


1. Agent of Influence

In August 2020 Katie Simpson was brutally murdered by Jonathan Creswell, the partner of her older sister.For months he convinces her family, the hospital, the pathologist and even the police that she'd taken her own life. He portrays himself as the Good Samaritan, who'd tried to save her.But for a small group of people, close friends and family, a Detective Sergeant and journalist Tanya Fowles, the truth about how she'd died might never have come out.For the first time, Tanya reveals how in the weeks after Katie's death, while she'd been asking questions of the police about Creswell, she receives a phone call from someone employed by one of Northern Ireland's politicians.The message is clear, unusual and unnerving. The journalist has no idea how her caller knew she was enquiring about the case as she hadn't published a word about it yet.But it convinces her more than ever that there is definitely more to Katie's death than suicide.

15. A Political Call

A woman says she's visited by men who she says tell her there is no point in pursuing Jonathan Creswell after she reported him for stealing her horse. Another is told police couldn't arrest him when she'd reported him for indecent exposure at the yard where they worked.  And for the first time, journalist Tanya Fowles reveals details of a call she received trying to put her off the story.  

Episode 14: Curiosities

Detective Sergeant James Brannigan has one last chance to convince his bosses to launch an investigation into Katie's death.  Working on his own, he compiles a 20-page report of all the evidence so far. He says there are questions that need answers. He hopes senior officers will now decide the death needs to be looked at by a Major Investigations Team.  But it is only when a young officer speaks up that the decision to have another look is made.  


Episode 13: Do the Right Thing

Detective Sergeant James Brannigan is able to speak to this series for the first time.  He reveals how a call from journalist Tanya Fowles  leads him to review the evidence gathered so far by his police colleagues into the murder.  The more he uncovers, the more he believes an investigation is needed. He's just got to convince his senior officers. 


Episode 12: The Detective Sergeant

Jonathan Creswell very nearly gets away with murder.  He tells police Katie Simpson had tried to take her own life.  He's the hero who'd tried to save her.  But he is lying. He's eventually  charged with her rape and murder.  Now new witnesses say they'd tried to warn police of her killer's behaviours. 


Episode 11: The Recap

As Cameron Finnigan is sentenced at the Old Bailey his mum speaks out. She offers a rare, painful and deeply revealing insight into families caught in the fallout of 764.The BBC investigation explores what it will take to stop this network and the National Crime Agency reveal what they’re doing to combat the growing threat of online groups like 764.Written and Produced by Jo Palmer.For information and support on issues discussed in this series, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

4. Mum

In a chilling look at how screens become crime scenes, we uncover a murder that was plotted in Romania and live streamed to 764 members worldwide.The investigation explores the power of online manipulation and the worrying reach of 764.Written and Produced by Jo Palmer.For information and support on issues discussed in this series, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

3. Taken in 90 Seconds

Uncovering what happens inside 764’s chatrooms and its devastating toll on victims and families who are caught in the web of a network so dangerous, global law enforcement can barely keep up.We meet a Canadian mother, whose daughter was drawn into the group’s grip, revealing how 764’s tactics push families to the brink and leave no one untouched.Written and Produced by Jo Palmer.For information and support on issues discussed in this series, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

2. The Lion’s Den

Teenager Cameron Finnigan from Horsham in Sussex is arrested in a dawn raid. Behind it all is a shadowy online network called 764, so dangerous it’s being hunted by the FBI and global law enforcement.The BBC investigates how Finnigan became entangled in a world where teenagers are coerced into live streaming rituals, self-harm and murder plots.Presenter Jo looks deeper into the predators behind 764 and explores how they are reaching vulnerable children in their bedrooms.Written and Produced by Jo Palmer.For information and support on issues discussed in this series, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

1. The Arrest

They are a terrorist organisation who believe ‘no lives matter.’ They search for and extort children and young people, with deadly results. This is the story of the far right Satanist group called 764. Written and Produced by Jo Palmer. For information and support on issues discussed in this series, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Introducing... Creation of a Teenage Satanist

A fierce warrior turned master strategist, he led elite SAS troops on missions that shifted the tide of World War II. Decorated four times yet denied the Victoria Cross. Was it down to a typo or a face that didn’t fit? Today, his legend burns brighter than ever, fuelling a renewed campaign to honour him with the Victoria Cross.


4. Parachuting into War with a Gramophone

Blair Mayne instils a maverick form of discipline, mourns a brother-in-arms, and forms the tip of the spear to liberate Europe from the Nazis. 


3. The Power of the Unthinkable

In the shadows of the Middle East, Blair is pulled into a secret war fought far from the headlines. Recruited by a newly formed unit known only to a few - the SAS - Blair wages chaos and destruction behind enemy lines, where no rules apply. 


2. Vagabonds and Gentlemen

Blair Mayne floored his own boxing coach at Queen’s University in Belfast, shot a springbok on the 1938 British & Irish Lions tour, and later stood sharp as a solicitor. The life of this Newtownards war hero was built for the big screen, but did they get it right? Soft-spoken leader of men, or natural born hell raiser? We find out about the Real Blair 'Paddy' Mayne.

1. Let’s rob the bank next door...

The story of two journalists who investigated an unsolved mass murder in Northern Ireland.
Six men were shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries in the Height’s Bar, Loughinisland on the 18th June 1994. No-one has ever been charged or convicted. Episode 8 – Who Watches the WatchmenAs the dust settles on a historic judgement by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal – Barry and Trevor say their fight is not yet over, demanding a full public inquiry to reveal the full extent of surveillance. Can a wide-ranging review of surveillance powers commissioned by the Chief Constable of the PSNI provide answers - and can a balance between national security legislation and the need for transparency ever truly be achieved?A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 8: Who Watches the Watchmen

The story of two journalists who investigated an unsolved mass murder in Northern Ireland.
Six men were shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries in the Height’s Bar, Loughinisland on the 18th June 1994. 
No-one has ever been charged or convicted. Episode 7 – Full DisclosureBarry and Trevor prepare for a rare public hearing of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal – but last minute disclosures from police forces across the U.K bring repeated adjournments – and raise serious questions about how wide the net of surveillance against journalists has been cast.A BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 7: Full Disclosure

When the High Court finds the warrants were unlawful, the police investigation comes to an end. But Barry is concerned that he may have been placed under surveillance and he approaches the only court in the UK which can tell him if that’s true.The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has the power to find out if he was spied on unlawfully, but rarely find in favour of claimants. Years pass with no response – then, an unexpected revelation. One that will have far-reaching consequences for journalists and multiple police forces.

Episode 6: A Short History of Spying

Released on bail, Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney begin a legal fight to challenge the legality of the warrants. Central to their case is the question of what the judge who granted the warrants was - and wasn’t - told by police.The judgment will be viewed as a landmark ruling on the rights of journalists to protect sources; were the warrants unlawful?A BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 5: Ex Parte v Inter Partes

The story of two journalists who investigated an unsolved mass murder in Northern Ireland.Six men were shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries in the Height’s Bar, Loughinisland on the 18th June 1994. 
No-one has ever been charged or convicted. Episode 4 – Operation YurtaOn the day of the film’s Belfast premiere, police announce a new investigation – into the suspected theft of sensitive documents from the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland.Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney are arrested nine months later and their homes and offices are searched. While they are questioned about four offences - theft, handling stolen goods, unlawfully disclosing personal data and offences under the Official Secrets Act - their legal teams must make an urgent decision.Readings byIan Davidson
Steven Calvert
Aoibheann McCann
Antoinette MorelliA BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 4: Operation Yurta

The story of two journalists who investigated an unsolved mass murder in Northern Ireland.
Six men were shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries in the Height’s Bar, Loughinisland on the 18th June 1994. 
No-one has ever been charged or convicted. Episode 3 – No Stone UnturnedWhile a second Ombudsman investigation gets underway, journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney start work on a new documentary about the Loughinisland massacre.When the Ombudsman’s report finds elements of the police prevented a proper investigation to protect informants, Barry uses the leaked documents to unlock the identities of chief suspects – but should they name them in the film?Readings by:
Steven Calvert
Aoibheann McCann
Antoinette Morelli
Brian KernohanA BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 3: No Stone Unturned

The story of two journalists who investigated an unsolved mass murder in Northern Ireland.
Six men were shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries in the Height’s Bar, Loughinisland on the 18th June 1994. 
No one has ever been charged or convicted. Episode 1 – Early One MorningInvestigative journalist Barry McCaffrey has slept in and he’s late for work. When his doorbell rings at 7am, Barry wonders if the day he’s been dreading has finally arrived – are his worst fears about to come true?A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 1: Early One Morning

The story of two journalists who investigated an unsolved mass murder in Northern Ireland.
Six men were shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries in Loughinisland on the 18th June 1994. 
No one has ever been charged or convicted. Episode 2 – Six Men DeadBarry recounts the tragic events of 18th June, when a ruthless UVF gang open fire indiscriminately in the Height’s Bar – killing six men, and seriously wounding five others.
When ten years pass without any charges or convictions – the families of the victims demand action. A report into the police investigation finds serious failings, but no evidence the police tried to protect the gang from prosecution. Then - Barry receives a leaked secret document in the post from an anonymous sender.A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 2: Six Men Dead

A hush-hush factory opening. No photographs allowed. A story of cover-ups, corporate espionage, fightbacks – and death ...In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm.” The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs” was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process.” All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy.” What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn’t know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it’s a dangerous substance.But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. 
 
This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

1. A Very Strange Event

An unmarked grave – and missing documents. What do the authorities know?In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm.” The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs” was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process.” All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy.” What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn’t know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it’s a dangerous substance.But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. 
 
This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

2. Burying Evidence

A secretive place – but some are talking. And a dying woman decides to tell her story. Will anyone get to listen?In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm.” The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs” was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process.” All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy.” What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn’t know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it’s a dangerous substance.But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. 
 
This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

3. The "Evil Day"?

Strikes, panic, stock market shares in freefall. Corporate espionage has some very odd results.In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm.” The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs” was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process.” All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy.” What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn’t know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it’s a dangerous substance.But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. 
 
This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

4. Panic

A woman types an anonymous letter. She’ll never know - but it will trigger a battle from red brick England, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan.In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm.” The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs” was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy.” What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn’t know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it’s a dangerous substance.But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. 
 
This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

5. The Bodies Pile Up

Strange packages arriving from the US - and a terrible death prompts a woman to take action for her family.In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm.” The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs” was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process.” All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy.” What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn’t know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it’s a dangerous substance.But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. 
 
This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

6. One Million Pages

The teams prepare for court battle but are finding it tough – until the phone rings.In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm.” The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs” was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process.” All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy.” What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn’t know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it’s a dangerous substance.But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. 
 
This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

7. Guilty Knowledge

Casually scanning through old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm.” The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs” was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process.” What, she wonders, is this factory making? Then another line takes her down a rabbit hole from which she will not emerge for eight months. All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy.” Ophelia doesn’t know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it’s a dangerous substance – it can cause cancer.But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public.  This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth in order to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

8. The Poisoned Children

Into the present – and people are still dying…In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm.” The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs” was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process.” All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy.” What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn’t know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it’s a dangerous substance.But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. 
 
This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

9. Frozen

A new campaign - and a return to that small town story where it all began.In this series, casually scanning old newspaper archives, Ophelia Byrne comes across an odd headline: “Hush hush process in Ballyclare firm.” The newspaper was printed in 1967. “Strictly no photographs” was the order issued at the opening of the new factory. “90 guests steered clear of a top-secret process.” All workers “will have to sign an oath of secrecy.” What, she wonders, is this factory making? Ophelia doesn’t know it when she starts out, but her subsequent investigation into this company, Turner and Newall, will take her from a small town in Northern Ireland across the Irish Sea to places like Rochdale, Leeds and London. It will bring her to one million documents released for a transatlantic trial – papers which show cover-ups and even corporate espionage. The product, of course, is asbestos. You may think you know the story – it’s a dangerous substance.But Ophelia marries previous journalistic investigations to new documents which reveal what government agencies knew about its risks, and when. She combs through company correspondence which the manufacturers claimed did not exist, and clearly never imagined would become public. 
 
This is the story of Killer Dust, from mountains of the material in mines still operating in countries today, to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the terraced streets of the north of England. It is the story too of the people who fought and died for the truth to expose the reckless pursuit of profit in the making of one of the most dangerous building materials on the planet. Presenter/ Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineer: Gary Bawden
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

10. Back to Ballyclare

Doctor John Bodkin Adams enters the frame. A Northern Irish doctor with a foreboding personality, and big aspirations to go with it. Life in Eastbourne as a GP is sweet, but when the unexpected death of patient ‘Bobbie Hullett’ sparks a mysterious phone call to police, everything changes.  
 
What has been happening behind closed doors of Dr Adams’ visits?
 
Presented by Vinny Hurrell. 
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell. 
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 1: Death Becomes Him

Death, death and more death. A high profile arrest shines a spotlight on some surprising goings on among Eastbourne patients. Brash and determined ‘Detective Superintendent Herbert Hannam’ is assigned to the case. Hannam is consumed by the investigation with his complete focus locked into uncovering what he can, about Dr Adams. But will he get more than he bargained for? Heroin, morphine, barbiturates. Lashings of drugs, readily consumed by elderly rich patients.
 
Details of the treatment and death of many well-to-do Eastbourne patients, come to light. 
 
Presented by Vinny Hurrell. 
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell. 
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 2: A Fatal Practice

A clear picture emerges of how deeply entrenched in the lives of his patients, the ‘good doctor’ was. Was this all-consuming trust and care, or something much more sinister? Can Doctor John Bodkin Adams, convince his patients to do anything he commands? A common pattern in diagnosis starts to emerge and DS Hannam believes he has uncovered the driving force behind many of Doctor Adams’ decisions. 
 
But, has the detective superintendent misjudged John’s motives?
 
Presented by Vinny Hurrell. 
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell. 
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 3: Echoes of Trust

Doctor John Bodkin Adams finds himself in the Old Bailey, in front of the imposing Judge Lord Devlin. The country is hooked by revelation after revelation leading to titillating newspaper headlines across the tabloid front pages. Arrogance and secrecy is laid out for all to see, as medical professionals, scientists and a barrage of other ‘justice thirsty witnesses’, reveal their truths. 
 
A shocking twist to the interrogations in the witness box, surprise almost everyone in the room. 
 
Presented by Vinny Hurrell. 
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell. 
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 4: The Trial of the Century

Salacious gossip of an ignorant era, or the underlying’s of corruption and control? We discover surprising claims of passion and companionship that sweep the Eastbourne landscape. However, exactly who is involved and where do their tentacles of power lead? An investigation within an investigation highlights direct moves from within a high profile medical association, that may change the course of the case. But what are the true motives? Conspiracy with a capital C?
 
‘Professional Secrecy’ rears its head. 
 
Presented by Vinny Hurrell. 
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell. 
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 5: A Gay Love Triangle?

A possible new motive becomes apparent. After all this time, was the driving force behind Dr John Bodkin Adams actually compassion and kindness? Have we been basking in the presence of an ‘Angel Of Mercy’ since day one? Or, is this about the ultimate control one human-being can have, over another? The grim reaper in a crisp white doctor’s coat? 
 
The jury is out. 
 
Presented by Vinny Hurrell. 
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell. 
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 6: The ‘Double Effect’

The verdict is in and the country is stunned. Further revelations on the actions of Dr Adams become apparent but they do little to change the direction of his fate. We follow Dr John Bodkin Adams to his grave and delve into the repercussions of the case. Changes are made to the law as a result of what happened in Eastbourne, back in the 1930’s 40’s and 50’s. 
 
But, where does your final judgment lie?
 
Presented by Vinny Hurrell. 
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell. 
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 7: The Final Judgement

Vinny Hurrell is joined by a panel of experts and an audience to discuss Doctor John Bodkin Adams and series. Who may have had a lucky escape? Why were those files sealed? We delve into the mind of a sociopath. Are we all capable of murder?This episode was recorded on January 27th in the Accidental theatre, Belfast. Presented by Vinny Hurrell. 
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell. 
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 8

Katie will never get justice, but the fight for her legacy beginsThe inside story of a crime that rocked Northern Ireland’s equestrian community. When a promising showjumper Katie Simpson is found hanged at her Lettershadoney home – all is not as it seems. This is a podcast that exposes what can happen behind the stable doors and raises questions about the safety of young women in a world to which many are attracted. The actors featured include: Conor O’Donnell, Maeve Bradley, Mary Lindsay, Patrick Buchanan, Paul Mallon and Richard Clements.If you have any further information which you would like to share with the producers who made this series, you can get in touch by emailing assumenothing@bbc.co.uk

Episode 10: Justice Denied

Now the jury finds out why…The inside story of a crime that rocked Northern Ireland’s equestrian community. When a promising showjumper Katie Simpson is found hanged at her Lettershadoney home – all is not as it seems. This is a podcast that exposes what can happen behind the stable doors and raises questions about the safety of young women in a world to which many are attracted. If you have any further information which you would like to share with the producers who made this series, you can get in touch by emailing assumenothing@bbc.co.uk

Episode 9: The Trial

This day might never have come, if not for a call…The inside story of a crime that rocked Northern Ireland’s equestrian community. When a promising showjumper Katie Simpson is found hanged at her Lettershadoney home – all is not as it seems. This is a podcast that exposes what can happen behind the stable doors and raises questions about the safety of young women in a world to which many are attracted.If you have any further information which you would like to share with the producers who made this series, you can get in touch by emailing assumenothing@bbc.co.uk

Episode 8: New Team

Creswell is managing the narrative – his future freedom depends on it.The inside story of a crime that rocked Northern Ireland’s equestrian community. When a promising showjumper Katie Simpson is found hanged at her Lettershadoney home – all is not as it seems. This is a podcast that exposes what can happen behind the stable doors and raises questions about the safety of young women in a world to which many are attracted.If you have any further information which you would like to share with the producers who made this series, you can get in touch by emailing assumenothing@bbc.co.uk

Episode 7: Getting away with it

The mask slips when the red mist descends.The inside story of a crime that rocked Northern Ireland’s equestrian community. When a promising showjumper Katie Simpson is found hanged at her Lettershadoney home – all is not as it seems. This is a podcast that exposes what can happen behind the stable doors and raises questions about the safety of young women in a world to which many are attracted.If you have any further information which you would like to share with the producers who made this series, you can get in touch by emailing assumenothing@bbc.co.uk

Episode 6: The Unravelling

The women are told a story.The inside story of a crime that rocked Northern Ireland’s equestrian community. When a promising showjumper Katie Simpson is found hanged at her Lettershadoney home – all is not as it seems. This is a podcast that exposes what can happen behind the stable doors and raises questions about the safety of young women in a world to which many are attracted.

Episode 5: The Women

Jonathan Creswell misleads police… others try to warn them.The inside story of a crime that rocked Northern Ireland’s equestrian community. When a promising showjumper Katie Simpson is found hanged at her Lettershadoney home – all is not as it seems. This is a podcast that exposes what can happen behind the stable doors and raises questions about the safety of young women in a world to which many are attracted.

Episode 4: Red Flags

The panic in Jonathan's voice from the emergency call has been replaced by practicality.The inside story of a crime that rocked Northern Ireland’s equestrian community. When a promising showjumper Katie Simpson is found hanged at her Lettershadoney home – all is not as it seems. This is a podcast that exposes what can happen behind the stable doors and raises questions about the safety of young women in a world to which many are attracted.

Episode 3: His Priorities

Jonathan Creswell is told to follow the ambulance, but instead he turns for home.The inside story of a crime that rocked Northern Ireland’s equestrian community. When a promising showjumper Katie Simpson is found hanged at her Lettershadoney home – all is not as it seems. This is a podcast that exposes what can happen behind the stable doors and raises questions about the safety of young women in a world to which many are attracted.

Episode 2: Covering Tracks

Horse trainer Jonathan Creswell is able to break and control animals that others just can’t. His partner’s sister Katie Simpson, has a bright equestrian career ahead of her.The inside story of a crime that rocked Northern Ireland’s equestrian community. This is a story that exposes what can happen behind the stable doors and raises questions about the safety of young women in a world to which many are instantly attracted.

Episode 1: A Wanted Man

June 1989, a family in West Belfast claim they are being tormented by a violent presence that seems hellbent on driving them from their home.Reggie connects the pieces of the paranormal puzzle that he has gathered along the way - what does he think really happened in 1989?Written and presented by Reggie Chamberlain-King
Produced by Conor McKay
Editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 8: A Heritage of Fear

In June 1989, a family in West Belfast claimed they were being tormented by a violent presence that seemed hellbent on driving them from their home – what really happened?
Reggie wonders why stories like the 'Beechmount Poltergeist' and tales of ghosts, ouija boards and devil worshipping were so common in West Belfast in the 1970s and 80s.He’s long heard rumours about stories of black magic and Satanism being deliberately planted among the local community by British Military Intelligence, but will a man with inside knowledge agree to speak?

Episode 7: Forbidden Ground

In June 1989, a family in West Belfast claimed they were being tormented by a violent presence that seemed hellbent on driving them from their home – what really happened?
Reggie reads an article about three journalists who volunteered to spend a night in the empty house, but no names are given – who were they and how did the night really go?
Meanwhile, another mystery. An elusive journalist by the name of Tom Mallon - who wrote much of the early coverage of the haunting before vanishing - makes an unexpected appearance

Episode 5: A Night in the House

In June 1989, a family in West Belfast claimed they were being tormented by a violent presence that seemed hellbent on driving them from their home – what really happened?
After she hears an interview with the father of the house on a BBC radio programme, paranormal investigator Sheila St Clair contacts the family to offer her support. When they agree to meet, Sheila arranges a visit by a psychic medium known as ‘Cecil’.
Late into the night, when it seems that nothing is going to happen - Cecil and his group of researchers suddenly hear a strange sound – and it seems to be coming from upstairs.

Episode 6: The Investigator

In June 1989, a family in West Belfast claimed they were being tormented by a violent presence that seemed hellbent on driving them from their home – what really happened?When Reggie learns that a local priest visited the house on a number of occasions, he visits a nearby monastery to try to learn more, but will anyone agree to speak to him?
Meanwhile, it’s documented that another religious group travelled from County Waterford to offer assistance to the family – what did they discover?

Episode 3: The Priest

In June 1989, a family in West Belfast claimed they were being tormented by a violent presence that seemed hellbent on driving them from their home – what really happened?Reggie recalls a shocking event outside the bedroom window of his childhood home and wonders if violence and fear in the area led to an upsurge in ghost stories.When an old friend tells Reggie a frightening ghost story of her own, it provides an unexpected breakthrough – a chance to reach out to the family.

Episode 4: The Ghosts of Others

June 1989. A family in West Belfast claim they are being tormented by a violent presence that seems determined to drive them from their home. The local press cover it extensively, neighbours gather outside to say prayers in the street – and the father tells the BBC that he was attacked and thrown down the stairs by a woman only he can see. 
Reggie Chamberlain-King grew up in nearby Andersonstown. He was terrified by rumours of the haunting, which became the talk of West Belfast – an area in the midst of a bitter and violent conflict.
Alongside the real-life horrors taking place outside his house, stories of witchcraft, ghosts and devil worshipping were rife – but the story of a family apparently driven from their home by a violent spirit has never left him. Can Reggie uncover the truth of what really happened?

Episode 1: The House

In June 1989, a family in West Belfast claimed they were being tormented by a violent presence that seemed hellbent on driving them from their home – what really happened?Reggie has discovered that the father of the house wrote a book documenting his family’s traumatic experience – but it’s out of print and copies are very rare. Over 30 years after the events it describes, internet forums and chat rooms are still abuzz with discussions about the haunting and the book - and full of endless speculation.
Finally, Reggie discovers a copy in the special collection of a Belfast library, a copy so rare and delicate it’s kept in a protective sleeve and must be handled under supervision – a copy signed by the author. What’s inside?

Episode 2: The Book

Journalist Gordon Adair is waiting on a call from a contact – a former IRA prisoner who has spent nearly 30 years trying to locate the remains of Captain Robert Nairac. 
The Army officer was abducted from a pub in South Armagh in 1977 and murdered.
Captain Nairac moved within the shadowy world of intelligence gathering, and it is believed he was working undercover at the time of his abduction. His remains have never been found.
Now – Gordon Adair’s contact believes he has finally discovered the burial site and he is waiting on confirmation from the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains, who will visit the site and tell him if they also believe Captain Nairac is buried there. If they do – the Commission will soon move machinery in and dig for the remains.
Recorded across one week, this special edition of Assume Nothing captures in real time what happens as one of the most enduring mysteries of the Troubles appears to be drawing to a close.
Presented by Gordon Adair
Produced by Conor McKay
Editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production

Episode 1: The Search

Journalist Gordon Adair has had a secret contact for a long time, a former Republican prisoner who ended his involvement with paramilitaries in the late 1970s. Now – the contact has agreed to go on record for the first time, telling a remarkable story of how a close brush with death inspired him to try to solve one of the most enduring mysteries of the conflict known as the ‘Troubles’

Episode 2: The Contact

When Belfast-born sound mixer Peter Devlin leaves a recorder running overnight while working on a movie in Greystone Mansion, Beverly Hills – he captures a bizarre, unexplained sound. After hours of silence, there is a sudden crash, two loud bangs and then …. silence.
 
As the cast and crew take turns to listen, Peter begins to learn more about the dark history of Greystone Mansion – and discovers that two men died in the house in mysterious circumstances on the 16th February, 1929. 
 
At the time of their deaths, the men were embroiled in a huge corruption and bribery scandal that went to the very top of the United States government. A scandal that stretched from the Wild West to the Whitehouse, involving a multimillionaire oil tycoon whose father fled the famine in Ireland, a corrupt Senator - and a black bag stuffed with $100,000 in cash. 
 
In this eight part series, Peter Devlin and producer Conor McKay trace the extraordinary rags to riches story of Edward L Doheny – a penniless prospector who built a vast oil empire – to try and uncover the story of what really happened on that fateful night in Greystone mansion.
 
Cast:
 
Edward Doheny – Michael Patrick 
 
Reporter – Aoibhéann McCann
 
Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 1: A Noise in the Night

The police close their investigation into the deaths of Ned Doheny and his secretary Hugh Plunkett, deciding it is a clear case of murder-suicide, but not everyone is convinced. A rookie detective with the district attorney’s office thinks the evidence does not match the official story, but will anyone listen?
 
Meanwhile, Peter sets out to uncover the origins of the Doheny family’s colossal wealth – starting in the dangerous Wild West town of Kingston New Mexico, where silver and gold prospectors rub shoulders with gunslingers in saloons and bordellos, and future oil tycoon Edward Doheny meets two men who will change the course of his life.
 
In this eight part series, Peter Devlin and producer Conor McKay trace the extraordinary rags to riches story of Edward L Doheny – a penniless prospector who built a vast oil empire – to try and uncover the story of what really happened on 16th February 1929, when two men died in mysterious circumstances in Greystone mansion, Beverly Hills
 
Cast
 
District Attorney Burton Fitts – Michael Patrick
Reporter - Aoibheann McCann
 
Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 2: The Wild West

Sent south by a railway company in search of oil, Doheny and Canfield head into the jungles west of Tampico on horseback and soon discover vast tracts of untapped land. They quickly build a vast oil empire on a colossal scale, but questions arise about Doheny’s dealings with the Mexican government - and a terrible tragedy calls Canfield back to Los AngelesReadings:Aoibhéann McCann
Michael Patrick Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive Editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 3: Black Gold in Mexico

When the United States wants to increase its military presence at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii, a lucrative deal worth millions presents itself to Doheny thanks to an old friend from his Wild West prospecting daysBut when other oil suppliers get wind of the secretive deal, an investigation is launched. It soon uncovers explosive allegations that Doheny sent his son Ned and secretary Hugh Plunkett to bribe a top government official with $100,000.ReadingsJonathan HardingPresented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive Editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 4: The Teapot Dome Scandal

Accused of bribery, Edward Doheny is feeling the pressure. Facing an uncertain future, he decides to start selling some of his vast oil business. Albert Fall, his old friend and co-accused, is first up in the courtroom – and the jury returns a devastating verdict.Meanwhile, Peter Devlin takes a tour of Greystone Mansion, Ned’s colossal family home, with the Mayor of Beverly Hills – Dr Julian Gold. Built while the Teapot Dome scandal raged, construction was overseen by Ned’s friend and secretary Hugh Plunkett – but how did two men from very different worlds become such close friends?In this eight part series, Peter Devlin and producer Conor McKay trace the extraordinary rags to riches story of Edward L Doheny – a penniless prospector who built a vast oil empire – to try and uncover the story of what really happened on 16th February 1929, when two men died in mysterious circumstances in Greystone mansion, Beverly Hills.Readings:Michael Patrick
Aoibhéann McCannPresented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 5: Greystone Mansion

9.30pm, Doheny avenue, Beverly Hills. A dark blue car approaches the gates of Greystone Mansion. The guard at the gates recognises the driver – it’s Hugh Plunkett. Waved through, Hugh drives into the estate. After a brief call to Lucy Doheny from the garage, Hugh enters the mansion and is soon alone in a guest bedroom with Ned Doheny. By midnight – both men are dead. What happened on that fateful day?In this eight part series, Peter Devlin and producer Conor McKay trace the extraordinary rags to riches story of Edward L Doheny – a penniless prospector who built a vast oil empire – to try and uncover the story of what really happened on 16th February 1929, when two men died in mysterious circumstances in Greystone mansion, Beverly HillsReadings:Michael Patrick
Aoibhéann McCann
Jonathan Harden 
Patrick Fitzsymons Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 6: February 16th, 1929

The morning after the tragic events at Greystone, detective Leslie T White brings his concerns about the evidence to District Attorney Burton Fitts. When witnesses are recalled to the hall of justice later that day, Dr Fishbaugh, the Doheny family physician, makes a surprising admission.Meanwhile, Peter meets internationally renowned artist Kerry Tribe, who was invited to exhibit at Greystone mansion in 2011.Intrigued by the story of Ned and Hugh, Kerry created a unique film exploring five different theories about what might have really happened that night.Readings:Michael Patrick
Aoibheann McCann
Jonathan Harden 
Patrick Fitzsymons Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 7: Five Theories

Clark W Fogg investigated crime scenes with the Beverly Hills Police Department for nearly 40 years – what can he reveal about evidence found at Greystone Mansion, and what does he think really happened that night?Readings:Michael PatrickPresented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production

Episode 8: In Forensic Detail

Writer Glenn Patterson finds out how, in May 1974, a tiny band of loyalists and unionists over fourteen days stages a strike that paralyses Northern Ireland, and slides it into anarchy. 
Then twelve years old, Glenn lived through these events, taking place in the context of a ‘Troubles’ during which 1000 have already died. 
50 years on, he digs into what really happened, because these events cast a long shadow. The Ulster Workers’ Council stoppage culminated in the overthrow of Northern Ireland’s democratically elected devolved government – then just five months old, and the first power-sharing administration ever in the country’s history. Its formation, which involved controversial formal links to the Irish government, sparks the stoppage.
Decades pass before the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement of 1998 brings another such attempt at power sharing. Now, exploring the legacy of the strike, he tries to uncover what it might mean for us today.CREDITS 
Access to material relating to the Don Anderson interviews was kindly provided by Don Anderson and the Linen Hall Library, Belfast. Series contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Belfast Telegraph.
Writer/ Presenter: Glenn Patterson.
Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineers: Gary Bawden, Michael Davidson, Bill Maul.
Series Actors: Ian Beattie, Richard Clements, Jo Dow, Patrick FitzSymons, Jonathan Harden, Paddy Jenkins, Rhodri Lewis, Patrick McBrearty, Aoibhéann McCann, Charlotte McCurry, Marty Maguire, Seamus O’Hara.
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

Episode 1: It’s On!

Writer Glenn Patterson finds out how, in May 1974, a tiny band of loyalists and unionists over fourteen days stages a strike that paralyses Northern Ireland, and slides it into anarchy. 
Then twelve years old, Glenn lived through these events, taking place in the context of a 'Troubles' during which 1000 have already died. 
50 years on, he digs into what really happened, because these events cast a long shadow. The Ulster Workers' Council stoppage culminated in the overthrow of Northern Ireland's democratically elected devolved government - then just five months old, and the first power-sharing administration ever in the country's history. Its formation, which involved controversial formal links to the Irish government, sparks the stoppage.
Decades pass before the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement of 1998 brings another such attempt at power sharing. Now, exploring the legacy of the strike, he tries to uncover what it might mean for us today. 
CREDITS 
Access to material relating to the Don Anderson interviews was kindly provided by Don Anderson and the Linen Hall Library, Belfast. Series contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Belfast Telegraph.
Writer/ Presenter: Glenn Patterson.
Producer: Ophelia Byrne
Studio Engineers: Gary Bawden, Michael Davidson, Bill Maul.
Series Actors: Ian Beattie, Richard Clements, Jo Dow, Patrick FitzSymons, Jonathan Harden, Paddy Jenkins, Rhodri Lewis, Patrick McBrearty, Aoibhéann McCann, Charlotte McCurry, Marty Maguire, Seamus O'Hara.
Executive Editor: Andy Martin