Hunger Strike: A Hidden History
Timewatch · Season 12 · Episode 11
On 5 May 1981, Bobby Sands died on hunger strike at the Maze prison in Northern Ireland. Nine more prisoners starved themselves to death. Using first-hand testimony, this programme tells the story.
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Season
12
Episode
11
Air Date
13/Oct/1993
Air Time
21:00
Runtime
50 min
Overview
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On 5 May 1981, Bobby Sands died on hunger strike at the Maze prison in Northern Ireland. Nine more prisoners starved themselves to death. Using first-hand testimony, this programme tells the story.
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