Partition, 1921

This documentary traces how the line drawn across the island of Ireland reflected the close relationship between Irish unionists and a powerful Westminster establishment.
Partition, 1921, tells the story of how Ireland came to be to be partitioned from the perspective of the British and unionist politicians who divided Ireland. Michael Portillo examines how this happened, unravelling a web of intrigue woven by the British ruling classes for whom the essential issue was defending Ulster