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In the summer of 1907, days before a Royal visit, the Irish Crown Jewels vanish from Dublin Castle. The theft triggers a scandal that rocks the British establishment and captures public attention on both sides of the Irish Sea. The safe in which they were kept is intact, and there are no shortage of suspects or rumours. As investigators search for answers, suspicion falls on an extraordinary cast of characters: staff, aristocrats, soldiers, officials and socialites, all operating within or around a world of privilege, secrecy and influence. Featuring expert analysis and using archival material, this series retraces the events leading up to the theft and examines those at the heart of the case to ask who had the means, motive and opportunity to carry out the heist of the century? Readings by Charlotte McCurry Richard Clements Mark Claney Benny Redmond David Holt Produced by Sarah McGlinchey Sound Engineer David Sproule Editor Ciarán Daly A BBC Northern Ireland production.

In the summer of 1907, days before a Royal visit, the Irish Crown Jewels vanish from Dublin Castle. The theft triggers a scandal that rocks the British establishment and captures public attention on both sides of the Irish Sea. The safe in which they were kept is intact, and there are no shortage of suspects or rumours. As investigators search for answers, suspicion falls on an extraordinary cast of characters: staff, aristocrats, soldiers, officials and socialites, all operating within or around a world of privilege, secrecy and influence. Featuring expert analysis and using archival material, this series retraces the events leading up to the theft and examines those at the heart of the case to ask who had the means, motive and opportunity to carry out the heist of the century? Readings by Charlotte McCurry Richard Clements Mark Claney Benny Redmond David Holt Produced by Sarah McGlinchey Sound Engineer David Sproule Editor Ciarán Daly A BBC Northern Ireland production.

In the summer of 1907, days before a Royal visit, the Irish Crown Jewels vanish from Dublin Castle. The theft triggers a scandal that rocks the British establishment and captures public attention on both sides of the Irish Sea. The safe in which they were kept is intact, and there are no shortage of suspects or rumours. As investigators search for answers, suspicion falls on an extraordinary cast of characters: staff, aristocrats, soldiers, officials and socialites, all operating within or around a world of privilege, secrecy and influence. Featuring expert analysis and using archival material, this series retraces the events leading up to the theft and examines those at the heart of the case to ask who had the means, motive and opportunity to carry out the heist of the century? Readings by Mark Claney Richard Clements David Holt Charlotte McCurry Benny Redmond Presenter/ Producer Sarah McGlinchey Sound Engineer David Sproule Editor Ciarán Daly A BBC Northern Ireland production.

In the summer of 1907, days before a Royal visit, the Irish Crown Jewels vanish from Dublin Castle. The theft triggers a scandal that rocks the British establishment and captures public attention on both sides of the Irish Sea. The safe in which they were kept is intact, and there are no shortage of suspects or rumours. As investigators search for answers, suspicion falls on an extraordinary cast of characters: staff, aristocrats, soldiers, officials and socialites, all operating within or around a world of privilege, secrecy and influence. Featuring expert analysis and using archival material, this series retraces the events leading up to the theft and examines those at the heart of the case to ask who had the means, motive and opportunity to carry out the heist of the century? Readings by Charlotte McCurry Richard Clements Mark Claney Benny Redmond David Holt Produced by Sarah McGlinchey Sound Engineer David Sproule Editor Ciarán Daly A BBC Northern Ireland production.

In the summer of 1907, days before a royal visit, the Irish Crown Jewels vanish from Dublin Castle. The theft triggers a scandal that rocks the British establishment and captures public attention on both sides of the Irish Sea. The safe in which they were kept is intact, and there are no shortage of suspects or rumours. As investigators search for answers, suspicion falls on an extraordinary cast of characters: staff, aristocrats, soldiers, officials and socialites, all operating within or around a world of privilege, secrecy and influence. Featuring expert analysis and using archival material, this series retraces the events leading up to the theft and examines those at the heart of the case to ask who had the means, motive and opportunity to carry out the heist of the century? Readings by Mark Claney Richard Clements David Holt Charlotte McCurry Benny Redmond Presenter/ Producer Sarah McGlinchey Sound Engineer David Sproule Editor Ciarán Daly A BBC Northern Ireland production.

While Gaunt searches for someone to blame, Churchill downplays the figures of stolen munitions in the House of Commons. Michael Collins suspects British collusion, and with the IRA now armed for civil war, Sean O’Hegarty makes a huge decision. Narrator: Demi Isaac Readings by: Gavan Casey, John Fitzsimons, Liam O’Caoimh. Series Produced by Ally McKenzie Executive Editor: Ciaran Daly

As Sean O’Hegarty’s elaborate plan for unloading the munitions is in full swing, Admiral Ernest Gaunt learns about The Upnor’s seizure, more than 24 hours after the events at Ballycotton. Soon he’ll face the wrath of Winston Churchill and Michael Collins. Narrator: Demi Isaac Readings by: Gavan Casey, John Fitzsimons, Liam O’Caoimh. Series Produced by Ally McKenzie Executive Editor: Ciaran Daly

If the pirates are to capture the Upnor, the captive captain, Jeremiah Collins, is their only hope. They change course and aim to cut the ship off before it reaches England. But if they succeed, are they prepared for the dangerous waters that await them at Ballycotton Harbour? Narrator: Demi Isaac Readings by: Gavan Casey, John Fitzsimons, Liam O’Caoimh. Series Produced by Ally McKenzie Executive Editor: Ciaran Daly

With the Upnor disappearing on the horizon, the IRA pirates scramble to find a tugboat to follow it out to sea. They are given a sliver of hope when a boat docks in Cobh but is it too late? Meanwhile, unaware of the delay, O’Hegarty makes his way to Ballycotton with a convoy of vehicles and hundreds of people awaiting the ship’s return. Narrator: Demi Isaac Readings by: Gavan Casey, John Fitzsimons, Liam O’Caoimh. Series Produced by Ally McKenzie Executive Editor: Ciaran Daly

Sean O’Hegarty puts together a crew in an attempt to seize The Upnor at sea. The ship is carrying 120 tonnes of weapons and is their only chance at arming for an inevitable civil war with Michael Collins’ national army. With a plan in place, they head to Cobh and events are set in motion. But things start to unravel quickly. Narrator: Demi Isaac Readings by: Gavan Casey, John Fitzsimons, Liam O’Caoimh. Series Produced by Ally McKenzie Executive Editor: Ciaran Daly