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The BelTel

Belfast Telegraph

The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland"s top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:41

How Richard Satchwell almost got away with murder:...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/05

Richard Satchwell has been given a life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife, Tina Satchwell. In March 2017, Satchwell began a media tour, saying that she was missing, but he believed she was alive. In reality, he had killed her, keeping her body in a freezer before burying her remains in their home. Her remains were undiscovered for six and a half years. Garda believe that he murdered Tina in fear of her finding out that he had become involved in a scam to obtain two pet monkeys.Olivia Peden

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30:21

‘I had 9 death threats in under a year’: Life as an...

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2025/06/03

Northern Ireland is officially the most dangerous place in the UK to be a journalist.A new report published by Amnesty International this week says that journalists here are working in a ‘climate of fear’ with numerous death threats against them. The report says that there have been over 70 incidents of threats or attacks against journalists since the start of 2019.Olivia Peden is joined by Allison Morris and Ciaran Barnes to uncover what working as a journalist under threat in Northern Ireland is

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27:00

Meet the Macrons: ‘Slapgate’, controversies and...

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2025/06/01

Social media became alight this week after French president Emmanuel Macron was caught on camera seemingly being slapped by his wife Brigitte. An awkward smile and wave when he realised the slap had been noticed just fuelled the rumours. The couple, who met when Brigitte Macron was then 15-year-old Emmanuel’s drama teacher, have long fascinated the public. The First Lady has also been subject to one of the most bizarre conspiracy theories out there.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Paris-based Journalist

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17:40

Gerry Adams wins his defamation case against the BBC

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2025/05/30

A jury in Dublin has awarded Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages. The former Sinn Féin leader won his High Court defamation action against the BBC on Friday morning. It followed a five-week defamation trial. Thejury agreed with Mr Adams that a BBC Spotlight programme, defamed him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson – he has always denied any involvement.Mark Tighe reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:44

Referees ensure UVF’s Winkie Irvine given lenient...

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2025/05/29

UVF commander Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine has been jailed after being caught with guns.He was sentenced to 30 months with half served on license after being caught with weapons and ammunition in the boot of his car. The judge said Irvine’s work as a ‘peacemaker’ meant that the minimum five-year tariff was inappropriate after glowing references from high-profile government and security officials were heard in court.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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39:08

Lucid Talk polling: Kneecap, Sinn Féin, Irish signs...

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2025/05/27

The latest Belfast Telegraph Lucid Talk polling shows sharp divisions on some touchstone societal issues. Among the issues surveyed in the latest poll were whether rap band Kneecap should be banned from performing at Belfast Vital, assisted dying and the Supreme Court’s ruling on gender and defining what a woman is. In terms of party political support, the poll reveals the DUP are still in a rut and that power in Stormont is taking the shine off Sinn Féin.Ciarán Dunbarjoined by the Belfast

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39:04

Kincora: Lord Mountbatten, MI5, William McGrath and...

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2025/05/25

Kincora was ahome for vulnerable boys in east Belfast – but controlled by paedophiles. It was a place where dozens of boys and teenagers were abused. It was run by William McGrath, a leading loyalist.McGrath has long been believed to have been an MI5 agent – and the agency has long been accused of endeavouring to cover up what happened.But perhaps the most shocking allegation to come out of the home – some of the victims believe that they were abused by Lord Mountbatten - amentor to King

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14:38

Gerry Adams’ BBC defamation trial: Jury hears final...

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2025/05/23

A jury in a Dublin court has heard a third week of evidence in the Gerry Adams defamation trial.The former Sinn Féin leader is suing the BBC over a claim made in a Spotlight program – that he gave the go ahead for Dennis Donaldson to be murdered. Gerry Adams vehemently denies any involvement in the killing.Mark Tighe joined Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:37

Martin McGuinness and the story of the Provisional...

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2025/05/22

Support for the IRA in Derry grew in the wake of the civil rights campaign – and the authorities response to it and soared in the aftermath of Bloody Sunday. But atrocities such as Claudy Bombing and the murder of Patsy Gillespie, saw that support fall. The history of the IRA in the city was dominated by Martin McGuinness, later a key advocate of the peace process.Jon Trigg is a former British soldier, his new book is ‘Death in Derry: Martin McGuinness and the Derry IRA’s War Against the British’

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13:18

EXTRA: Kneecap's Mo Chara faces charge under...

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2025/05/22

When west Belfast rapper Mo Chara, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, of Kneecap allegedly displayed a Hezbollah flag on stage in London, he didn’t just spark controversy – he triggered a UK terrorism investigation and has now been charged. The group says it’s political policing: the UK authorities says it’s national security. Dave Hanratty speaks to Enda Brady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:53

Former PSNI officer challenges ‘Sean’ allegations of...

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2025/05/20

One of the PSNI’s first Catholic recruits, told the Belfast Telegraph he had faced sectarianism, including references to “Fenian b******s”. Despite Chief Constable Jon Boutcher saying the allegations will not be investigated by a court or by the PSNI. ‘Sean’s’ solicitor says he’s standing by everything he’s alleged but has dropped threatened legal action.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph’s Northern Ireland Editor Sam McBride who broke the story, and former senior PSNI Officer Jon Burrows,

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29:45

Bryson, McKay and O’Hara misconduct trial to begin in...

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2025/05/18

Loyalist Jamie Bryson, formerSinn Fein MLA Daithi McKay and party member Thomas O’Harawill be standing trial at Belfast Crown Court charged with conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office. All three deny the offences. The charges relate to a meeting of the Stormont Finance Committee in September 2015, which Mr Bryson gave evidence to, during a review of the sale of the Nama property loan portfolio in Northern Ireland.Belfast Telegraph’s Crime Correspondent Allison Morris joined Ciarán Dunbar

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19:46

Gerry Adams defamation case: BBC vigorously defends...

The BelTel ·

2025/05/16

The former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is suing the BBC over allegations made in a Spotlight programme that he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson – an allegation he vehemently denies. The BBC were the centre of attention this week as the case against the broadcaster in a Dublin court continues.Sunday Independent journalist Mark Tighe spoke to Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:10

Skortgate: The ‘totally absurd’ row over what Camogie...

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2025/05/15

Camogie players have criticised the sport’s association for kit rules deemed as ‘archaic’. Traditionally, camogie players have worn skorts in their kit, but players are now asking for the choice to wear shorts. Following widespread disruption over the issue, a vote is due to take place next week. Are camogie skorts sexist, or just a harmless tradition?Olivia Peden is joined by the Belfast Telegraph reporters Niamh Campbell and Jessica Rice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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23:51

Starmer’s “island of strangers” migration crackdown...

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2025/05/13

Sir Keir Starmer has set out plans to reduce migration saying high figures have caused “incalculable” damage to British society. He says Britain risks becoming an “island of strangers” without better integration. But what will these plans mean for Northern Ireland?Ciarán Dunbar is joined by David McCann and by Enda Brady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:49

Gerry Adams accused BBC barrister of trying to...

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2025/05/10

Gerry Adams has been under cross-examination in Dublin. The former Sinn Féin leader has taken a defamation case against the BBC.He claims a Spotlight programme defamed him - by alleging he sanctioned the murder of Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent for 20 years – Mr Adams denies any knowledge of the killing.Mark Tighe has been covering the case for the Sunday Independent, he joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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29:49

Séamus Ruddy: The Newry man ‘disappeared’ by INLA in...

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2025/05/08

Séamus Ruddy was 33 when he was abducted, tortured, shot dead and buried in secret in northern France by the INLA in 1985. A former member of the IRSP, His killers believed he knew the location of an arms dump in northern France. The murder became part bloody schism within the INLA that left over a dozen men dead. After an extensive family campaign his remains were found in a forest in May 2017.Allison Morris joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:56

Conclave: White smoke and dark secrets, Catholic...

The BelTel ·

2025/05/08

In centuries past, the word 'conclave' meant Catholic cardinals were literally locked away until a new pope had been elected. Today, it's the world that's locked out, as people await the unmistakable white smoke. In this episode, we lift the veil on the politics, power and prayers involved in electing a new pope. Why are phones confiscated? Who really pulls the strings? And who is the cardinal who has been banned from Conclave? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:38

Kew Files: Sam McBride on what secret files reveal...

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2025/05/06

Why did supposed peacemaker David Ervine threaten to “bomb the **** out of Dublin”, why did the British Government allow the UDA to be a legal organisation for so long, and what does Gerry Kelly think of claims that he was put in charge of restructuring the IRA?The Belfast Telegraph’s Sam McBride found the answer to those questions in secret files at the Kew Archives in London; He joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:36

Meet the ‘freemen of the land’ who believe they are...

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2025/05/04

A Co Down man charged with raping and falsely imprisoning a woman has been on the run for almost two years after refusing to attend his trial, claiming to be a freeman of the land. It’s“false philosophy that is all too frequently before the court,” is the view of Newry judge Eamonn King about the so-called ‘freeman’ defence.What is this all about?Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent, Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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