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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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28:48

Post Office scandal: “They knew what was going on”

The BelTel ·

2024/01/10

Described as one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK history, between 1999 and 2015 over 700 postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of stealing money from their branches. Some were bankrupted, losing their houses, livelihoods and life savings, and others served prison sentences. It was later revealed the missing money was due to a fault in a computer program. Kurtis Reid joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:24

The Persuader: Sam McBride and Stephen Walker on John...

The BelTel ·

2024/01/08

John Hume was not just one of the most influential men in Northern Ireland politics, but in Irish history, as the leader of nationalism throughout most of the Troubles. Thejoint Nobel Peace Prize winner not only stood against violence but saw his once-radical ideas become mainstream. Sam McBride is joined by Stephen Walker, author ofThe Persuaderto discuss John Hume’s life, ideas and legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:18

Best of the Beltel: Colm Murphy, the veteran...

The BelTel ·

2024/01/05

South Armagh republican Colm Murphy died earlier this year at the age of 70.He hadbeen convicted but later acquitted of involvement in the Omagh bombing.He was later found liable in a civil court for the 1998attack which killed 29 people.Murphy was at various points a member of the Provisional IRA, the INLA, the Real IRA, andwas linked to the Óglaigh na hÉireann dissident group.The Belfast Telegraph’s security correspondent Allison Morris profiles him and explains what he was like in person. Hosted

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20:32

Best of the BelTel: How romance monster Phillip...

The BelTel ·

2024/01/03

Philip O’Shea was initially charming when he contacted vulnerable women online. He was a friend, a flatterer, someone who could help. But his true intentions emerged very quickly – he was a cruel catfisher who forced women to send him compromising pictures. And it didn’t stop there, in this episode of the BelTel Sharon O’Neill tells Ciarán Dunbar how O’Shea went from online harassment to real-life stalking, and how he eventually got caught. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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20:19

Best of the BelTel: Romance monster catfisher...

The BelTel ·

2024/01/01

Philip O’Shea is a prolific online predator who lurked behind fake profiles, first coming across as charming friendly and flirty, then going in for the kill in an orgy of cruelty.He forced them to send compromising pictures of themselves to him, blackmailing them not for money but for his own perverted satisfactions.Sharon O’Neill tells Ciarán Dunbar how he managed to ensnare his victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:30

Best of the BelTel: The 'living hell' of winning the...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/29

We all dream of winning the Lottery, but then we hear stories about how winning the millions sent some people’s lives into a tailspin. The self-described ‘king of the chavs’ Michael Carroll being a famous example. Some have described winning the Lottery as a living hell that they would not wish on their worst enemies - can that fate be avoided? And should you tell people, or could you try and keep your win a secret? Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guests Aine Toner and Kathy Garrett. Hosted on Acast. See

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24:57

Best of the BelTel: The life and crimes of...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/27

On October the 15th, 2021, the PSNI launch a raid an apartment in Ballymena, as part of a wider operation against drug in the town. The man who lived there was 61-year-old Noel Johnson. Moments later, he was dead. Once an acquaintance of Liam Neeson, this Catholic from Loyalist Harryville had been known as the ‘cocaine king’ of Ballymena. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by John Laverty, who knew Noel Johnston well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:14

Best of the BelTel: John DeLorean, the man who...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/25

John DeLorean was an eccentric but brilliant engineer. He had remarkable success in the US automotive industry, but he dreamed of striking out by himself and building a futuristic sports car. Incredibly, he was enticed to build that car in Belfast in the middle of the Troubles. Hollywood brought the DeLorean to the big Screen and the car, despite its obvious flaws, gained an iconic status.Andrew Madden joins Ciarán Dunbar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:55

Best of the BelTel: ‘How a cult brainwashed me, and...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/22

Most people believe that they could never be brainwashed into a cult or be totally enthralled by a cult leader, but it is believed that thousands of people find themselves in that situation every year.Ian Haworth never imagined that he would fall for it, he never thought he would lose his mind and freedom to cult – but that is what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:06

Best of the BelTel: Gerard Mackin, the Belfast-born...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/20

Gerard Mackin is the six-foot-tall gangland enforcer who is feared from the Falls to Limerick That is not surprising when you consider he was convicted of nailing another person to a floor – with a nail gun.He has been in the Continuity IRA and in INLA. He was given a one-million-euro contract by the Kinahan crime clan to take out their arch-rival Gerry Hutch.Born in west Belfast, Gerard Mackin’s crime CV is formidable and his earned him the reputation as one of the most violent criminals in

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20:43

Stalkers, sexism and Santa: Could Christmas movies...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/19

December is drawing to a close, so it’s time for some seasonal escapism as we consider the humble festive art form that is... the Christmas movie.From heartwarming family classics, terrible turkeys to the downright weird and questionable, there truly is something for everyone on the big and small screen. But are the days of the family gathering around the TV and going through the schedule gone for good?Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Dave Hanratty and Dee Molumby Hosted on Acast. See

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24:35

‘Winkie’ Rea: The loyalist leader who led the Red...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/18

Winston Rea, known as Winkie Rea, died aged 72 at the beginning of December. He was the ex-leader of the loyalist terror group, the ‘Red Hand Commando’, and until his death was on trial in connection with two sectarian murders. He denied all 19 terror charges against him. Who was Winkie Rea, what was the Red Hand Commando, and had the ruthless paramilitary man really become a man of peace? Belfast Telegraph’s security correspondent Alison Morris joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See

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22:38

Israeli ambassador says “absolutely no” to...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/15

Israel's ambassador to the UK has strongly reject the prospect of a future Palestinian state.Tzipi Hotovely told Sky News Israel will not accept a ‘two-state solution’So – what is Israel’s end game and are they now risking alienating their key ally, the US, as they continue their campaign in Gaza, seeking to destroy Hamas.Ciarán Dunbar is joinedby Bel Trew, the Independent’s Chief International Correspondent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:35

Alexei Navalny: Imprisoned but still Putin's greatest...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/13

The imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is no longer at the prison colony where he was being head. The loss of contact likely signals a Kremlin effort to tighten his isolation while President Vladimir Putin runs for re-election, his spokeswoman has claimed. A constant thorn in Putin’s side, could Navalny still play a role in the future of Russia?Host: Rory Tevlin, Guest: Jason Corcoran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:04

Sam McBride: 'Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has struck a deal’

The BelTel ·

2023/12/12

The Belfast Telegraph’s Northen Ireland editor, Sam McBride, joins Ciarán Dunbar with his assessment of what’s going on at Stormont.Is Sir Jeffrey Donaldson about to jump, and if he does will his party jump with him?The DUP says there’s ‘still some way to go’ in the negotiations on the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework – others say the deal is done and we are just haggling over the price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:56

Elon Musk: Who is the world’s wealthiest man?

The BelTel ·

2023/12/11

Considered the richest man in the world, South Africa-born tech moghul Elon Musk is rarely out of the news. His controversial social media statements have made him a villain to some, but a hero to others. A father to eleven children from three women, Musk has also expressed worries of a global population collapse. Who is Elon Musk, where did he come from, and what does he want? Belfast Telegraph Technology Reporter Kurtis Reid joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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22:17

Alan Scott: Ex-North Coleraine pastor under fire for...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/08

Glasgow-born Alan Scott led the ‘Causeway Coast Vineyard church’ until June 2017. Having felt called by God, he and his wife decided to take roles in the original Vineyard church in Anaheim California. Scott eventually decided to takethe church out of the Vineyard movement, leading a group of members to sue him for 62 million dollars. This has led to reports into his ex-North Coast leadership alleging “public shaming” and “spiritual abuse” of members. Liam Tunney joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on

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31:59

Killing Edgar: Colleague alleged to have set...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/06

Edgar Graham was murdered in broad daylight at Queen’s University on 7 December 1983.A law lecturer and unionist politician, Sam McBride examines his life and legacy and tracks down the colleague accused of setting Edgar up for the IRA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:21

Killing Edgar: The IRA murder of Edgar Graham (part one)

The BelTel ·

2023/12/04

Edgar Graham was just 29 years old when the IRA gunned him down at Queen’s University in Belfast.The young law lecturer and unionist politician was widely believed to be a future leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.Forty years later, Sam McBride investigates why the IRA targeted him, whether he was set up by a colleague, and where this lost leader of unionism might have led Northern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:14

The other IRA: The Story of the Officials and The...

The BelTel ·

2023/12/01

Why did the IRA split in two, into the Provisionals and the Officials? The so-called ‘Stickies’ abandoned their armed campaign but never their guns – could the Official IRA still exist? Who were the personalities involved in the split and what became of the Workers’ Party?Ciarán Dunbar spoke to Dr Brian Hanley, co-author of ‘The Lost Revolution: The Story of the Official IRA and the Workers Party’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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