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The Men with Nine Lives (Original title)
Date: 24 November 1996 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: David Dugan

Synopsis: This November is the 25th anniversary of British Army bomb disposal in Northern Ireland. The programme draws on the experiences of ex-IRA bomb maker, Shane O'Doherty and from veteran bomb disposal men such as Peter Gurney and Warrant Officer K. Follows the disposal men as they tackle mock-up booby traps before they leave for Northern ireland - the most demanding training in the Army.

Subjects:
The Troubles, British Army, Bomb disposal

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TV Transmissions
Date: 24 November 1996Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 19:00-20:00Runtime: 50 mins Network - Language: English - Colour - Sound