Synopsis:
This two-part docudrama about the political situation in Northern
Ireland focuses on the very real life case of the investigation
brought against E4A, the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) elite
undercover unit, who were responsible for shooting dead several
republican terrorists engaged in terrorist activities in 1982. This
led to the director of public prosecutions in Britain setting up
The Stalker Inquiry, where Deputy Chief Constable John Stalker of
Manchester police force investigated the cases to see if there were
any unlawful killings by the RUC.
Awards
Nomination for BAFTA for Best Single Drama, 1990
Synopsis:
This two-part docudrama about the political situation in Northern
Ireland focuses on the very real life case of the investigation
brought against E4A, the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) elite
undercover unit, who were responsible for shooting dead several
republican terrorists engaged in terrorist activities in 1982. This
led to the director of public prosecutions in Britain setting up
The Stalker Inquiry, where Deputy Chief Constable John Stalker of
Manchester police force investigated the cases to see if there were
any unlawful killings by the RUC.