Flight of the Earls - 18/12/2010

BBC Northern Ireland tells the definitive television account of one of the most important episodes in Irish history: a story of war, political intrigue, and passion which still has repercussions today. Antaine Ó Donnaile retraces the dangerous journey of the Earls through France, Belgium and Switzerland to Rome, a journey which caused a diplomatic crisis between the superpowers of the age. Also, viewers with digital television can watch the programme in Irish with English subtitles.