Britain's Dubious Deterrent: The Broadcasting Ban of 1988 The legacy of Margaret Thatcher's government in Northern Ireland continues to be felt, even decades after the conflict ended.
A recent documentary, "The Ban", sheds light on a particularly egregious episode: the broadcasting ban introduced in 1988, which silenced republican leaders' voices during the most violent period of the Troubles.
At its core, the ban was a product of British government desperation.