The back-stop’s here? Bad puns with top political coverage from Northern Ireland. Red Lines brings you essential analysis and commentary by BBC NI’s politics team.
Latest episodes
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Drumcree: The political fallout
Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride and David McCann to discuss the political ramifications of the Drumcree saga.
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Drumcree: The Winners?
Who are the political winners and losers from the Drumcree dispute? Mark Carruthers chats to Gareth Gordon, Sam McBride & David McCann
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34 min ↗
Trump: Orange is the new Green
Mark Carruthers discusses the recent comments on Irish unity by US President Donald Trump with David Young, Ben Lowry and Diarmaid Ferriter.
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47 min ↗
The Adrian Dunbar Interview
Mark Carruthers chats to Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar about growing up in Northern Ireland and his political influences.
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45 min ↗
The Kate Nicholl Interview
Mark Carruthers speaks to Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl about her political influences.
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53 min ↗
The Martina Anderson Interview
Mark Carruthers asks former Sinn Féin MEP and IRA member Martina Anderson about her political life and experiences.
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50 min ↗
The Emma Little-Pengelly Interview
Mark Carruthers sits down with the deputy First Minister to talk about her political inspirations & influences.
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50 min ↗
The Emma Little-Pengelly Interview
Mark Carruthers discusses her political life with DUP deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.
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35 min ↗
Donaldson's downfall
Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and Tim Cairns to discuss the disgraced former DUP Leader.
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34 min ↗
Makerfield Matters?
Will Andy Burnham make it to Downing Street? And what impact might he have on NI? Mark chats to Adam Payne, John Rentoul, Cat Neilan & David McCann
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43 min ↗
Talking ballots
Mark Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Breen, David McCann and Jayne McCormick to look ahead to the Assembly election next year.
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32 min ↗
Celtic fringe benefits?
What impact might three nationalist first ministers have on UK politics? Mark Carruthers talks to Tom Kelly, Prof Jon Tonge and Prof Ailsa Henderson.
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38 min ↗
Come on Arlene
Mark Carruthers is joined by Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen and Tim Cairns to reflect on the resignation of DUP Leader Arlene Foster five years ago and the party chaos it caused.
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35 min ↗
Anglo-Irish Editions
Mark Carruthers is joined by British writers Iain Dale and James Hawe to discuss their views and appreciation for Ireland.
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37 min ↗
Old Tensions: New Ties
Mark Carruthers is joined by Paul Johnston, former British Ambassador to Ireland; Mark Hennessey, The Irish Times; and Brigid Laffan from the European University Institute.
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37 min ↗
West Winging it
Mark Carruthers reflects on an eventful St Patrick's Day in Washington with Enda McClafferty, Caitriona Perry, Louise Burne and Liam Kennedy.
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37 min ↗
Unionists for Unity?
Former UUP deputy leader John Taylor says Irish unification is inevitable. Mark Carruthers discusses his comments with Alex Kane, Linzi McLaren & Wallace Thompson
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36 min ↗
Stormont on tick
Mark Carruthers discusses Stormont's financial challenges and the £400 million advance with John Campbell, Jodie Carson and Andrew Webb.
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35 min ↗
Mrs Little-Pengelly goes to Washington
Mark Carruthers asks Paul Colgan, Shane Greer and Mark Devenport who they think will travel to Washington this year and just how important the St Patrick's Day access really is.
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25 min ↗
The Nicola Sturgeon Interview
Mark Carruthers asks the former First Minister of Scotland about how devolution works best, the independence debate and culture wars.