Irish history is explored in the documentary "The Road to Partition", providing a comprehensive introduction to key figures such as de Valera for British audiences unfamiliar with them. Narrated by Michelle Fairley in a somber tone, the film examines pivotal events like the Easter Rising of 1916, the Somme massacre, the 1918 election, and the brutal War of Independence.

The Northern Ireland parliament officially opens amidst a backdrop of escalat...