Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND: THE STORY OF THE IRISH is an ambitious, groundbreaking four-part documentary series that tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day. "Contested Identities" looks at the transformation of Ireland and the Irish after the arrival of the Normans beginning with a snapshot of Europe in the year 1,000 and Ireland’s place within it. It looks at the rise of the Tudors which also coincided with the Protestant reformation and traces its impact on Ireland and its effect on questions of identity.

Air Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2026 10:00 PM