The Truth Commissioner

Set in a postTroubles Northern Ireland The Truth Commissioner follows the fictional story of Henry Stanfield played by Roger Allam a career diplomat who has just been appointed as Truth Commissioner to Northern Ireland Eager to make good as a peacemaker the Prime Minister urges a commission following the South African model of Truth and Reconciliation But though Stanfield starts bravely he quickly uncovers some bloody and inconvenient truths about those now running the country truths which none of those in power are prepared to have revealed