Audio interview with David Trimble, former First Minister of Northern Ireland, by Don Anderson for BBC Radio Ulster History Lessons in 2007. In this interview Trimble discusses the impact of the Ulster Workers’ Council strike on unionism. History Lessons was a BBC Radio Ulster series which re-interpreted events in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and Peace Process. This is the fourth part of a five part interview.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 2007
Name of First Interviewee: David Trimble
Role at time of Interview: Former First Minister of Northern Ireland
Interviewer: Don Anderson
Purpose: Research
Media: Audio
Copyright: BBC © 2013
Link: Listen to the interview
Programme/Book/Article: BBC Radio Ulster History Lessons
Time Period covered: 1974-2007
Key Individuals: David Trimble, Edward Heath, Brian Faulkner, Andy Tyrie
Key Words: Ulster Workers’ Council strike, SDLP, UUP, DUP, Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party, Sunningdale Agreement, paramilitary, media