Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA

Ended

Documentary·2026·1 Seasons

Set against the backdrop of IRA activity, this gripping documentary investigates the extraordinary kidnapping of Shergar, a Derby-winning racehorse and global icon.

Episodes

Season 1

S01 | E01

8th February 1983

2026-03-18

S01 | E02

Codename: Arkle

2026-03-25

Details

First Aired

2026-03-18

Last Aired

2026-03-25

Status

Ended

Network

Virgin Media One

Production

Peninsula Television

Creator

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Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA

Episodes

Details

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