Up Close

Up Close: Fighting For Care

We investigate the hurdles faced by families caring for loved ones with complex needs at home. Contains distressing scenes.

Up Close: Racism in Northern Ireland

Niall Donnelly and Allison Fleming explore the recent hate crimes in Northern Ireland with a panel of experts.

Up Close: Night Life

Is a Night Czar the answer to problems facing Belfast's Night Time Economy? Or are trends changing when it comes to nightlife? Alison Fleming investigates

Up Close: A Breed Apart

We investigate the controversy surrounding the ownership of XL Bully dogs. Contains distressing scenes and graphic images

Up Close: What Lies Beneath

As a pollution catastrophe threatens Lough Neagh, we investigate how it happened and ask what can be done to save it.

Up Close: AI

Is artificial intelligence something to fear or embrace? Niall Donnelly explores the impact that AI could have on our lives

Up Close: PSNI Data Breach

We examine the fall out of the continuing crisis within the PSNI.

Up Close: Protected Species

We investigate the activities of Peter Keeley, a British agent once at the heart of the IRA who is now facing legal action from victims and their families.

Up Close: Deadly Intent

An Omagh detective survives a murder bid: the growing threat posed by the New IRA and other groups, as MI5 warns more attacks are likely.

Up Close: An Imperfect Peace

Twenty five years on from the Good Friday Agreement, Judith Hill asks if the peace process has delivered meaningful change for the next generation.

Up Close: Pedophile Pimp Predator

An investigation into the sordid world of convicted sex trafficker, Martin Heaney, who exploited more than 100 vulnerable women

Up Close: Cancer

How far will NI's new cancer strategy go in tackling targets?Alison Fleming speaks to those impacted by treatment and diagnosis delays.

Up Close: Drugs

Up Close hears the stories on the drugs crisis in NI, speaking with those involved, and examining whether we need to evaluate how we deal with the issue.

Up Close: Last Orders

Alcohol killed 351 people here last year, experts claim the true figure is much higher. Will raising the price make any difference? Sarah Clarke investigates.

Up Close: Home Terror

Sarah Clarke investigates the increase in extreme violence against women in Northern Ireland and asks if new laws will make any difference.

Up Close: Online Abuse

Presenter Jordan Moates explores the devastating consequences of online abuse and asks if enough is being done to tackle the problem.

Up Close; Minority Report

Alison Fleming investigates the challenges faced by ethnic minority communities and asks what's being done to tackle racism in Northern Ireland

Up Close - The Climate Emergency

Up Close investigates the climate change emergency and the need for urgent action in Northern Ireland.

Up Close - Justice in Jeopardy?

An in-depth examination of the British government’s radical plan to deal with legacy.

Up Close: Summer Reservations

Up Close investigates the impact of the pandemic on hospitality.

Up Close - An Island's Shame

Up Close, An Island’s Shame: Sharon O’Neill investigates the human cost behind the Mother and Baby homes scandal.

Up Close: Unlocking The Virus

One year on from lockdown, Paul Reilly reports on the "perfect storm" of the virus, its impact, and what the future holds post-pandemic .

Up Close - Bad Blood

A scandal that saw patients dying after receiving contaminated blood In the 70’s and 80’s. Up Close investigates what the government and NHS knew and when.

Up Close - Eimear's Wish

Sarah Clarke follows one young woman's brave battle with cancer. The programme contains scenes some viewers may find upsetting.