Dissident republicans have continued to use violence to try and bring about a united Ireland but they don’t pose the threat they once did. How did that happen, who is Dennis McFadden and what role did he play in helping MI5 to decimate the New IRA? Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Belfast Telegraph security correspondent, Allison Morris.

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As Northern Ireland votes for a new Stormont Assembly, the BelTel examines where your vote could make a big difference. Host Ciarán Dunbar, guest Belfast Telegraph Political Editor, Suzanne Breen.

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Denis Donaldson answered to former Sinn Féin leader, Gerry Adams, and was at the heart of the republican movement for 20 years. So, how did he manage to spy for so long for the British? The Bel Tel finds out. Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Belfast Telegraph Political Editor, Suzanne Breen.

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Vet Dr Tamara Bronckaers highlighted breaches of animal welfare law and tried to do something about it. So how did that lead to her being hounded out of Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture and a £1.25m payout of taxpayers' money? Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Belfast Telegraph Northern Ireland Editor Sam McBride

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The BelTel takes you beyond the headlines of the stories people are talking about. This is news like you’ve never heard it before from the best journalists in Northern Ireland.

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