Episode 1 - The Forger

A retired police officer looks back on his younger days, catching criminals and working cases on the streets of West Belfast.As the city awakens from World War II, with sectarian tensions simmering in the background, Constable Jack Walsh must navigate the narrow streets of the ‘Loney’ in search of petty thieves and criminals – meeting a cast of colourful, eccentric and dangerous characters along the way.Episode 1 – The ForgerWest Belfast, 1957 – a young RUC constable arrives at Cullingtree road police station. Faced with a violent criminal holding a hostage in a local bar, Constable Walsh hears stories of a mysterious man known as The Forger – but the case is far from straight forwardBetween the Wars is based on real interviews with a retired police officer and also features:Cast: Constable Jack Walsh – Andrew McCracken (as the young Constable Walsh) McKee – Marty Maguire Charlie – Christopher Grant Billy – Faolán MorganProducer - Conor McKay A BBC Northern Ireland Production