In the spring of 1981 Irish Republican Bobby Sands' 66-day hunger strike brought the attention of the world to his cause. Drawing on an Irish Republican tradition of martyrdom, Sands' emotive, non-violent protest to be classified as a political prisoner became a defining moment in 20th century Irish history. Sands' death after 66 days marked a key turning point in the relations...$Exploring the story of Bobby Sands's 66-day hunger strike in the spring of 1981 using extracts from Bobby Sands's diary, testimony and footage from the archives. Plus, hearing from journalists, histor...