Best Screen Rants Podcasts (2025)

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The Greatest Anime Of All Time 31:49

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Power levels, emotions, and alchemy collide! On this episode of ScreenRant's Challenge My GOAT, two of ScreenRant's biggest anime experts face off! Senior Editor Evan D. Mullicane champions Mob Psycho 100 while Deputy Editor Megan Peters puts forward Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood in the ultimate battle for greatest anime of all time! Will the cr…

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Top 10 Movie Adaptations: From Books to the Big Screen 1:30:10

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What makes a great adaptation? The Critics Club crew dives into their Top 10 Adaptations, ranking the movies that brought books, plays, and even video games to life on the big screen. From classics like The Godfather and The Princess Bride to modern hits like Ready Player One and Crazy Rich Asians, we debate what worked, what didn’t, and why some s…

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OpenAI Backtracks, Elon's Netflix Boycott, and Instagram Safety Features 1:10:04

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Kara and Scott discuss Trump's escalating immigration crackdowns in Chicago and Portland, and Apple and Google's decision to pull ICE-tracking apps. Then, OpenAI does an about-face on its copyright opt-out policy, and says it will give creators more control in Sora. Plus, Elon leads a Netflix boycott, and a new report says Instagram's safety featur…

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Episode 1215: OnlyFans model and wife of John George murder suspect arrested in Spanish drugs bust 17:49

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An OnlyFans model and wife of John George's murder suspect has been arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs in Spain. Madison Allen has been granted bail after Spanish police seized a kilo of crystal meth, as well as cocaine and cannabis last month. Niall speaks to Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the police inves…

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Episode 1214: Miami Showband massacre survivor recalls UVF attack that killed bandmates (Part 2) 48:13

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Stephen Travers was a young musician with no interest in politics when he travelled to the north for a midweek gig in 1975. But after playing to a packed crowd, he witnessed three of his bandmates being brutally murdered by a UVF death squad. Today, Stephen tells how the trauma of witnessing the slaughter changed his life, and why he has chosen to …

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Episode 1213: Miami Showband massacre survivor recalls UVF attack that killed bandmates (Part 1) 51:25

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Stephen Travers was a young musician with no interest in politics when he travelled to the north for a midweek gig in 1975. But after playing to a packed crowd, he witnessed three of his bandmates being brutally murdered by a UVF death squad. Today, Stephen tells how the trauma of witnessing the slaughter changed his life, and why he has chosen to …

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Episode 1211: How gangland murder victim Darren Falsey rose to top of Cork's drugs trade 13:05

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Gangland murder victim Darren Falsey told a relative he was owed €300,000 shortly before he was shot dead, gardai have revealed. Details of Falsey’s involvement in Cork’s drugs trade were laid bare in documents lodged as part of a Criminal Assets Bureau case. Today, Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Falsey’s 2011 unsolved murder and money he had a…

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Government Shutdown, OpenAI’s Sora 2, and Hegseth's Lecture 1:09:21

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Kara and Scott discuss the ramifications of the government shutdown, Electronic Arts going private, and OpenAI taking on TikTok. Then, how does real Scott feel about AI Scott? Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declares the military free from woke-ness, and YouTube settles with Trump. We're going on tour! Get your tickets at pivottour.com Watch t…

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Episode 1212: Former boxer sexually abused by coach as a child now seeking law reform 49:09

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Former international amateur boxer Simon Byrne is still fighting the hardest battle of his life after confronting his childhood sexual abuse. His attacker Patrick Lowe was his boxing coach when Simon took up the sport at the age of 11 in Manchester. Lowe, who is now in his 80s, escaped justice after being declared unfit to stand trial because of de…

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Episode 1210: Barbie Kardashian poses for bizarre photoshoot as she walks out of Limerick prison 20:05

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Barbie Kardashian once again made sure she grabbed the headlines as she posed for photographers after walking out of Limerick prison. The serial offender became one of Ireland’s most infamous prisoners due to the controversy over where transgender inmates should be housed. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Kardashian’s history of threats and viole…

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Episode 1209: Suspected crime boss still on the run after escaping garda station 14:28

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A suspect remains on the run after walking out of a garda station while being questioned about directing a crime gang. The alleged crime boss managed to sneak out the door of a Kilkenny station and it is feared he has now fled the country. Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about how the criminal's gang have become major …

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Episode 1208: George Nkencho's sister hopes inquest brings 'systemic change' 25:44

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The sister of George Nkencho who died after being shot by gardaí has said she hooped an inquest will bring systemic change. The 27-year-old was shot after a stand off with gardaí outside his west Dublin home in December 2020. Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about the lengthy investigation into his death. Hosted on…

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Episode 1207: Suspect in Louth triple murder said 'I'm sorry for the screaming and shouting' 12:51

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The triple murder of a much-loved couple and their son has caused devastation in a Co Louth community The bodies of Mark and Louise O’Connor - as well as their autistic son Evan - were found on Monday morning by a care worker. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how a 31-year-old man known to the family was arrested close to the scene. Hosted on A…

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Saudi Comedy Festival Controversy, Threads' Major Milestone, and Trump's Movie Tariff 1:09:20

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Kara and Scott discuss comedians participating in Saudi Arabia's comedy festival, Threads surpassing X in daily active users, and Nexstar and Sinclair caving on Kimmel. Then, Trump says he's imposing a tariff on foreign-made movies, but who are the real winners and losers? Plus, former FBI Director James Comey gets indicted, though Trump insists it…

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Episode 1206: Why the family of farmer Liam Farrell believe his death was staged 30:39

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The son of an 87-year-old farmer found dead after suffering severe injuries has slammed the original investigation into his death. Liam Farrell’s body was discovered bloody and bruised at the rear of his bungalow home in 2020. Today, Niall speaks to Liam’s son Peter about how he believes the scene where his father was found dead was staged. Hosted …

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Episode 1205: Kinahan killers in legal row over Gareth Hutch murder trial 13:42

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A pair of Kinahan cartel killers are locked in a legal row over access to transcripts from the trial for the murder of Gareth Hutch. Hitman Johnny Keogh is looking for access to the full transcript of Thomas ‘Nicky’ McConnell’s trial for the feud murder. Today, Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how McConnell is opposing …

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Episode 1204: Ian Bailey trial reimagined on screen as new evidence revealed 44:41

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Oscar winner Jim Sheridan stars in his own new movie co-directed by David Merriman and set in a fictional jury room with suspect Ian Bailey on trial for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Re-Creation has been described as a blend of 12 Angry Men and the exciting beats of a true crime podcast by Variety. Today, Nicola speaks with Jim and David…

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Episode 1203: Sexual abuse survivor Irene Cullen's fight for justice as stepdad set for release (Part 2) 27:18

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Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child. Irene Cullen reported her stepdad to gardaí decades later, but legal proceedings revealed the true extent of Foran’s crimes as she learned that many of the assaults had taken place while she slept in her be…

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The Greatest Action Movie Of All Time 38:23

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Lights, Camera, Action! On this episode of ScreenRant's Challenge My GOAT, we see Anthony Breznican's pick, First Blood, going up against Derek Lawrence's Fast Five in a battle to see which film deserves the title of best action film of all time! Watch as they pit a deep, character driven drama about a Vietnam War vet dealing with internal struggle…

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Kimmel & ABC, Nvidia’s OpenAI Investment, and Tylenol’s Trump Problem 50:27

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Kara and Scott discuss the aftermath of Jimmy Kimmel's highly-rated return, Nvidia’s $100 billion investment in OpenAI, and what Tylenol's parent company should do about the attacks from the Trump administration. Plus, YouTube will reinstate accounts banned for posting misinformation, and a Charlie Kirk poster at Office Depot reignites a fight over…

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Episode 1202: Sexual abuse survivor Irene Cullen's fight for justice as stepdad set for release (Part 1) 27:53

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Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child. Irene Cullen reported her stepdad to gardaí decades later, but legal proceedings revealed the true extent of Foran’s crimes as she learned that many of the assaults had taken place while she slept in her be…

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Episode 1201: Home of Kinahan gangster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan raided after threats made against garda 12:28

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Armed gardaí have raided the home of veteran mobster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan as part of an investigation into threats issued against an officer. Whelan's house was one of six homes in Dublin, searched after a senior Garda received sinister threats. Niall speaks to Sunday World's Eimear Rabbitt, about Whelan and his many brushes with the law. Hosted…

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The Greatest James Bond Movie Of All Time 28:19

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It's the battle of the Bonds on this premiere episode of Challenge My GOAT! In a spirited debate between ScreenRant's own Todd Gilchrist and Alex Leadbeater, On Her Majesty's Secret Service goes up against Skyfall in a bid to see which one truly is the greatest Bond film of all time. George Lazenby or Daniel Craig? Old school cool or slick, modern …

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Episode 1200: The life and crimes of veteran drug dealer 'Fat' John McCarthy 20:20

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Camera-shy gangster ‘Fat’ John McCarthy was snapped paying his respect to a relative at a funeral in Limerick last week. Unlike some of his flash associates, McCarthy has kept a low profile during his decades at the of the city’s underworld Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the life of crimes of the veteran drug trafficker. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Episode 1199: Mansion of Kinahan associate Jim Mansfield now being advertised as ‘premium’ student accommodation 14:22

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The stunning country mansion of Jim Mansfield is now being advertised as premium student accommodation on social media. Tassaggart House was once the jewel in property model Jim Mansfield’s crown, years before it was raided by gardai investigating money laundering. Today Niall speaks with Eamon Dillon about how the gated property is now available t…

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Episode 1198: Scottish gangsters Ross McGill and Steven Lyons caged in Dubai hellhole prison 20:46

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Scottish gangsters Ross ‘Miami’ McGill and Steven Lyons are being held in a hellhole Dubai jail while they face extradition proceedings. The notorious crime figures were arrested in a crackdown by Dubai officials looking to clean up the Gulf State’s image. Niall speaks to Deputy Editor of the Scottish Daily Express about the impact of the arrests o…

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Episode 1197: Gardaí speak to US gamer as part of probe into death of toddler Daniel Aruebose 22:16

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Gardai have spoken to a woman in the US who was in touch with Daniel Aruebose’s mother at the time of his death. The woman met Maria Aruebose though their mutual love of gaming and their relationship is believed to have become romantic. Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about how the focus of the garda investigation…

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Jimmy Kimmel Returns, Charlie Kirk’s Memorial, and Trump’s H1-B Visa Shake-Up 1:04:25

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Kara and Scott discuss Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Jimmy Kimmel’s return, and the Trump administration sending big tech into panic over H1-B visas. Plus, Trump takes to Truth Social to tell AG Pam Bondi to prosecute his enemies, and more details about the supposed TikTok deal. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follow us on I…

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Episode 1196: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 3) 38:26

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It has been 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain - sparking the events that ignited the Kinahan-Hutch feud. In this episode, we look at the life and times of Gary Hutch: who he was, his early years in a changing Dublin, his rise within the Kinahan organisation and his murder which sparked the most brutal gangland feud Ireland has ever se…

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Episode 1195: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 2) 47:18

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It has been 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain - sparking the events that ignited the Kinahan-Hutch feud. In this episode, we look at the life and times of Gary Hutch: who he was, his early years in a changing Dublin, his rise within the Kinahan organisation, and his murder which sparked the most brutal gangland feud Ireland has ever s…

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Episode 1194: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 1) 55:21

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It is 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain, sparking the events that led to the Kinahan-Hutch feud. Today we will examine the life and times of Gary Hutch, who he was his early days in a changing Dublin, his rise to the top of the Kinahan organisation and his murder, which led to the most brutal Gangland feud Ireland has ever seen. In th…

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Episode 1193: Charlotte Mulhall freed, McGregor's court bid and man caught with Viagra en route to Mass 16:03

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Our weekly roundup features scissor sister Charlotte Mulhall first full night of freedom. Conor McGregor indicates he is headed for the Supreme Court and a midlands cyclist is found with viagra on the way to mass. Today Nicola speaks with Niall about the top stories this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel, Pam Bondi’s Free Speech Mess, and Trump Sues The New York Times 1:08:41

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Kara and Scott discuss ABC pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for a joke about the Charlie Kirk shooting, Trump filing a defamation suit against the New York Times, and Pam Bondi attempting to clean up her “hate speech” mess. Plus, FBI Director Kash Patel’s heated testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, Nvidia's $5 billion investment in Intel, an…

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Episode 1192: 'Most dangerous Chilean’ cartel ally of Daniel Kinahan due for release 25:22

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A criminal super cartel ally of Daniel Kinahan is due for release but now Dutch authorities want Ricardo Riquelma Vega also known as El Rico to be prosecuted again so they can keep him in jail. El Rico, who is known as the most dangerous Chilean in the world, made a business arrangement to take over the European Cocaine market with Kinahan and othe…

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Episode 1191: Kinahan’s Scottish ally Stephen Lyons and gang boss Ross McGill arrested in Dubai 9:48

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Four of Scotland's most high profile gangland figures have been arrested in Dubai. Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood have been taken into custody after Dubai police liaised with Police Scotland. Today Nicola is talking with Niall Donald about these arrests as the situation develops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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Episode 1190: John Gilligan makes first appearance since €10k prison bail release 11:21

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John Gilligan has made his first appearance since his latest release from bail and he has cut a lonely and gaunt figure as he signs on as part of his bail. Nicola talks with Niall Donald about Gilligan and his latest clash with the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1189: Skeletal remains found in search for Donabate boy as gardaí name missing child 7:57

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Human remains have been discovered in an area of wasteland where gardaí have been searching for a little boy today named as Daniel Aruebose. The mother of the child has told officers he died of natural causes aged two and a half nearly four years ago and that she and her then partner had carried his body 3km to leave him in a field. For the latest …

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Episode 1188: Gardaí search devices owned by missing Donabate boy's mother 24:06

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The search for a little boy missing and presumed dead for years continues in Dublin while investigators have seized a gaming console from his mother. Nicola speaks to Ali Bracken about the child missing and presumed dead in Donabate and about the investigation around it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 1187: Conor McGregor witnesses released following arrest but perjury probe continues 13:26

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The couple arrested at the centre of a perjury investigation around the Conor McGregor appeal against his civil conviction for raping Nikita Hand were not living in the house opposite her on the night they claim they saw her beaten up by her then partner. Journalist Ali Bracken fills Nicola in on the latest in the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Kirk Suspect Motives, TikTok "Framework" Deal, and Tucker Carlson Plays Detective 1:11:10

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Kara and Scott unpack the rage and division following Charlie Kirk’s assassination — and who’s fueling it. Then, the Trump administration touts a “framework” for a TikTok deal. Plus, Paramount makes a play for Warner Bros., OpenAI reshapes its partnership with Microsoft, and Tucker Carlson pushes conspiracy theories. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Piv…

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Episode 1186: Citizen journalists or street agitators? The rise of the far right in Northern Ireland 17:50

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Far-right activists who have been involved in rioting and violent assaults in Northern Ireland have become very familiar to Belfast Telegraph journalist Allison Morris. Nicola speaks with Allison about the hypocrisy of the far right and the shady backgrounds of those who claim to be 'citizen journalists'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Episode 1185: Soldier F goes on trial over historic Bloody Sunday murders in Derry 27:16

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The trial of 'Soldier F' began today where he is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry. The former paratrooper, who is in his 70s, was shielded behind a large black curtain in the courtroom where a large group of the victims' families had gathered to watch. Nicola Tallant of Crime Worrld and Ciaran Dunbar of Th…