The mistake that left ‘Slab' Murphy with a big bill and a massive problem

In 1990, Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy lost his seminal libel case against the Sunday Times.

But formerly secret files reveal the south Armagh republican was actually expected to win it – and that the paper was considering throwing in the towel.

But a tactical error by Murphy led to the paper deciding to fight – and not settle, costing him a fortune.

Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride.

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