TIL that in 1990, the BBC censored a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode because Data talks about the “reunification of Ireland in 2024”, discussing how terrorism is successful form of political influence.
We are 7 days away from 2024 & that episode has never aired in full in Ireland.
ST:TNG Banned Clip from 'The High Ground'
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Star Trek: The Next Generation predicted Ireland would be united by 2024
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Star Trek: The Next Generation predicted Ireland would be united by 2024
STAR TREK: The Next Generation was ahead of its time and rarely shied away from a bold prediction...Jack Beresford (The Irish Post)