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.

@Phangurl

ST:TNG Banned Clip from 'The High Ground'
https://youtu.be/CHsoPPynIIc

Star Trek: The Next Generation predicted Ireland would be united by 2024
https://www.irishpost.com/news/star-trek-predicted-the-next-generation-united-ireland-2024-169961

#startrek #tng

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)}