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The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary: David Ervine
Season 4 · Episode 15

The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary: David Ervine

David Ervine began as a loyalist paramilitary but had a remarkable change of heart while in prison, and upon his release dedicated his efforts to political discourse, and acting as a political voice for the UVF. But it wasn't easy, and there would be...

The Troubles Podcast

September 26, 20231h 3m

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Show Notes

David Ervine began as a loyalist paramilitary but had a remarkable change of heart while in prison, and upon his release dedicated his efforts to political discourse, and acting as a political voice for the UVF. But it wasn't easy, and there would be many who wanted to take his life. This is the story of the man who championed constructive unionism.

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