{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65670352d7b5d40012be7324/6ab4f765864264ef3e8cc3ad?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The mistake that left ‘Slab' Murphy with a big bill and a massive problem  ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65670352d7b5d40012be7324/1790244652768-5f5abeb0-ee6d-486b-9719-60bd9d6046e8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In 1990, Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy lost his seminal libel case against the Sunday Times. </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>But a tactical error by Murphy led to the paper deciding to fight – and not settle, costing him a fortune. </p><p><br></p><p>Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride. </p>","author_name":"Belfast Telegraph"}