The Grenada Revolution:
what really happened in grenada?
Confusion, courage, and controversy: Go behind the scenes of the Grenada Revolution. Meet its leaders, see how hope turned to heartbreak, and why the world watched in shock.
Listen to the Episodes
Each episode revisits a chapter of Grenada's Revolution—from the spark of 1979 to the haunting silence of 1983.
The Grenada Revo Story, Part 2
Follow the charismatic Maurice Bishop as he leads the NJM through ambitious reforms, with both local and international support—especially from Cuba. Hear how dreams of joint leadership with Deputy PM Bernard Coard spark international debates and exposes hidden rivalries.
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The Grenada Revo Story, Part 3
With Maurice Bishop's return from Eastern Europe, the Central Committee grows increasingly divided, as rumors & accusations deepen mistrust. Secret meetings, expulsions, and dramatic confrontations escalate, resulting in Bishop and his key allies placed under house arrest by his own comrades.
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The Grenada Revo Story, Part 4
As news of Bishop's house arrest spreads across Grenade, public outrage mounts and mass protests break out in the streets. Mediators arrive as the 11th hours to bridge the party's deepening rift, but can the revolutionary spirit survive when the people demand answers?
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The Grenada Revo Story, Part 5
The revolution reaches its heartbreaking climax on October 19, 1983. Thousands rally to free Maurice Bishop, only for a tragic showdown at Fort Rupert to unfold. This riveting episode recounts the chaos, violence, and executions that end the revolutions—and forever alter Grenada's destiny—leaving us with haunting questions about power, loyalty, and legacy.
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The Grenada Revo Story, Part 1
Discover the roots of the Grenada Revolution as the NJM overthrows long-time Prime Minister Eric Gairy, ushering in four years of radical change and hope for Grenada. Hear how Maurice Bishop rose to leadership, the formation of the People's Revolutionary Government, and the simmering tensions within the new regime that would ultimately set the stage for future conflict.
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