Rebellion
“Ordinary people. Extraordinary times.”
2016 · 1 season · 5 episodes · Drama, War & Politics
A group of young men and women in Dublin in 1916 are embroiled in a fight for independence during the Easter Rising. The story begins with the outbreak of World War I. As expectations of a short and glorious campaign are dashed, social stability is eroded and Irish nationalism comes to the fore. The tumultuous events that follow are seen through the eyes of a group of friends from Dublin, Belfast and London as they play vital and conflicting roles in the narrative of Ireland's independence.
Seasons
1 season · 5 episodes- 1
Young Guns
3 Jan 2016 53m
As Irish nationalists plot to overthrow British rule, friends May, Frances and Elizabeth follow separate paths in order to do their bit.
- 2
To Arms
10 Jan 2016 53m
The people of Dublin are divided as the rebels launch their attack against the authorities on Easter Monday, turning friends and family against one another as the violence spreads.
- 3
Under Siege
17 Jan 2016 52m
The siege enters its third day, and the rebels try to get governments of other nations to recognise Irish independence. However, the British forces are closing in on them. Elizabeth, Frances and Jimmy get caught up in the fighting at the GPO.
- 4
Surrender
24 Jan 2016 50m
The reinforcements the rebels urgently needed fail to turn up, and they are forced to surrender to the British army. As the people of Dublin vent their rage, the captive militants await their fate as the first in a series of executions take place.
- 5
The Reckoning
31 Jan 2016 51m
A ruthless campaign of executions is carried out, but the deaths have the unintended result of building public support for the defeated rebels. As prisoners are shipped to England, May is persecuted by the authorities, while Frances is driven to take drastic action.
Cast
Charlie Murphy Elizabeth Butler
Ruth Bradley Frances O'Flaherty
Sarah Greene May Lacy
Brian Gleeson Jimmy Mahon
Barry Ward Arthur Mahon
Michelle Fairley Dolly Butler
Ian McElhinney Edward Butler
Michael Ford-FitzGerald Harry Butler
Paul Reid Stephen Duffy Lyons
Perdita Weeks Vanessa Hammond
Brian McCardie James Connolly
Lydia McGuinness Peggy MahonReviews 0
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