Series synopsis
Quirke is a mystery drama crime television series that premiered on RTÉ One on February 16, 2014. It ended on March 2, 2014. It was created by Andrew Davies. It stars Gabriel Byrne, Nick Dunning, Brian Gleeson and Aisling Franciosi.
Quirke is the chief pathologist in the Dublin city morgue – a charismatic loner whose job takes him into fascinating places as he investigates sudden deaths in 1950s Dublin. His pleasures in life are raw and deep, a drink, a smoke, good food, a woman: With one woman in particular – his adoptive brother's wife Sarah and the forbidden love that has shaped and dominated Quirke's life.
Premise
Quirke is the chief pathologist in the Dublin city morgue – a charismatic loner whose job takes him into fascinating places as he investigates sudden deaths in 1950s Dublin. His pleasures in life are raw and deep, a drink, a smoke, good food, a woman: With one woman in particular – his adoptive brother's wife Sarah and the forbidden love that has shaped and dominated Quirke's life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gabriel Byrne as Quirke
- Nick Dunning as Malachy Griffin
- Brian Gleeson as Sinclair
- Aisling Franciosi as Phoebe Griffin
- Stanley Townsend as Inspector Hackett
- Michael Gambon as Judge Garret Griffin
- Geraldine Somerville as Sarah Griffin
Guest cast
- Lesa Thurman as Sister Stephanus
- Catherine Steadman as Claire Stafford
- Janet Moran as Brenda Rutledge
- Peter Coonan as Brendan Boyle
- Pat Laffan as Costigan
- Brid Brennan as Dolly Moran
- Gary Egan as Costigan's Man 1
- Andy Kellegher as Costigan's Man 2
- Shane Taylor as Andy Stafford
- Deirdre Donnelly as Sister Dominic
- Jane McGrath as Maisie
- Donald Sumpter as Josh Crawford
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 16, 2014 | March 2, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christine Falls A young woman's death leads Quirke to uncover a secret in Dublin's high Catholic society. |
February 16, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Silver Swan Quirke investigates Dublin's drug culture when he struggles to explain a sudden death. |
February 23, 2014 |
| 3 |
Elegy for April Quirke and Phoebe expose an ugly secret as they search for Phoebe's missing friend. |
March 2, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ One |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 16, 2014 |
| Last aired | March 2, 2014 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |