Series synopsis
Rebellion is a war & politics drama television series that premiered on RTÉ One on January 3, 2016. It ended on January 31, 2016. It was created by Colin Teevan. It stars Charlie Murphy, Ruth Bradley, Stephen Mullan and Sarah Greene.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Ordinary people. Extraordinary times.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Charlie Murphy as Elizabeth Butler
- Ruth Bradley as Frances O'Flaherty
- Stephen Mullan as Eamon de Valera
- Sarah Greene as May Lacy
- Elva Trill as Ms. Esme Quinn
- Brian Gleeson as Jimmy Mahon
- Barry Ward as Arthur Mahon
- Lynn Rafferty as Prostitute
Supporting cast
- Michelle Fairley as Dolly Butler
- Ian McElhinney as Edward Butler
- Michael Ford-FitzGerald as Harry Butler
- Paul Reid as Stephen Duffy Lyons
- Perdita Weeks as Vanessa Hammond
- Brian McCardie as James Connolly
- Lydia McGuinness as Peggy Mahon
- Andrew Simpson as George Wilson
- Steve Wall as Detective Coleman
- Barry Keoghan as Cormac McDevitt
- Laurence O'Fuarain as Desmond Byrne
- Ann Skelly as Biddy Lambert
Guest cast
- Norma Sheahan as Sister Patrick
- Patrick Buchanan as Capt. Bowen-Colthurst
- Edwin Mullane as Brophy the Debt Collector
- Jack Hickey as Seán Connolly
- Brendan McCormack as DMP Sergeant
- Kieran O'Reilly as Capt. Robert Barton
- James Craze as Blimey O'Connor
- Emer O’Grady as Housewife
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | January 3, 2016 | January 31, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Young Guns As Irish nationalists plot to overthrow British rule, friends May, Frances and Elizabeth follow separate paths in order to do their bit. |
January 3, 2016 |
| 2 |
To Arms 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. |
January 10, 2016 |
| 3 |
Under Siege 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. |
January 17, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 3, 2016 |
| Last aired | January 31, 2016 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:30:00 |