Series synopsis
My Mother and Other Strangers is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on November 13, 2016. It ended on December 11, 2016. It stars Hattie Morahan, Ciarán Hinds, Eileen O'Higgins and Aaron Staton.
Drama series set in 1943 following the Coyne family and their neighbours as they struggle to maintain a normal life after a US Army Air Force base is set up in the middle of their rural parish.
Premise
Drama series set in 1943 following the Coyne family and their neighbours as they struggle to maintain a normal life after a US Army Air Force base is set up in the middle of their rural parish.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hattie Morahan as Rose Coyne
- Ciarán Hinds as Older Francis
- Eileen O'Higgins as Emma Coyne
- Aaron Staton as Captain Ronald Dreyfuss
- Owen McDonnell as Michael Coyne
- Fiona O'Shaughnessy as Sally Quinn
- Des McAleer as Ned Hanlon
- Gavin Drea as Barney Quinn
Supporting cast
- Ryan McParland as Mickey Joe Hanlon
- Frankie McCafferty as Jemmy Fox
- Corey Cott as Lieutenant Barnhill
Guest cast
- Ruairí O'Connor as Andrew Black
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | November 13, 2016 | December 11, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Golden Gloves When her own daughter falls for a young lieutenant, Rose has to take a stand against the locals who are out for revenge. |
November 13, 2016 |
| 2 |
Stolen Waters After receiving a book from Captain Dreyfuss, Rose makes a passionate stand for the people of Moybeg. Francis' adventure on the lough ends in trouble for the Hanlons. Barney continues to try and grab Emma's attention but will a new man in town get there first? |
November 20, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Price On Halloween the Coyne family finds out the cost of taking what isn't theirs when an outbreak of scarlet fever feels like the price to be paid for their choices. |
November 27, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 13, 2016 |
| Last aired | December 11, 2016 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:15:00 |