Series synopsis
Three Families is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on May 10, 2021. It ended on May 11, 2021. It was created by Gwyneth Hughes. It stars Sinéad Keenan, Owen McDonnell, Amy James-Kelly and Colin Morgan.
Dramatisation of three real-life stories of how three families were each affected by Northern Ireland's restrictive abortion law before it was lifted in 2019.
Premise
Dramatisation of three real-life stories of how three families were each affected by Northern Ireland's restrictive abortion law before it was lifted in 2019.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sinéad Keenan as Theresa Ryan
- Owen McDonnell as Mark Ryan
- Amy James-Kelly as Hannah Kennedy
- Colin Morgan as Jonathan Kennedy
- Genevieve O'Reilly as Rosie Fortress
- Vanessa Emme as Rachel Donleavy
- Kerri Quinn as Louise Byrne
- Gráinne Keenan as Jenny Anderson
Supporting cast
- Ger Ryan as Kathleen Nolan
- Lola Petticrew as Orla Healy
- Dearbhla Molloy as Eileen O'Donnell
- Claire Rafferty as DC Fallon
- Paul Mallon as Prosecuting Solicitor
- Jonny Everett as Dr. Adam Pauling
- Colin Murphy as Magistrate
Guest cast
- Laura Hughes as Sandra Cranford
- Rachael Dowling as Head Teacher
- Paul Kennedy as Dr. O'Brien
- Marty Maguire as Seán Gallagher
- Shereen Martin as Dr. Rosemary Baines
- Niamh McAllister as Teacher
- Charlotte McCurry as Pushchair Mother
- Tia Parker as Young Patient
- Ash Rizi as TV Reporter
- Norma Sheahan as Midwife
- Ali White as Sonographer
- Emer Casey as Dr. Geraldine Coleman
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | May 10, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Northern Ireland, 2013. Under the strict abortion law in force here, a mother faces prison for helping her teenage daughter. |
May 10, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Determined to change the law, Hannah throws herself into campaigning. Theresa challenges her prosecution, and a third family faces a terrible choice. |
May 11, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 10, 2021 |
| Last aired | May 11, 2021 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 21:00:00 |