1916 - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Awakening
1916 is a landmark documentary giving a comprehensive overview of the Easter Rising, looking at the enormous impact it had both here and around the world and the crucial role played by Irish America in the lead up to the rebellion, narrated by actor Liam Neeson. Episode One is crucial in setting up the context for our dramatic story for the events of Easter week.
Insurrection
As the Easter Rising commences, the second episode of 1916 brings us a vivid account of what it was really like for the people who experienced it whether rebel fighter, British soldier or civilian caught up in the fighting.
When Myth and History Rhyme
In the final part of this landmark documentary, we take you through the aftermath of the Easter Rising, showing how public opinion turned and how the rebellion, ultimately, changed everything.
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