Based on true stories, Three Families is a compelling and thoughtful two-part drama written by Gwyneth Hughes and directed by UK Cypriot Alex Kalymnios. It explores the emotional background to a controversial campaign which culminated in the UK government forcing a liberalisation of the law in Northern Ireland.Northern Ireland, 2013.
A mother is forced to question her own beliefs when her teenage daughter reveals she is pregnant. Young newlyweds Hannah and Jonathan are devastated when they learn that their much-wanted baby will not survive the pregnancy. In their grief, the couple speak to their doctor about their options, only to realise how limited their choices are.
The series is being shown on BBC One
THREE FAMILIES
SERIES SYNOPSIS
A mother faces prison for trying to help her pregnant teenage daughter. Two young newlyweds learn that their much-wanted first child will die of a fatal foetal abnormality. If they lived in England, Wales or Scotland, both families could seek a legal termination. But this is Northern Ireland, where abortion laws have been among the most restrictive in Europe. Based on true stories, Three Families is a compelling and thoughtful two-part drama from screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes. It explores the emotional background to a controversial campaign which culminated in the UK government forcing a liberalisation of the law in Northern Ireland.
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CAST & CREW CREDITS
CAST
Theresa……………………………………………………………………………….Sinéad Keenan
Hannah……………………………………………………….……………………Amy James-Kelly
Orla……………………………………………………………………………………..Lola Petticrew
Rosie………………………………………………………………………….…..Genevieve O’Reilly
Jonathan……………………………………………………….………………………Colin Morgan
Mark………………………………………………………………………………..Owen McDonnell
David…………………………………………………………………..…….Prasanna Puwanarajah
Rachel…………………………………………………………………………………Vanessa Emme
Louise……………………………………………………………………….……………..Kerri Quinn
Jenny…………………………………………………………………………………Gráinne Keenan
Kathleen………………………………………………………………………………..……Ger Ryan
Eileen…………………………………………………………………………………Dearbhla Molly
CREATIVES
Writer and Executive Producer…………………………………………………Gwyneth Hughes
Executive Producer……………………………………………………………..………Susan Hogg
Executive Producer…………………………………………………………………Gaynor Holmes
Director……………………………………………………………………………….Alex Kalymnios
Producer…………………………………………………………………………………Chris Martin
