The Hanging Gale

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Genre	Historical drama
Written by	Allan Cubitt
Directed by	Diarmuid Lawrence
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	4
Production
Producer	Chris Parr
Running time	50 minutes
Production company	BBC
Original release
Network	BBC One
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The Hanging Gale is a historical drama television series produced by the BBC in 1995. The series is set during the Great Famine in Ireland and follows the struggles of the Phelan family as they cope with the devastating effects of the famine.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The series centers on the Phelan family, who are tenant farmers in County Donegal. The family consists of four brothers: Daniel, Sean, Conor, and Liam. As the famine worsens, the Phelans face increasing hardship and are forced to make difficult decisions to survive. The series explores themes of landlord-tenant relations, emigration, and the impact of the famine on Irish society.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Joe McGann as Daniel Phelan
Mark McGann as Sean Phelan
Paul McGann as Conor Phelan
Stephen McGann as Liam Phelan
Michael Kitchen as Captain Townsend
Tina Kellegher as Maeve Phelan

Production[edit | edit source]

The series was written by Allan Cubitt and directed by Diarmuid Lawrence. It was produced by Chris Parr for the BBC. The series was filmed on location in County Donegal, providing an authentic backdrop for the story.

Reception[edit | edit source]

The Hanging Gale received critical acclaim for its portrayal of the Great Famine and the performances of the cast, particularly the McGann brothers. The series was praised for its historical accuracy and emotional depth.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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