1916: The Irish Rebellion

Season 1

Narrated by Liam Neeson, this landmark documentary tells the dramatic story of the events that took place in Dublin during Easter Week 1916, when a small group of Irish rebels took on the might of the British Empire.

Where to Watch 1916: The Irish Rebellion • Season 1

3 Episodes

Awakening
E1
AwakeningAwakening is crucial in setting up the context for the dramatic story of the events of Easter Week 1916. Here, the audience is introduced to the main characters and the main players of Easter Week on all sides and, through them, are made aware of the political and cultural currents playing out in Ireland, Europe, and the world-including the role of Empire, the outbreak of the first World War, the rise of socialist, feminist and nationalist thought and self determination.Episode 1 will bring viewers up to the cusp of Easter week itself.
Insurrection
E2
InsurrectionAs 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
E3
When Myth and History RhymeIn 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.