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1916

Narrated by Liam Neeson, this three part landmark documentary series examines the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin and the subsequent events that led to the establishment of an independent Irish State and indirectly to the breakup of the British Empire.

The documentary – featuring a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts – also uncovers the untold story of the central role Irish Americans played in the lead-up to the rebellion.

Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would wring a moral victory from the jaws of defeat and inspire countless freedom struggles throughout the world – from Ireland to India.

An initiative of the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at the University of Notre Dame, this documentary tells the story of the 1916 Easter Rising in a comprehensive way and, for the first time, places these events in their proper historical, political and cultural context as the precursor to an independent Irish state and the disintegration of colonial empires worldwide.

Show Info

Network: Ireland RTÉ ONE (2016 - 2016)
Schedule: Wednesdays at 21:35 (60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: History
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

Official site: 1916.rte.ie

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Previous Episode

When Myth and History Rhyme

Episode 1x03; Feb 24, 2016

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.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x03: When Myth and History RhymeFeb 24, 2016
1x02: InsurrectionFeb 17, 2016
1x01: AwakeningFeb 10, 2016
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Also known as:
  • 1916: The Irish Rebellion (United States United States)
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