The Irish Revolution

Featuring rarely seen archive footage, rare, first hand witness accounts, 3D CGI mapping, dramatic visuals and contributions by the finest writers and historians, The Irish Revolution tells the story of the people's revolution of 1916 to 1922, as it has never been told before. The series explores how the rebels drew heavily the revolutionary spirit that swept the world in the first years of the 20th century, reveals the astonishing events that forced Britain's hand and shows how the Irish example had a far reaching impact, causing millions around the world to rise up and demand their right to equality and freedom.