
Insurrection
1966-04-10 · 30 min / episode · Not rated
The events of the Easter Rising, told in the style contemporary news broadcasts and a series of dramatic reconstructions.
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Ray McAnallyStudio co-ordinator
Jim NortonTom Clarke
Barry CassinDesmond FitzGeraldTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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