Three FamilieS: S01E01

Three Families
Series 1 / Episode 1
Monday 10 May 2021
21:00
​BBC One

Writer: Gwyneth Hughes
Director: Alex Kalymnios
Series Producer: Chris Martin
Editor: Stephanie McCutcheon
Executive Producer: Gaynor Holmes
Executive Producer: Lucy Richer
Executive Producer: Susan Hogg
Executive Producer: Gwyneth Hughes

Northern Ireland, 2013.

A mother is forced to question her own beliefs when her teenage daughter reveals she is pregnant.

Intent only on protecting her child, Theresa makes a hard choice.

But as word starts to get out, she discovers that she could face a prison sentence for breaking one of Northern Ireland's most controversial laws.

Young newlyweds Hannah and Jonathan are devastated when they learn that their much-wanted baby will not survive the pregnancy.

​In their grief the couple speak to their doctor about their options, only to realise how limited their choices are.

CAST

Amy James-Kelly as Hannah Kennedy
Colin Morgan as Jonathan Kennedy
Grainne Keenan as Jenny Anderson
Vanessa Emme as Rachel Donleavy
Jonny Everett as Dr. Adam Pauling
Shereen Martin as Dr. Rosemary Baines
Owen McDonnell as Mark Ryan
Laura Hughes as Sandra Cranfield
Sinead Keenan as Theresa Ryan
Dearbhla Molloy as Eileen O'Donnell
Marty Maguire as Sean Gallagher
Kerri Quinn as Louise Byrne
Lola Petticrew as Orla Healy
Ger Ryan as Kathleen Nolan
Paul Kennedy as Dr. O'Brien
Claire Rafferty​ as DC Fallon 
Ash Rizi as TV Reporter
Paul Mallon as Prosecuting Solicitor
Norma Sheahan as Midwife
Charlotte McCurry as Carrycot Mother
Tia Parker as Young Patient
Ali White as Sonographer
Rachael Dowling as Head Teacher
Niamh McAllister as Teacher
Colin Murphy as Magistrate