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This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's thievery and adultery without the will to chuck him out. John Paul worships his father who's initiating him into the world of beer and football but recoils at Charlo's treatment of mum; asthma and misbehavior at school follow. Daughter Nicola is a young woman, starting work in a garment factory. When Charlo begins to stare at her, she's frightened and Paula's furious.

Top Cast

  • Sean McGinley

    Sean McGinley

    Charlo Spencer

  • Ger Ryan

    Ger Ryan

    Paula Spencer

  • Neilí Conroy

    Neilí Conroy

    Nicola Spencer

  • Barry Ward

    Barry Ward

    John Paul Spencer

  • Gemma Butterly

    Gemma Butterly

    Leanne Spencer

  • Jake Williams

    Jake Williams

    Jack Spencer

  • Des McAleer

    Des McAleer

    Ray Harris

  • Pauline McLynn

    Pauline McLynn

    Denise

  • Vinnie McCabe

    Vinnie McCabe

    Mr. Connolly

Overview

This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's thievery and adultery without the will to chuck him out. John Paul worships his father who's initiating him into the world of beer and football but recoils at Charlo's treatment of mum; asthma and misbehavior at school follow. Daughter Nicola is a young woman, starting work in a garment factory. When Charlo begins to stare at her, she's frightened and Paula's furious.

Rating

8.0 / 10
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