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Troubles

TV·1988–1988·1 season, 2 episodes·Drama, Comedy·3h 32m

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In 1919, Major Brendan Archer arrives in Ireland to reunite with his fiancée, Angela Spencer. Unfortunately, the family home, The Majestic Hotel, is a decaying shadow of its former self, as is Angela. Puzzled by the changes, Archer's attentions are soon drawn to her lively friend, Sarah Devlin, a passionate Irish Nationalist. They fall in love, but the Major soon discovers some disturbing aspects about their relationship, which threatens to explode into violence, destruction, and murder.

Castfull cast & details

Ian CharlesonIan CharlesonMajor Brendan ArcherIan RichardsonIan RichardsonEdward SpencerEmer GillespieEmer GillespieSarah DevlinSean BeanSean BeanCaptain BoltonSusannah HarkerSusannah HarkerAngela Spencer
Jane Quarmby
Jane QuarmbyCharity Spencer
Sarah Quarmby
Sarah QuarmbyFaith SpencerBreffni McKennaBreffni McKennaRipon Spencer

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes1988Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1May 1, 1988—
  2. S01E02Episode 2May 8, 1988—

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