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Michael Collins

Biopic charting the rise and fall of one of the most important and controversial figures in Ireland's struggle for independence, Michael Collins.

Biopic charting the rise and fall of one of the most important and controversial figures in Ireland's struggle for independence. Michael Collins played a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but became vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.

2 hours, 3 minutes

Last on

Sun 22 Mar 201500:40
BBC Two Wales

Credits

Michael CollinsLiam Neeson
Harry BolandAidan Quinn
Eamon de ValeraAlan Rickman
Kitty KiernanJulia Roberts
Ned BroyStephen Rea
Joe O'ReillyIan Hart
SoamesCharles Dance
Thomas ClarkeJer O'Leary
DirectorNeil Jordan
WriterNeil Jordan

Broadcasts

  • Sun 1 Apr 201223:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & England only
  • Mon 2 Apr 201200:15
    BBC Two Scotland & Wales only
  • Mon 29 Jul 201323:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Tue 30 Jul 201300:05
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Sat 15 Nov 201400:45
    BBC Two
  • Sun 22 Mar 201500:25
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Sun 22 Mar 201500:40
    BBC Two Wales

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