The Hanging Gale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Hanging Gale |
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The Old Warehouses in Ramelton, the main location for The Hanging Gale
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| Genre | Historical drama |
| Written by | Allan Cubitt |
| Directed by | Diarmuid Lawrence |
| Starring | Joe McGann Paul McGann Mark McGann Stephen McGann Michael Kitchen |
| Composer(s) | Shaun Davey |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom–Ireland |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Producer(s) | Jonathan Cavendish |
| Production location(s) | Ramelton, County Donegal, Ulster |
| Cinematography | Rex Maidment |
| Editor(s) | Don Fairservice |
| Running time | 4 × 52 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Little Bird Films BBC Northern Ireland Raidió Teilifís Éireann |
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| Original network | RTÉ One |
| Picture format | 576i (PAL) |
| Audio format | Digital stereo |
| Original release | 2 May – 23 May 1995 |
The Hanging Gale is a four-part TV show that first aired in 1995. It was shown on RTÉ One in Ireland and BBC1 in the United Kingdom. This series was a team effort between British and Irish TV companies.
The story takes place in 1846 in County Donegal, Ireland. This was at the very start of a terrible time called the Great Famine. The show stars four real-life brothers: Joe McGann, Paul McGann, Mark McGann, and Stephen McGann. The idea for the show came from Joe and Stephen McGann, who were looking into their family's history.
The name of the show, 'The Hanging Gale', comes from an old practice in Ireland. Landlords would sometimes let new renters wait six months to pay their rent. They expected the rent to be paid once the crops were harvested and sold.
Meet the Characters
This show features a talented cast, including four brothers playing brothers in the story!
- Joe McGann as Sean Phelan
- Mark McGann as Conor Phelan
- Paul McGann as Liam Phelan
- Stephen McGann as Daniel Phelan
- Michael Kitchen as Captain William Townsend
- Fiona Victory as Maeve Phelan
- Tina Kellegher as Mary Dolan
- Seán McGinley as Ferry
- Gerard McSorley as Coulter
- Joe Pilkington as James Phelan
- Ciarán Fitzgerald as Joseph Phelan
- Ciara Marley as Molly Phelan
- Dylan O'Connell as Baby Hannah
- Barry Barnes as Michael Dolan
- Birdy Sweeney as Patrick Dolan
- Maire Ni Ghrainne as Sarah Dolan
- Mal Whyte as McBride
- Dave Duffy as McCafferty
- Peter Caffrey as Dr. Davis
- Joe Savino as Meagher
- BJ Hogg as Harkin
- Gerry Walsh as Brady
- Oliver Maguire as Mr. Denny
- Eileen Colgan as Mrs. Denny
- Alan Stanford as Henry Jenkins
- Liam Carney as Shanahan
- Seamus Moran as Constable Coyle
- Albie Woodington as Sergeant Major
- George Shane as Brewster
- Frank O'Sullivan as Kerryman
- Ian Beattie as Brian Sweeney
- Stephen Kennedy as Martin
Awards and Recognition
The music for The Hanging Gale was very popular. The composer, Shaun Davey, won an Ivor Novello Award for his amazing soundtrack.
The show was also nominated for four BAFTA TV awards in 1996. These awards were for Best Drama Serial, Best Television Music, Best Design, and Best Costume Design.
