The Hanging Gale

In this historical miniseries created for BBC Northern Ireland, four brothers struggle to survive during the Irish potato famine of the 1840s while facing persecution from an agent (Michael Kitchen) of their indifferent English landlord. Looking on in horror as their primary food source dwindles, the Phelan brothers (portrayed by real-life siblings Joe, Mark, Paul and Stephen McGann) are torn between nonviolent protest and bloody revolt.

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Joe McGann

Sean Phelan

Mark McGann

Conor Phelan

Paul McGann

Liam Phelan

Stephen McGann

Daniel Phelan

Michael Kitchen

Captain William Townsend