Family
1994 · RTÉ ONE · 45 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Paula
Sun, 29 May, 9:00 pm
Paula is the mother who is trying to survive after throwing out her husband Charlo.
About
Family centres on the Spencers, a working-class family living in a vast Dublin housing estate. Charlo, is the abusive and cheating husband of Paula, They have four children, teenagers John Paul and Nicola, and younger children Leanne and Jack. There were four episodes, each focusing on a member of the family.
Episodes
- E01
Charlo
Sun, 8 May· 45 minCharlo is the father whose violent behaviour, infidelities and criminal activities push the family to breaking point.
- E02
John Paul
Sun, 15 May· 45 minJohn Paul is the thirteen year old son who finally runs away as his parents continue to fight.
- E03
Nicola
Sun, 22 May· 45 min16 year old Nicola leaves school and gets work in a sewing factory, but Charlo is jealous of her independence.
- E04
Paula
Sun, 29 May· 45 minPaula is the mother who is trying to survive after throwing out her husband Charlo.
Cast
Sean McGinley
Charlo Spencer
Ger Ryan
Paula Spencer
Barry Ward
John Paul Spencer
Neilí Conroy
Nicola Spencer