Amongst Women

Synopsis

Based on the novel by John McGahern and set in Ireland in the 1950s, the series tells the story of Moran and his children. Especially the girls find it difficult to get away from the influence of their despotic father and start living their own lives.

First Air Date: 1998-07-15

Last Air Date: 1998-07-15

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: RTÉ One, BBC Two

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Top Cast

Tony Doyle as Moran
Ger Ryan as Rose
Susan Lynch as Maggie
Geraldine O'Rawe as Mona
Anne-Marie Duff as Sheila
Brían F. O'Byrne as Luke
Demien McAdam as Michael
Aislín McGuckin as Nell
Eamonn Owens as Young Michael
Barbara Adair as Annie

Seasons

Season 1 (1998)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (1998-07-15)

Moran is an overbearing father who believes himself to be benevolent, but the death of his wife makes his relationship with his five children increasingly difficult.
Ep. 2: Episode 2

Maggie is reunited with Luke in London and meets her first love. Back at Great Meadow, Moran's other daughters confront their futures.
Ep. 3: Episode 3

Michael is infatuated with Nell and begins to defy his father's dominance. Luke's star is rising, Sheila has met her match, and Maggie heads for married life.
Ep. 4: Episode 4

Sheila's wedding offers a last chance for Luke and Moran to be reconciled. For Moran's daughters, however, his decline reminds them that were never able to leave him. In a bid to help, they organise a family reunion.