Family
Family
Overview
The Spencer family live in a working class estate in Dublin.
Key Crew
Writer: Roddy Doyle
Director: Michael Winterbottom
Top Cast
Ger Ryan
Paula Spencer
Sean McGinley
Charlo Spencer
Neilí Conroy
Nicola Spencer
Barry Ward
John Paul Spencer
Seasons
Season 1 (1994)
The Spencer family live in a working class estate in Dublin.
4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Charlo
1994-05-03A day in the life of the Dublin-based Spencer family from the perspective of Charlo, the abusive, alcoholic father and husband who makes his living as a small-time crook.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 2: John Paul
1994-05-10The story of rebellious teenager, John Paul, just as he's starting secondary school.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 3: Nicola
1994-05-17The story from the perspective of Nicola, who works in a clothing factory and has a particularly strained relationship with her father.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 4: Paula
1994-05-24The story of the emotionally and physically battered matriarch, Paula, who reclaims her identity by throwing Charlo out of the house and getting a job.
Runtime: 50 min
