Family (1994)
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This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's thievery and adultery without the will to chuck him out. John Paul worships his father who's initiating him into the world of beer and football but recoils at Charlo's treatment of mum; asthma and misbehavior at school follow. Daughter Nicola is a young woman, starting work in a garment factory. When Charlo begins to stare at her, she's frightened and Paula's furious.
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Sean McGinleyCharlo Spencer
Ger RyanPaula Spencer
Neilí ConroyNicola Spencer
Barry WardJohn Paul SpencerGemma ButterlyLeanne SpencerJake WilliamsJack Spencer
Des McAleerRay Harris
Pauline McLynnDenise
Vinnie McCabeMr. Connolly
Donna DentDymphnaDavid GorryMark
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Frequently asked questions about Family
What is Family about?
This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's thievery and adultery without the will to chuck him out. John Paul worships his father who's initiating him into the world of beer and football but recoils at Charlo's treatment of mum; asthma and misbehavior at school follow. Daughter Nicola is a young woman, starting work in a garment factory. When Charlo begins to stare at her, she's frightened and Paula's furious.
How long is Family?
Family has a runtime of 190 minutes.