The Great Famine(1995)
The Great Famine Synopsis
In September 1845, a devastating new plant disease swept across Ireland, destroying the potato crops on which the majority of the people depended. Aid from the British government was too little and too late. Over the subsequent six years, a million Irish people died of starvation and a more than a million others fled abroad in order to escape the ravages of hunger and disease.
The Great Famine (1995) is a documentary series that premiered on September 4, 1995, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Ian Gibson.
- First aired:
- 1995-09-04
- Last aired:
- 1995-09-11
The Great Famine Cast & Crew
Main cast
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The Great Famine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Great Famine?
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How many seasons of The Great Famine are there?
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The Great Famine has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 4, 1995.
Is The Great Famine still running?
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No. The Great Famine is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on September 11, 1995.
Who is in the cast of The Great Famine?
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The Great Famine (1995) stars Ian Gibson. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.