TV series

No Tears

Name: No Tears
Released: 2002
Cast: Brenda Fricker, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Tina Kellegher, Ruth McCabe, Ann Marie Horan

2002· 1 season★ 10.0Ended

On RTÉ One — From Little Bird

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Synopsis

Based on the hepatitis C scandal that rocked Ireland in the mid-1990s. Two very different women discover that they have been infected with hepatitis C by a contaminated anti-D injection years before. Despite the devastating effects on the women and their families, they unite in a campaign group to take on the health authorities and expose the evasions and lies of the political and bureaucratic establishment.

Themes

scandal public health

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upJan 14, 2002 · 50 min
Synopsis
Kitty Fogarty and Grainne McFadden discover that they have been infected by a contaminated Anti-D injection years before.
Guest stars: Barry Barnes (Sean Fogarty), Ali White (Dr Rose), Barbara Brennan (Dolly), Lynn Styles (Paula Fogarty), Jamie Baker (Mikey Fogarty), Kerrie O'Sullivan (Young Peg McFadden), Noelle Brown (Mrs Coyle), David Herlihy (Barry)
E2 Episode 2Jan 21, 2002 · 51 min
Synopsis
Kitty is tested at the Blood Bank in Dublin. In Donegal, Grainne goes to her GP to be screened.
Guest stars: Barry Barnes (Sean Fogarty), Ali White (Dr Rose), Barbara Brennan (Dolly), Lynn Styles (Paula Fogarty), Jamie Baker (Mikey Fogarty), Noelle Brown (Mrs Coyle), Garrett Keogh (Dr Stephen Harris), Joe Gallagher (Dr McGahern)
E3 Episode 3Jan 28, 2002 · 51 min
Synopsis
The Positive Action group appoints solicitors as they want a health package for all infected women, an investigation into the cause of the infection, and an admission of liability and compensation. Kitty and Monica have to face how their condition is affecting their families.
E4 Episode 4Feb 4, 2002 · 52 min
Synopsis
The government keeps up the pressure. Grainne is refused leave to remain anonymous in court and warned that if she loses the case, costs will be sought. But then Positive Action find proof that the BTSB knew of the contaminated blood and sanctioned a cover-up.