Confessional
Series Overview
A secretive terrorist commits crimes to disrupt the peace process between the Irish and the Brits. Both sides want him dead. When he decides to assassinate the Pope and blame it on the U.K., only a musician with a secret past can stop him.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Wed, Oct 4, 1989
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Robert Lindsay
Thomas Kelly
Keith Carradine
Liam Devlin
Simon Chandler
Fox
Robert Lang
Brigadier Charles Ferguson
Valentina Yakunina
Tanya Maslovskaya
Arthur Brauss
General Maslovsky
David de Keyser
Professor Cherny
Stephen Holland
Davey
Helen Rappaport
Major Belova
Niall Tóibín
Sean Gallagher
Anthony Quayle
Pope
Hugo Conlon
Irish news presenter
Colum Convey
Billy
Peter Majer
Levin
Catherine Rabett
Jane Barclay
Rod Arthur
Brother Jacky
Christopher Campbell
Drumore Policeman
Michael Chesden
Mr. Pienza
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Flemyng
James Mitchell, Jack Higgins
Gordon Flemyng, Richard Everitt
Department Leadership Roster
James Mitchell
Writer
Gordon Flemyng
Director
Jack Higgins
Writer
Gordon Flemyng
Producer
Richard Everitt
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Confessional about?
A secretive terrorist commits crimes to disrupt the peace process between the Irish and the Brits. Both sides want him dead. When he decides to assassinate the Pope and blame it on the U.K., only a musician with a secret past can stop him.
How many seasons does Confessional have?
Confessional comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Confessional?
Key cast members in Confessional include Robert Lindsay, Keith Carradine, Simon Chandler, Robert Lang, Valentina Yakunina.
Who created or directed Confessional?
Confessional was developed and directed by Gordon Flemyng.