No Tears
Series Overview
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.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Mon, Jan 14, 2002
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
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.
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Cast & Creators
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Brenda Fricker
Grainne McFadden
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Kitty Fogarty
Tina Kellegher
Monica O'Callaghan
Ruth McCabe
Nuala
Ann Marie Horan
Peggy
Helen Norton
Joan
Jasmine Russell
Patricia
Ian McElhinney
Padraig McFadden
Jill Murphy
Mary Fogarty
Laura Brennan
Finn McFadden
Demien McAdam
Colm McFadden
Grainne Flanagan
Nieve McFadden
Donna Lyons
Peg McFadden
James Gavigan
Cathal McFadden
Ger Ryan
Siobhan Cassidy
Emmet Bergin
John Bannon
Emily Nagle
Aisling
Brian McGrath
Dr Hardaker
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Burke
Brian Phelan
Deborah Mollison
Harry Purdue
Dermot Diskin
James Mitchell, Jackie Larkin, Lesley McKimm
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Burke
Director
Jackie Larkin
Producer
Harry Purdue
Director of Photography
Dermot Diskin
Editor
David Wilson
Production Design
Lesley McKimm
Producer
Brian Phelan
Writer
Deborah Mollison
Original Music Composer
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What is No Tears about?
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.
How many seasons does No Tears have?
No Tears comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in No Tears?
Key cast members in No Tears include Brenda Fricker, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Tina Kellegher, Ruth McCabe, Ann Marie Horan.
Who created or directed No Tears?
No Tears was developed and directed by Stephen Burke.