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1975, in a town outside Belfast. Whilst working one night behind the bar of her family pub, serving a mixed crowd including the locally stationed soldiers, Catholic schoolteacher Cushla meets Michael, an older Protestant married man, who often defends IRA suspects and is friends with cultured Bohemians who enrage and intrigue Cushla. Worlds apart, Cushla knows a relationship like this spells all kinds of trouble, but they are irresistibly drawn to one another.
In a place where loose lips cost lives and danger…
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Season 14 episodes · 2025+
Episode 1 · 9 Nov 2025 · 56 min
Episode 1
Against the backdrop of the Troubles, young Catholic teacher Cushla falls for a married Protestant barrister.
Episode 2 · 9 Nov 2025 · 47 min
Episode 2
Cushla and Michael's secret affair deepens but dangerous politics are closing in. Meanwhile, Davy's troubles grow.
Episode 3 · 9 Nov 2025 · 47 min
Episode 3
Cushla and Michael fall deeper amid danger - until she discovers he's lied to her. Michael promises honesty, but just as they commit, tragedy shatters everything.
Episode 4 · 9 Nov 2025 · 48 min
Episode 4
A grieving Cushla confides in Gerry and Gina, and goes in search of the truth, leading to a shocking climax that unites the family.