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LIAM NEESON will narrate a new two-part documentary on the Irish famine.
Hunger: The Story of the Irish Famine was produced by RTÉ to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the start of what remains Ireland’s worst humanitarian disaster.
Over the course of two 60-minute episodes, the documentary will describe one of the most important events in Irish and European history.
Produced in collaboration with University College Cork, the series is the second collaboration between the national broadcaster and the UCC.
This is followed by the three-part docu series on the Irish Revolution, which first aired in February 2019 to mark the centenary of the war of independence.
Jim Jennings, Director of Content for RTÉ, said: “It is a privilege to work once again with our partners at UCC and ARTE to bring one of the most important events in Irish history to life on the small screen.
“It is important to commemorate such a significant event and to honor those who have lost their lives by understanding and sharing the history of our nation.
“This series is a definitive guide to famine and also a timely reminder during these turbulent times of Ireland’s strength and resilience.”
Neeson felt it was “important to get involved” because of the way the Great Famine serves as a showcase of how Ireland survived and thrived in the face of tragedy – something he believes is relevant today, more than ever.
“Hunger: The Story of the Irish Famine it’s a compelling series for all generations to watch and learn from, ”he said.
“The famine has spawned the global Irish diaspora of 70 million worldwide, over 30 million of them in the United States.
“As one of the global Irishmen, I felt it was important to be involved in the show as it marks a defining national moment in how Ireland found hope in the face of a catastrophic tragedy.
“Hope is something we all need right now.”
An illustration of the Irish begging for food during the Irish potato famine of the mid-1800sMinister of Tourism, Culture, Art, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, Catherine Martin TD, said: “The Great Famine has been widely recognized as the single most significant event in modern Irish history.
“I welcome the work of RTÉ and UCC and their partners in the production of this documentary and associated online material which will provide a valuable and accessible resource for students of that terrible time, both at home and abroad.
“Promoting a deeper understanding of historical events is the coherent theme of the government’s approach to commemoration.”
Hunger: The Story of the Irish Famine is on RTÉ One tonight with the second part airing December 7 at 9.15pm
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