Airdate: Three Families

Two part drama Three Families (not a very enticing title) will air in June on BBC First.

The series stars Amy James-Kelly, Sinead Keenan & Colin Morgan plus Genevieve O’Reilly, Kerri Quinn, Lola Petticrew, Owen McDonnell & Ger Ryan.

Two young newlyweds learn that their much-wanted first child will die of a fatal foetal abnormality. If they lived in England, Wales or Scotland, both families could seek a legal termination. But this is Northern Ireland, where abortion laws have been among the most restrictive in Europe. Based on true stories, Three Families is a compelling and thoughtful two-part drama from screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes. It explores the emotional background to a controversial campaign which culminated in the UK government forcing a liberalisation of the law in Northern Ireland.

Wednesdays at 8.30pm from June 9 on BBC First.