The political and personal life of Charlie Haughey during his time in office.
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Episode 1
Rise
In 1979 Irish Minister for Health, Charles J. Haughey confounds his critics and succeeds in his bid to become Taoiseach, championed by a close circle of allies.
Episode 2
GUBU
In 1982, Charles J Haughey seizes his opportunity to regain power and to lead Ireland onto the stage of World politics - but domestic complications conspire to bring him down.
Episode 3
Fall
It's 1989 and Charles J Haughey has been leading Ireland for a few years but the majority he has always craved remains elusive. A bid for absolute power and a fitting legacy leaves him exposed as his enemies circle.
Frances Tomelty
Sarah Haughey
Gavin O'Connor
Seán Doherty
Peter O'Meara
Brian Lenihan
Fergal McElherron
Albert Reynolds
Risteard Cooper
Dermot Nally
Aidan Gillen
Charles J. Haughey
Lucy Cohu
Terry Keane
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
PJ Mara
Reach thousands of daily viewers · size 970 x 90
2019 · ★ 7.1
2011 · ★ 6.5
2013 · ★ 7.4
2025 · ★ 7.0
2022 · ★ 6.7
2006 · ★ 7.4
2024 · ★ 6.8
2016 · ★ 6.5
2021 · ★ 7.0
2016 · ★ 7.8
2010 · ★ 6.9
2014 · ★ 7.0
2019 · ★ 8.2
2007 · ★ 6.7
2006 · ★ 7.1
1983 · ★ 7.0
2018 · ★ 7.2
2016 · ★ 6.8
2014 · ★ 7.6
2019 · ★ 7.3
