Family
Family
Limited Series 1994 · 4 eps · ★ 8.0 · Drama
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The Spencer family live in a working class estate in Dublin.
Created by Roddy Doyle
Network: RTÉ One
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Ger Ryan Paula Spencer -
Sean McGinley Charlo Spencer -
Neilí Conroy Nicola Spencer -
Barry Ward John Paul Spencer
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