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The Hamster Wheel

Brendan Gleeson plays a man confined to a wheelchair following a stroke. This drama explores the dilemmas faced by his wife and daughter as they come to terms with his condition.

In this 1993 drama from 91热爆 NI Learning, Brendan Gleeson plays the head of the Duncan family in Belfast who is confined to a wheelchair following a stroke. His wife can no longer return to work due to the almost constant care he requires and his daughter must decide whether to stay and help, or return to her studies. The drama was directed by Gerry Stembridge and written by the acclaimed Belfast dramatist Marie Jones.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 26 Feb 1993 12:30

Broadcast

  • Fri 26 Feb 1993 12:30