No Tears

2002-01-14 Drama 0

Based on the hepatitis C scandal that rocked Ireland in the mid-1990s. Two very different women discover that they have been infected with hepatitis C by a contaminated anti-D injection years before. Despite the devastating effects on the women and their families, they unite in a campaign group to take on the health authorities and expose the evasions and lies of the political and bureaucratic establishment.

Storyline

First Aired

2002-01-14
Last Aired

2002-02-04
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

4
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

RTÉ One

Keywords:

scandal public health

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

Kitty Fogarty and Grainne McFadden discover that they have been infected by a contaminated Anti-D inje...More

Kitty Fogarty and Grainne McFadden discover that they have been infected by a contaminated Anti-D injection years before.Less

50mins 2002-01-14

2. Episode 2

Kitty is tested at the Blood Bank in Dublin. In Donegal, Grainne goes to her GP to be screened.

Kitty is tested at the Blood Bank in Dublin. In Donegal, Grainne goes to her GP to be screened.Less

51mins 2002-01-21

3. Episode 3

The Positive Action group appoints solicitors as they want a health package for all infected women, an...More

The Positive Action group appoints solicitors as they want a health package for all infected women, an investigation into the cause of the infection, and an admission of liability and compensation. Kitty and Monica have to face how their condition is affecting their families.Less

51mins 2002-01-28

4. Episode 4

The government keeps up the pressure. Grainne is refused leave to remain anonymous in court and warned...More

The government keeps up the pressure. Grainne is refused leave to remain anonymous in court and warned that if she loses the case, costs will be sought. But then Positive Action find proof that the BTSB knew of the contaminated blood and sanctioned a cover-up.Less