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Broken

Drama series about a well-respected Catholic priest presiding over a large parish on the outskirts of a major city in northern England.

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Cast & Crew See All

Sean Bean
Father Michael Kerrigan
Fin Campbell
Young Father Michael
Adrian Dunbar
Father Peter Flaherty

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Christina

56 mins

Michael Kerrigan is a dedicated, middle-aged priest in a run-down Northern parish, caring for the seriously ill mother who contributed to his miserable childhood. Christina Fitzsimmons is a beleaguered single mother of three, sacked from her lowly paid job for taking money from the till and preparing for her little girl's communion. Already struggling on meagre benefits her financial worries increase when her mother dies and she cannot pay for the funeral. However she keeps the death from her sister in order to claim their mother's pension. When she asks for Michael's help he becomes aware of the deception.

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Awards

  • 2017 - RTS North West Television Award - Best Production (Craft) - winner
  • 2018 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Supporting Actress - nominated
  • 2018 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Leading Actor - winner
  • 2018 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actor - nominated

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