Trespasses
Cushla Lavery (LOLA PETTIGREW), a Catholic schoolteacher and part-time barmaid in her brother Eamonn's (MARTIN McCANN) pub, begins an affair with a womanizing, older, married, Protestant barrister, Michael Agnew (TOM CULLEN), in 1970s Belfast. She lives with her mother Gina (GILLIAN ANDERSON), a widow and alcoholic. She has a platonic relationship with her teacher colleague Gerry Harkin (OISIN THOMPSON). One of Cushla's pupils is Tommy McGeown (CONLAOCH GOUGH-CUNNINGHAM), the son of a Protestant mother, Betty (EMILY TAAFFE) and a Catholic father, who is badly beaten for marrying outside his religion. Agnew defends Catholic youths who are accused of terrorism-related crimes.
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- 2025-2025
- 1 season
- PBS Distribution
- Drama
Cushla Lavery (LOLA PETTIGREW), a Catholic schoolteacher and part-time barmaid in her brother Eamonn's (MARTIN McCANN) pub, begins an affair with a womanizing, older, married, Protestant barrister, Michael Agnew (TOM CULLEN), in 1970s Belfast. She lives with her mother Gina (GILLIAN ANDERSON), a widow and alcoholic. She has a platonic relationship with her teacher colleague Gerry Harkin (OISIN THOMPSON). One of Cushla's pupils is Tommy McGeown (CONLAOCH GOUGH-CUNNINGHAM), the son of a Protestant mother, Betty (EMILY TAAFFE) and a Catholic father, who is badly beaten for marrying outside his religion. Agnew defends Catholic youths who are accused of terrorism-related crimes.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
49 mins
Cushla, a Catholic teacher, falls for a married Protestant barrister in 1975 Belfast. As passion grows in secret, sectarian violence and scrutiny close in, forcing her to risk everything for a love that defies the divide.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 50 mins
As Cushla and Michael's affair deepens, tensions rise at school and home.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 50 mins
Cushla and Michael's love deepens amid a rising sense of danger.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 48 mins
A devastated Cushla confides in her mother and Gerry before seeking out the truth.