Stardust (miniseries) explained

Genre:True Story
Starring:Ger Ryan, Allen Leech
Country:Ireland
Language:English
Num Episodes:2
Producer:Brackside Merlin Films
Runtime:52 minutes
Network:RTÉ One

Stardust is a 2006 miniseries produced for RTÉ by Brackside Merlin Films. The first episode surrounds the night a fire broke out at the Stardust Disco in North Dublin on 14 February 1981, in which 48 people died. The second episode depicts the search for answers and justice by families and survivors. It was screened over two nights on the 25th anniversary of the incident in 2006.[1] It was shortlisted for best miniseries at the 2006 Monte-Carlo Television Festival.[2] [3] The relatives of some victims were against its production.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mixed reaction to 'Stardust' drama.
  2. Web site: Stardust drama shortlisted for TV award.
  3. Web site: Stardust drama up for top TV award. 21 June 2006.
  4. Web site: Stardust relatives raging over RTE drama on tragedy.