Air date: 2010-09-22

Runtime: 48 min

The story of shopkeeper, tobacconist and old Fenian Tom Clarke who many believe was the brains and driving force behind the 1916 Easter Rising.

Air date: 2010-09-29

Runtime: 47 min

James Connolly was born to Irish parents in the slums of Edinburgh and joined the British Army by lying about his age when he was just 15.

Air date: 2010-10-06

Runtime: 47 min

Joseph Mary Plunkett was born in 26 Upper Fitzwilliam in Dublin in 1887 to a very well to do family.

Air date: 2010-10-13

Runtime: 47 min

Air date: 2010-10-20

Runtime: 47 min

Seán Mac Diarmada was born in Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim on February 28th 1883.

Air date: 2010-10-27

Runtime: 46 min

Éamonn Ceannt was born Edward Thomas Kent in Ballymoe County Galway on September 21st 1881. His father was a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary and when he retired in 1882 he moved the whole family to Dublin where young Edward grew up.

Air date: 2010-11-03

Runtime: 49 min

Patrick Henry Pearse was born in 27 Great Brunswick Street (Now Pearse Street) on November 10th 1879. He was a poet, teacher, barrister and writer, but to many he is seen as the embodiment of the 1916 Rising.