Oscar nominated actress Julie Walters (Billy Elliot, Educating Rita) stars as former Northern Ireland secretary Mo Mowlam in a new single drama 'Mo' for transmission on Channel 4 in 2010. Filming begins in Northern Ireland this month. The drama, written by Neil McKay (See No Evil: The Moors Murders, Innocents, Wall of Silence, Dunkirk), will be a compelling account of Mowlam's life depicting her rise to prominence in New Labour and her part in the extraordinary events that led to peace in Northern Ireland, as well as an intimate story of love and bravery. Mo Mowlam's family are in full support of the project. The all star cast also includes David Haig; Gary Lewis; Toby Jones; Adrian Dunbar; John Lynch; Eoin McCarthy and Steven Mackintosh.
- 5/26/2009
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