THE first look images for Mother’s Day, the forthcoming 90-minute factual drama about the events, aftermath and public response to the Warrington bombing of March 1993 have been released.
The film will air this autumn on BBC Two and focuses on two women living either side of the Irish Sea, brought together in the wake of the tragedy which claimed the lives of 12-year-old Tim Parry and three-year-old Johnathan Ball.
Written by Nick Leather (Murdered For Being Different), Vicky McClure (Line of Duty) plays Susan McHugh, the Dublin mother of two so outraged by the loss of young life that she organised one of the largest peace rallies in Irish history, leading thousands through the streets in protest at the continued violence of the Troubles.
Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland) plays Wendy Parry, the mother of 12 year old Tim, who lost his life in the attack which left two boys dead and many others injured.
Daniel Mays (Against The Law) will play Tim’s father Colin Parry, with David Wilmot (The Alienist) as Arthur McHugh.
Daniel was so moved by the film he recently made a special visit to the Peace centre, with his family, to meet Colin and Wendy.
Vicky McClure as Sue McHugh in Mother’s Day.
Vicky McClure and David Wilmot as Sue and Arthur McHugh.
Daniel Mays with Colin and Wendy Parry
