Rebellion

Dublin is embroiled in the First World War being waged against Germany by the British. Elizabeth is training to be a doctor whilst cultivating socialist ideas through her friendship with Jimmy, a blacklisted socialist worker from the tenements. Frances is a teacher and militant Nationalist.

The Rebellion is cancelled. Jimmy abandons the proclamation he has been printing. Frances refuses to accept that her dream is in tatters while Elizabeth resigns herself to marriage and respectability. May has been called to the castle by her lover, Charles, so he can spend the Easter holiday with her. She tells him she's expecting his child.

Distressed at the civilian death toll, Arthur returns to his family but Peggy begs him not to desert as they rely on his army pay. Charles is trapped in the castle while his wife Vanessa discovers that he has got her guest May pregnant. Elizabeth tries to save Peter's life when he is shot by a sniper.

With the GPO destroyed the rebels surrender, Jimmy and Elizabeth among them. Stephen has to escort Elizabeth to prison. Charles returns home where he is powerless to prevent Vanessa from throwing May out. May is reconciled with Frances who insists she has nothing to fear as she has destroyed the stolen document.

Frances and May are persecuted by Detective Coleman, who suspects May of treason. Peggy visits Jimmy in prison but withholds forgiveness for her son's death. Ingrid attends the execution of James Connolly. Jimmy is reprieved by the authorities finally responding to public outrage.