Netflix buys 1916 drama Rebellion

Bridget & Eamon to air in Britain

The sale of Rebellion to Netflix is a major coup for RTÉ.
Adrian Lynch, RTÉ channel controller Picture: Fergal Phillips

RTÉ has sold its 1916 drama Rebellion to Netflix and has licensed out its RTÉ Two comedy series Bridget & Eamon to UKTV’s comedy channel, Gold.

Rebellion, which first aired in January, will be shown on Netflix platforms worldwide, excluding Finland where it has already been acquired by Finnish ...