Who knew learning Irish could be so sexy? But the love affair in Trespasses is only part of the story

Channel 4’s new drama, based on Louise Kennedy’s debut novel, is a snapshot of Northern Ireland in the 1970s – all sectarianism, smoking, flares and chips

Michael (Tom Cullen) and Cushla (Lola Petticrew) in a scene from Trespasses. Pic: Channel 4

Who knew that learning Irish could be so sexy? Or perhaps, so dangerous?

Cushla and Michael, central characters in the new Channel 4 series Trespasses, seduce each other when he asks her to give him Irish lessons. Seriously.