The Hunger: The Story of the Irish Famine

In the year 1845, Europe was struck by a devastating famine. The crisis was triggered when a deadly fungus, having originated in South America and escaped in the holds of cargo ships, destroyed potato crops throughout northern Europe. Over two episodes, The Hunger reveals and develops a challenging analysis of the crisis; Ireland had sufficient food but it was mostly exported -why?

[DjWellDressedMan]

Before the Irish Famine/Blight,
the Irish were the healthiest people in Europe due to eating tons of Potatoes.
You may thank your local First Nations person, who's relatives domesticated 60% of the World's food, including the potato.

[cetGT]

The english monarch at the time said to Ottoman empire to only send one boat load of spuds equal to theirs when the intention was to send few boat loads lets not forget!

[robynjackson]

So I requested that PBS put this back on their schedule for viewers. Apparently, this is still the best they will do. So disappointing!