Helen Behan
Helen Behan is an accomplished actor and former nurse, best known for her role as the narrator of the documentary 'Emerald Nightingales – Irish Nurses in the NHS,' which highlights the significant contributions of Irish women to the British healthcare system. Through her narration, Behan brings to life the poignant stories of those who left Ireland for nursing opportunities in the UK, reflecting on the challenges they faced and the impact they made on the NHS.
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Recent news mentions
Helen Behan co-starred in a Channel 4 miniseries about childhood sexual abuse.
‘A modern masterpiece’: writer Jack Thorne’s best TV shows – from This Is England to Adolescence | Television
United Kingdom· 2026-02-06
Helen Behan portrays Leonard's doting mother in the show.
Droll Dublin dramedy narrated by Julia Roberts is Normal People for nerds – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-21
Helen Behan plays Pauline, an old friend of Christy's mother who runs a local hair salon.
Clattering, noisy, joyful portrait of life in a troubled north Cork suburb – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Helen Behan narrates the documentary Emerald Nightingales, which celebrates the contribution of Irish nurses to British healthcare.
A wave of women who were Ireland’s loss and Britain’s gain – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28