Episodes
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| 01 | 01 | 19940608 | 20110404/05 (BBC7) 20121228 (BBC7) 20121229 (BBC7) 20170425 (BBC7) 20170426 (BBC7) 20201009 (BBC7) 20201010 (BBC7) 20231101 (BBC7) 20231102 (BBC7) | Trouble brews when the McConkey sisters join forces with hotel owner, Phonsie Doherty to campaign for the demolition of the Georgian courthouse to make way for a car park. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1953, before the days of mass tourism in Ireland - and proper plumbing in every home. Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonner - Gerard McSorley Rev Samuel Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy RL Watson - Roma Tomelty O'Brollochain - Kevin Flood First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1994. The sleepy Irish town rumbles into life at plans to demolish the courthouse for a car park Set in 1953, the sleepy Irish town rumbles into life at plans to demolish the courthouse for a car park. Starring TP McKenna. | |
| 01 | 02 | 19940615 | 20110411/12 (BBC7) 20130104 (BBC7) 20130105 (BBC7) 20170502 (BBC7) 20170503 (BBC7) 20201016 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20231108 (BBC7) 20231109 (BBC7) | A 'gramophone record recital' is the Irish town's cultural highlight of 1953 - the start of something big? Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Eithne Ni Phartalain - Marcella Riordan Aubrey Frawley - Dominic Letts First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1994. The highlight of the cultural week in Ballylenon is a 'gramophone record recital'. A gramophone record recital is the Irish town's cultural highlight of 1953 - the start of something big? A gramophone record recital is the Irish town's cultural highlight of 1953 - the start of something big? Stars TP McKenna. A 'gramophone record recital' is the Irish town's cultural highlight of 1953 - the start of something big? Stars TP McKenna. | |
| 01 | 03 | 19940622 | 20110418/19 (BBC7) 20130111 (BBC7) 20130112 (BBC7) 20170509 (BBC7) 20170510 (BBC7) 20201023 (BBC7) 20201024 (BBC7) 20231115 (BBC7) 20231116 (BBC7) | Vera's eavesdropping days are threatened by the Irish town's new automatic telephone exchange. Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Peg Sweeney - Anna Manahan Joe MacMonagle - Kevin Flood Post Office Engineer - Robert Patterson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1994. Vera's eavesdropping days are threatened by the Irish town's new automatic exchange. Vera's eavesdropping days are threatened by the Irish town's new automatic exchange. More goings-on in 1953. Stars TP McKenna. | |
| 01 | 04 | 19940629 | 20110425/26 (BBC7) 20130118 (BBC7) 20130119 (BBC7) 20170516 (BBC7) 20170517 (BBC7) 20201030 (BBC7) 20201031 (BBC7) 20231122 (BBC7) 20231123 (BBC7) | The battle commences to bring the opera festival to Killycromper Hall. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1953, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home. Written by Christopher Fitz-Simon. Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Boal, John Hewitt as Guard Gallagher and Gerard McSorley as Stumpy Bonnar. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1994. Vivienne Hawthorne - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley. Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes, First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1994. The battle commences to bring the opera festival to Killycromper Hall. More events of 1953 in the Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. | |
| 01 | 05 | 19940706 | 20110502/03 (BBC7) 20130125 (BBC7) 20130126 (BBC7) 20170523 (BBC7) 20170524 (BBC7) 20201106 (BBC7) 20201107 (BBC7) 20231129 (BBC7) 20231130 (BBC7) | Phonsie calls in a few favours from his friend Joe MacMonagle. Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Aubrey Frawley - Dominic Letts Jonathan Ffrench O'Dowd - Wesley Murphy Primrose Ffrench O'Dowd - Marcella Riordan First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994. Phonsie calls in a few favours from his friend Joe MacMonagle. More events of 1953 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. | |
| 01 | 06 LAST | 19940713 | 20110509/10 (BBC7) 20130201 (BBC7) 20130202 (BBC7) 20170530 (BBC7) 20170531 (BBC7) 20201113 (BBC7) 20201114 (BBC7) 20231206 (BBC7) 20231207 (BBC7) | Will the '1000 Years' Festival mark the end of the old courthouse battle? Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Canon Friel - Kevin Flood Aubrey Frawley - Dominic Letts First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994. Will the 1000 Years Festival mark the end of the old courthouse battle? It's summer 1953. Will the 1000 Years Festival mark the end of the old courthouse battle? It's summer 1953 in the Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. | |
| 02 | 01 | 19950718 | 20110516/17 (BBC7) 20130404 (BBC7) 20130405 (BBC7) 20171010 (BBC7) 20171011 (BBC7) 20201218 (BBC7) 20201219 (BBC7) 20240124 (BBC7) 20240125 (BBC7) | Already divided over the proposed demolition of an 18th-century court house to make way for the Swilly Arms' car park, the town's Development Association seems set for open confrontation. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1954, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home. Phonsie Doherty - T.P. McKenna Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Packy McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar Josie Doherty - Ciara McKeown First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995. The town's Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna. It's 1954 in the sleepy Irish town, and the Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna. | |
| 02 | 02 | 19950725 | 20110523/24 (BBC7) 20130411 (BBC7) 20130412 (BBC7) 20171017 (BBC7) 20171018 (BBC7) 20201225 (BBC7) 20201226 (BBC7) 20240131 (BBC7) 20240201 (BBC7) | Phonsie and his diminutive sidekick, columnist Stumpy Bonnar, battle to keep young Josie from the clutches of Packy McGoldrick, but have they met their match? Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1954, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home. Phonsie Doherty - T.P. McKenna Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Packy McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar Josie Doherty - Ciara McKeown First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995. Phonsie and Stumpy struggle to keep Josie from Packy McGoldrick's clutches. Phonsie and Stumpy struggle to keep Josie away from Packy McGoldrick's clutches. It's 1954 in the Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. | |
| 02 | 03 | 19950801 | 20110530/31 (BBC7) 20130418 (BBC7) 20130419 (BBC7) 20171024 (BBC7) 20171025 (BBC7) 20210101 (BBC7) 20210102 (BBC7) 20240207 (BBC7) 20240208 (BBC7) | With clergy rumours buzzing - Vera McConkey's extra busy in the telephone exchange Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1954, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home. Phonsie Doherty - T.P. McKenna Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Packy McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar Josie Doherty - Ciara McKeown Rev Samual Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy Mr. Mawhinney - Harry Towb First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995. With clergy rumours buzzing, Vera is extra busy in the telephone exchange. It's 1954 in the Irish town, and with clergy rumours buzzing, Vera is extra busy in the telephone exchange. Stars TP McKenna. | |
| 02 | 04 LAST | 19950808 | 20110606/07 (BBC7) 20130425 (BBC7) 20130426 (BBC7) 20171031 (BBC7) 20171101 (BBC7) 20171104 (BBC7) 20210108 (BBC7) 20210109 (BBC7) 20240214 (BBC7) 20240215 (BBC7) | After 'overhearing' that Reverend Hawthorne is leaving Ballylenon for a larger congregation, telephone operator Vera McConkey loses no time in communicating the good news to the local newspaper, The Vindicator. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1954, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home. Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Boal, John Hewitt as Guard Gallagher, Charlie Bonnar as Packy McGoldrick, Ciara McKeown as Josie Doherty and Gerard Murphy as Rev Samuel Hawthorne. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995. Vera tells the newspaper all the clergy latest, but there's disappointment. Vera tells the newspaper all the clergy latest, but there's disappointment. It's 1954 in the Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. From 1995. | |
| 03 | 01 | 19960604 | 20110613/14 (BBC7) 20130627 (BBC7) 20130628 (BBC7) 20180116 (BBC7) 20180117 (BBC7) 20210827 (BBC7) 20210828 (BBC7) 20240320 (BBC7) 20240321 (BBC7) | It's time for the Tidy Village Competition, but the inevitable factions emerge. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1955, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home. Phonsie Doherty - T McKenna .. Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Parky McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996. It's time for the Tidy Village Competition, but the inevitable factions emerge. Events move on to Summer 1955. Stars TP McKenna. | |
| 03 | 02 | 19960611 | 20110620/21 (BBC7) 20130704 (BBC7) 20130705 (BBC7) 20180123 (BBC7) 20180124 (BBC7) 20210903 (BBC7) 20210904 (BBC7) 20240327 (BBC7) 20240328 (BBC7) | A distinguished relative's arrival rings the alarm for Vera McConkey. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1955, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home. Phonsie Doherty - T McKenna .. Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Parky McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar Sister Gabriel - Marcella Riordan Josie Doherty - Cathy White First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996. A distinguished relative's arrival rings the alarm for Vera McConkey. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. | |
| 03 | 03 | 19960618 | 20110627/28 (BBC7) 20130711 (BBC7) 20130712 (BBC7) 20180130 (BBC7) 20180131 (BBC7) 20210910 (BBC7) 20210911 (BBC7) 20240403 (BBC7) 20240404 (BBC7) | It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset. CAST: Phonsie Doherty - T.P. McKenna Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Sister Gabriel - Marcella Riordan Rev. Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy Set in County Donegal in the - 50s, this sitcom ran to thirty episodes over six series between 1994 and 1999. After a ten-year hiatus, there were two subsequent series in 2009 and 2010. Producer: Eoin O'Callaghan First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996. Set in County Donegal in the ‘50s, this sitcom ran to thirty episodes over six series between 1994 and 1999. After a ten-year hiatus, there were two subsequent series in 2009 and 2010. The BBC's plan to record a programme at the church causes some upset. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. From June 1996. | |
| 03 | 04 LAST | 19960625 | 20110704/05 (BBC7) 20130718 (BBC7) 20130719 (BBC7) 20180206 (BBC7) 20180207 (BBC7) 20210917 (BBC7) 20210918 (BBC7) | A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations. CAST: Phonsie Doherty - T.P. McKenna Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Reverend Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1996. | |
| 04 | 01 | 19971203 | 20110711/12 (BBC7) 20130905 (BBC7) 20130906 (BBC7) 20180327 (BBC7) 20180328 (BBC7) 20211029 (BBC7) 20211030 (BBC7) | The discovery that a ramshackle cottage may have belonged to the family of US President, Herbert Hoover presents Phonsie with a major financial opportunity. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1955, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home. Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Peg Sweeney - Anna Manahan Rev Samuel Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1997. Phonsie gets excited by the discovery linked to a ramshackle cottage. | |
| 04 | 02 | 19971210 | 20110718/19 (BBC7) 20130912 (BBC7) 20130913 (BBC7) 20180403 (BBC7) 20180404 (BBC7) 20211105 (BBC7) 20211106 (BBC7) | The death of Canon Friel causes upset amongst the faithful and ruins Phonsie Doherty's plans... Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1955, before the days of mass tourism and proper plumbing in every home. Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Rev Samuel Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1997. Canon Friel's death causes upset and ruins Phonsie Doherty's plans. | |
| 04 | 03 | 19971217 | 20110725/26 (BBC7) 20130919 (BBC7) 20130920 (BBC7) 20180410 (BBC7) 20180411 (BBC7) 20211112 (BBC7) 20211113 (BBC7) | Tongues are wagging. Certain weddings are due and some folk aren't happy... Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1955. Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Rev Samuel Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy Josie Doherty - Cathy White Packy McGoldrick - Tim Loane First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1997. Tongues are wagging. Certain weddings are due, and some folk aren't happy. | |
| 04 | 04 LAST | 19971224 | 20110801/02 (BBC7) 20130926 (BBC7) 20130927 (BBC7) 20180417 (BBC7) 20180418 (BBC7) 20211119 (BBC7) 20211120 (BBC7) | A phone call gives Phonsie the ammunition to deal with Packy McGoldrick. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal, in 1955. Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Rev Samuel Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy Josie Doherty - Cathy White Packy McGoldrick - Tim Loane First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1997. | |
| 05 | 01 | 19980615 | 20110808/09 (BBC7) 20131114 (BBC7) 20131115 (BBC7) 20180904 (BBC7) 20180905 (BBC7) 20220114 (BBC7) 20220115 (BBC7) | Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home sparks much speculation. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956. Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Boal - Aine McCartney Packy McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar Peg Sweeney - Marcella Riordan Father O'Flatley - John Guiney First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998. Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home is the cause of much speculation. | |
| 05 | 02 | 19980622 | 20110815/16 (BBC7) 20131121 (BBC7) 20131122 (BBC7) 20180911 (BBC7) 20180912 (BBC7) 20220121 (BBC7) 20220122 (BBC7) | Guard Gallagher gets new lodgings, as arguments rage over President Hoover's cottage. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956. Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Hawthorne - Aine McCartney Rev Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy Peg Sweeney - Marcella Riordan Father O'Flatley - John Guiney Packy McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998. The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures. | |
| 05 | 03 | 19980629 | 20110822/23 (BBC7) 20131128 (BBC7) 20131129 (BBC7) 20180918 (BBC7) 20180919 (BBC7) 20220128 (BBC7) 20220129 (BBC7) | Some residents try to ensure the cottage sale goes ahead without a hitch. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956. Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Hawthorne - Aine McCartney Packy McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar Josie Doherty - Cathy White First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998. How far will some residents go to make sure that the sale of a certain cottage suceeds? | |
| 05 | 04 | 19980706 | 20110829/30 (BBC7) 20131205 (BBC7) 20131206 (BBC7) 20180925 (BBC7) 20180926 (BBC7) 20220204 (BBC7) 20220205 (BBC7) | Guard Gallagher gets new lodgings, as arguments rage over the cottage. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, County Donegal in 1956. Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Vivienne Hawthorne - Aine McCartney Rev Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy Peg Sweeney - Marcella Riordan Father O'Flatley - John Guiney Packy McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998. Guard Gallagher moves into new lodgings, as the arguments rage over the cottage. | |
| 05 | 05 | 19980713 | 20110905/06 (BBC7) 20131212 (BBC7) 20131213 (BBC7) 20181002 (BBC7) 20181003 (BBC7) 20220211 (BBC7) 20220212 (BBC7) | Wrangling over the Hoover cottage continues, as Stompy's protest backfires. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, County Donegal in 1956. Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Mrs McFinney - Aine McCartney Stumpy Bonnat - Gerard McSorley Josie Doherty - Cathy White Packy McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar Bohunkus Smith - BJ Hogg First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1998. The Hoover cottage wrangling continues as Stompy's railway protest back-fires. | |
| 05 | 06 LAST | 19980720 | 20110912/13 (BBC7) 20131219 (BBC7) 20131220 (BBC7) 20181009 (BBC7) 20181010 (BBC7) 20220218 (BBC7) 20220219 (BBC7) | The Americans are desperate to identify the owner of the Hoover cottage. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, County Donegal in 1956. Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Mrs McFinney - Aine McCartney Reverend Hawthorne - Gerard Murphy Stumpy Bonnat - Gerard McSorley Packy McGoldrick - Charlie Bonnar First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998. | |
| 06 | 01 | 19990618 | 20110919/20 (BBC7) 20131226 (BBC7) 20131227 (BBC7) 20190226 (BBC7) 20190227 (BBC7) | Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to take part in a singing competition in New York. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956. Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Hawthorne, Gerard Murphy as the Reverend Hawthorne and John Hewitt as Guard Gallagher. Directed at BBC Belfast by Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998. Phonsie is keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in a New York competition. | |
| 06 | 02 | 19990625 | 20110926/27 (BBC7) 20140102 (BBC7) 20140103 (BBC7) 20190305 (BBC7) 20190306 (BBC7) | Phonsie's looking forward to the rich profits Guard Gallagher's singing trip to New York will generate for Ballylenon - and himself... Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956. Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Hawthorne, John Hewitt as Guard Gallagher, Gerard McSorley as Stumpy Bonnar and Charlie Bonnar as Packy McGoldrick. Directed at BBC Belfast by Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998. Guard Gallagher's impending trip to the Big Apple sparks a lot of gossip. | |
| 06 | 03 | 19990702 | 20111003/04 (BBC7) 20140109 (BBC7) 20140110 (BBC7) 20190312 (BBC7) 20190313 (BBC7) | Speculation over the Hoover cottage – and who will accompany Guard Gallagher to New York? Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956. Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Hawthorne, John Hewitt as Guard Gallagher and Gerard McSorley as Stumpy Bonnar. Directed at BBC Belfast by Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1999. It's 1956. Speculation continues over Guard Gallagher's trip and the Hoover cottage. | |
| 06 | 04 | 19990709 | 20111010/11 (BBC7) 20140116 (BBC7) 20140117 (BBC7) 20190319 (BBC7) 20190320 (BBC7) | Residents await news of Guard Gallagher's performance in New York while the Hawthornes fret about their declining congregation. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956. Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Hawthorne, Gerard Murphy as Rev Samuel Hawthorne, Gerard McSorley as Stumpy Bonnar, Ali White as Josie Doherty and Charlie Bonnar as Packy McGoldrick. Directed at BBC Belfast by Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998. The residents await news from New York, and the Hawthornes are fretting. | |
| 06 | 05 | 19990716 | 20111017/18 (BBC7) 20140123 (BBC7) 20140124 (BBC7) 20190326 (BBC7) 20190327 (BBC7) | Following Guard Gallagher's successful performance in New York, Phonsie's lured back a tourist executive to promote the town... Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956. Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Hawthorne, Gerard Murphy as Rev Samuel Hawthorne, Gerard McSorley as Stumpy Bonnar, Charlie Bonnar as Packy McGoldrick and John Hewitt as Guard Gallagher. Directed at BBC Belfast by Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998. Phonsie's plans perturb the locals, but Muriel's accident proves a blessing. | |
| 06 | 06 LAST | 19990723 | 20111024/25 (BBC7) 20140130 (BBC7) 20140131 (BBC7) 20190402 (BBC7) 20190403 (BBC7) | Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on? Starring TP McKenna as Phonsie Doherty, Margaret D'Arcy as Muriel McConkey, Stella McCusker as Vera McConkey, Aine McCartney as Vivienne Hawthorne, Gerard Murphy as Rev Samuel Hawthorne, Charlie Bonnar as Packy McGoldrick, Ali White as Josie Doherty and John Hewitt as Guard Gallagher. Directed at BBC Belfast by Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998. | |
| 07 | 01 | 20091125 | 20111226/27 (BBC7) 20140306 (BBC7) 20140307 (BBC7) 20190618 (BBC7) 20190619 (BBC7) | When Muriel experiences a 'miraculous apparition' whilst on pilgrimage to Lourdes, Phonsie Doherty is quick to seize on its business potential for Ballylenon. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1959. Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Vivienne Hawthorne - Annie McCartney Rev Samuel Hawthorne - Miche Doherty Stumpy Bonner - Gerard McSorley Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009. Muriel returns from a pilgrimage. Phonsie is quick to capitalise. | |
| 07 | 02 | 20091202 | 20120102/03 (BBC7) 20140313 (BBC7) 20140314 (BBC7) 20190625 (BBC7) 20190626 (BBC7) | Customers to Miss Maconchy's shop have increased significantly since her 'vision' at Lourdes. But Mrs Vivienne Hawthorne, wonders if the census that disclosed a fall in her congregation was tampered with..? Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1959. Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Vivienne Hawthorne - Annie McCartney Rev Samuel Hawthorne - Miche Doherty Stumpy Bonner - Gerard McSorley Terry Black - Mark Lambert Consuela Dooley - Cathy Belton Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009. Phonsie conspires with Stumpy to make the most of Muriel's status. | |
| 07 | 03 | 20091209 | 20120109/10 (BBC7) 20140320 (BBC7) 20140321 (BBC7) 20190702 (BBC7) 20190703 (BBC7) | Phonsie Doherty treats Muriel Maconchy to a meal, and Bernie Gallagher is back in town... Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1959. Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Vivienne Hawthorne - Annie McCartney Stumpy Bonner - Gerard McSorley Guard Gallagher - Frankie McCafferty Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009. Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town. | |
| 07 | 04 | 20091216 | 20120116/17 (BBC7) 20140327 (BBC7) 20140328 (BBC7) 20190709 (BBC7) 20190710 (BBC7) | Monsignor McFadden has declared that Miss Maconchy's alleged 'vision' at Lourdes needs careful investigation - jeopardising Phonsie Doherty's plans for a festival of light. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1959. Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Vivienne Hawthorne - Annie McCartney Stumpy Bonner - Gerard McSorley Rev Samuel Hawthorne - Miche Doherty Aubrey Frawley - Matthew Addis Daniel O'Searcaigh - James Greene Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009. Phonsie manages to find another venue for his 1959 'Festival of Light'. Phonsie manages to find another venue for his 1959 Festival of Light. | |
| 07 | 05 | 20091223 | 20120123/24 (BBC7) 20140403 (BBC7) 20140404 (BBC7) 20190716 (BBC7) 20190717 (BBC7) | Bernard Gallagher has resigned from the police force to take up a singing career. Whilst lodging with the Maconchy sisters at the Post Office, he makes a devastating discovery... Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1959. Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Vivienne Hawthorne - Annie McCartney Stumpy Bonner - Gerard McSorley Guard Gallagher - Frankie McCafferty Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009. Bernard Gallagher makes a shockingly gruesome discovery. | |
| 07 | 06 LAST | 20091230 | 20120130/31 (BBC7) 20140410 (BBC7) 20140411 (BBC7) 20190723 (BBC7) 20190724 (BBC7) 20100106 (R4) | The question as to exactly how long Councillor Maconchy has been dead is silenced when the sisters claim to have observed Guard Gallagher wearing one of Muriel's dresses... Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1959. Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Vivienne Hawthorne - Annie McCartney Stumpy Bonner - Gerard McSorley Guard Gallagher - Frankie McCafferty Matthew Addis - Aubrey Frawley Mark Lambert - Terry Black Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009. 1959 in the quiet Irish town and Mr Gallagher has made a discovery. With Gerard Murphy. | |
| 08 | 01 | Return Of The Native | 20110126 | 20141009/10 (BBC7) 20191121 (BBC7) 20191122 (BBC7) | The unexpected return of Guard Gallagher spells trouble for the McConkeys. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in the 1960s. ~Ballylenon, County Donegal. Pop. 1,999 was founded by St Lenon of Padua, when he fell into the river at this spot in 953. Ballylenon is situated on the shores of Lough Swilly with entrancing views of Muckish Mountain, in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. (Note: Ballylenon is a fictional name, but the other landmarks are identifiable.) Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Mrs Vivienne Hawthorne - Aine McCartney Rev Samuel Hawthorne - Dermot Crowley Stumpy' Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Guard Gallagher - Frankie McCafferty Daniel O'Searcaigh - James Greene Monsignor McFadden - Niall Cusack Aubrey Frawley - Chris McHallem Polly Acton - Joanna Munro Eamonn Doyle - Patrick Fitzsymons Mr Boylan - Derek Bailey Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2011. Guard Gallagher's unexpected return from America spells trouble for the McConkeys. |
| 08 | 02 | Of Art And Apparitions | 20110202 | 20141016/17 (BBC7) 20191128 (BBC7) 20191129 (BBC7) | Muriel thinks an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in the 1960s. ~Ballylenon, County Donegal. Pop. 1,999 was founded by St Lenon of Padua, when he fell into the river at this spot in 953. Ballylenon is situated on the shores of Lough Swilly with entrancing views of Muckish Mountain, in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. (Note: Ballylenon is a fictional name, but the other landmarks are identifiable.) Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Mrs Vivienne Hawthorne - Aine McCartney Rev. Samuel Hawthorne - Dermot Crowley Kevin 'Stumpy' Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Guard Gallagher - Frankie McCafferty Daniel O'Searcaigh - James Greene Monsignor McFadden - Niall Cusack Aubrey Frawley - Chris McHallem Polly Acton - Joanna Munro Eamonn Doyle - Patrick Fitzsymons Mr Boylan - Derek Bailey Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2011. Muriel decides that an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious. |
| 08 | 03 | More News Than Is Fit To Print | 20110209 | 20141023/24 (BBC7) 20191205 (BBC7) 20191206 (BBC7) | Jobless Stumpy applies for a post as a journalist with The Vindicator. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in the 1960s. ~Ballylenon, County Donegal. Pop. 1,999 was founded by St Lenon of Padua, when he fell into the river at this spot in 953. Ballylenon is situated on the shores of Lough Swilly with entrancing views of Muckish Mountain, in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. (Note: Ballylenon is a fictional name, but the other landmarks are identifiable.) Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConke - Stella McCusker Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Mrs Vivienne Hawthorne - Aine McCartney Rev. Samuel Hawthorne - Dermot Crowley Kevin 'Stumpy' Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Guard Gallagher - Frankie McCafferty Daniel O'Searcaigh - James Greene Monsignor McFadden - Niall Cusack Aubrey Frawley - Chris McHallem Polly Acton - Joanna Munro Eamonn Doylev - Patrick Fitzsymons Mr Boylan - Derek Bailey Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2011. |
| 08 | 04 | Agroturismo In Irlande | 20110216 | 20141030/31 (BBC7) 20191212 (BBC7) 20191213 (BBC7) | Phonsie urges the residents of Ballylenon to grab agritourism grants with both hands. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in the 1960s. ~Ballylenon, County Donegal. Pop. 1,999 was founded by St Lenon of Padua, when he fell into the river at this spot in 953. Ballylenon is situated on the shores of Lough Swilly with entrancing views of Muckish Mountain, in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. (Note: Ballylenon is a fictional name, but the other landmarks are identifiable.) Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Mrs Vivienne Hawthorne - Aine McCartney Rev. Samuel Hawthorne - Dermot Crowley Kevin 'Stumpy' Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Guard Gallagher - Frankie McCafferty Daniel O'Searcaigh - James Greene Monsignor McFadden - Niall Cusack Aubrey Frawley - Chris McHallem Polly Acton - Joanna Munro Eamonn Doyle - Patrick Fitzsymons Mr Boylan - Derek Bailey Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2011. Phonsie urges Ballylenon to grab agritourism grants with both hands. |
| 08 | 05 | Crime Fiction | 20110223 | 20141106/07 (BBC7) 20191219 (BBC7) 20191220 (BBC7) | A writer finds the local denizens of Ballylenon ideal for a salacious work of fiction... Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in the 1960s. ~Ballylenon, County Donegal. Pop. 1,999 was founded by St Lenon of Padua, when he fell into the river at this spot in 953. Ballylenon is situated on the shores of Lough Swilly with entrancing views of Muckish Mountain, in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. (Note: Ballylenon is a fictional name, but the other landmarks are identifiable.) Muriel McConkey - Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey - Stella McCusker Phonsie Doherty - Gerard Murphy Mrs Vivienne Hawthorne - Aine McCartney Rev. Samuel Hawthorne - Dermot Crowley Kevin 'Stumpy' Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Guard Gallagher - Frankie McCafferty Daniel O'Searcaigh - James Greene Monsignor McFadden - Niall Cusack Aubrey Frawley - Chris McHallem Polly Acton - Joanna Munro Eamonn Doyle - Patrick Fitzsymons Mr Boylan - Derek Bailey Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2011. A writer from London finds the local denizens ideal for a salacious work of fiction. |
| 08 | 06 LAST | The Threat Of Television | 20110302 | 20141113/14 (BBC7) 20191226 (BBC7) 20191227 (BBC7) | Television is coming. For once, the Churches unite in moral outrage. Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in the 1960s. ~Ballylenon, County Donegal. Pop. 1,999 was founded by St Lenon of Padua, when he fell into the river at this spot in 953. Ballylenon is situated on the shores of Lough Swilly with entrancing views of Muckish Mountain, in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. (Note: Ballylenon is a fictional name, but the other landmarks are identifiable.) Muriel McConkey -Margaret D'Arcy Vera McConkey -Stella McCusker Phonsie Doherty -Gerard Murphy Mrs Vivienne Hawthorne -Aine McCartney Rev. Samuel Hawthorne -Dermot Crowley Kevin 'Stumpy' Bonnar - Gerard McSorley Guard Gallagher -Frankie McCafferty Daniel O'Searcaigh - James Greene Monsignor McFadden - Niall Cusack Aubrey Frawley - Chris McHallem Polly Acton - Joanna Munro Eamonn Doyle - Patrick Fitzsymons Mr Boylan - Derek Bailey Pianist: Michael Harrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2011. The idiot's lantern is coming, and for once, the churches unite in moral outrage. |