Charlie(TV series)
| Charlie | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Charlie Haughey |
| Written by | Colin Teevan |
| Directed by | Kenneth Glenaan |
| Starring | Aidan Gillen Tom Vaughan-Lawlor Peter O'Meara Lucy Cohu Risteard Cooper Gavin O'ConnorFíonna Hewitt Twamley |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 1 |
| No.of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Peter Robertson |
| Editor | Nathan Nugent |
| Running time | 72 minutes |
| Production companies | Touchpaper Television Element Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | RTÉ |
| Release | January 4– January 18, 2015 |
Charlieis ahistorical dramamini-series broadcast on RTÉ Television. The show premiered on 4 January 2015 at 21:30 onRTÉ Oneand onRTÉ Player.[1] The show depicts the central figure of Irish politics in the 1980s,Charles Haughey.This drama is based on real events, exploring the emergence of modernIrelandthrough the rise and fall of Charles Haughey.[2]
Plot
[edit]The drama is set in democratic Ireland in the late 1970s. Charlie Haughey is the Taoiseach of Ireland, (portrayed byAidan Gillen) and his loyal servant, P.J Mara (portrayed byTom Vaughan-Lawlor). The main focus of the drama is on Haughey and his circle, and the drama largely remains true to life while capturing the excitement and menace that was in the air.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Aidan GillenasCharles Haughey
- Tom Vaughan-LawlorasP. J. Mara
- Lucy CohuasTerry Keane
- Peter O'MearaasBrian Lenihan Snr
- Risteárd Cooperas Dermot Nally
- Gavin O'ConnorasSeán Doherty
- Marcus Lamb asDes O'Malley
- Edward MacLiamasRay McSharry
- Peter Gowen asGeorge Colley
- Frankie McCafferty asDes Traynor
- Fergal McElherron asAlbert Reynolds
- John Connorsas Jimmy
- Jody O'Neill asGeraldine Kennedy
- Rory Nolan asCharlie McCreevy
- Gus McDonagh asBertie Ahern
- Sinead Watters as Jacinta
- Frances Tomeltyas Sarah Haughey
- Laurence KinlanasTony Gregory
- Andrew Stanleyas Gallagher
- David Herlihy asRay Burke
- Fíonna Hewitt Twamleyas Philomena
Episodes
[edit] | Thissection needs aplot summary.(March 2024) |
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Rise" | Kenneth Glenaan | Colin Teevan | January 4, 2015 | |
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Charlie looks to get approval within theFianna Fáilparty as he goes up against party leaderJack Lynchfor leadership. | |||||
| 2 | "GUBU" | Kenneth Glenaan | Colin Teevan | January 11, 2015 | |
| 3 | "Fall" | Charlie McCarthy | Colin Teevan | January 18, 2015 | |
References
[edit]- ^"RTÉ One's new drama Charlie to air on 4 January 2015".RTE Press Pack.4 December 2014.Archivedfrom the original on 6 January 2015.Retrieved6 January2015.
- ^"Charlie: First Review".Irish Independent.4 January 2015.Archivedfrom the original on 6 January 2015.Retrieved6 January2015.
- ^"So after all the hype was episode one of Charlie actually any good".The Journal.5 January 2015.Archivedfrom the original on 6 January 2015.Retrieved6 January2015.