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Big Country: Episode 2: Fake Wake

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Episode 2

Episode 2: Fake Wake

Fake Wake

BBC Radio Ulster - Big Country, Fake Wake

JD's only tractor blows up and Kate can't harvest her organic hemp.

Brand new comedy written by Patrick Kielty. When Maggie wins a trip to Lourdes, JD spots an opportunity to fake her death and pocket her life insurance whilst she's away.

JD's only tractor blows up and Kate can't harvest her organic hemp leaving the farm once again under threat. But when Maggie wins a trip to Lourdes, JD spots an opportunity to fake her death and pocket her life insurance whilst she's away. However, parish priest Father Brian is insisting on a wake. And Maggie returns earlier than expected.

Written by Patrick Kielty

Cast:

JD Quinn: Conleth Hill
Maggie: Pauline McLynn
Kate Quinn: Amy Huberman
Mikey Moran: Ciarán McMenamin
Dympna: Deirdre O'Kane
Henry Flynn: Pat Mooney
Peggy McShane: Olivia Nash
Father Brian Boru: Patrick Kielty

Producer: David Simpson

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Sitcom following the fortunes of small-time farmers the Quinn family

Brand new irreverent and satirical comedy written by Patrick Kielty following the fortunes of small-time farmers the Quinn family

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