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Big Country: Episode 3: A Fete Worse than Death

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A Fete Worse than Death

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Episode 3: A Fete Worse than Death

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JD attempts to host a country music festival.

Sitcom following the fortunes of small-time farmers the Quinn family. JD attempts to host a country music festival, but the only act he can book is Mikey.

After the parish fete is threatened due to a problem with the parochial hall, Maggie offers up the farm as a venue in an attempt to win back her cake baking title. However, JD only sees it as a chance to co-promote a country music festival with Father Brian and offers the parish a hefty upfront guarantee. But when no proper acts can be booked the only person they can find to perform is Mikey.

Written by Patrick Kielty

Cast:

JD Quinn: Conleth Hill
Maggie: Pauline McLynn
Kate Quinn: Amy Huberman
Mikey Moran: Ciarán McMenamin
Father Brian Boru: Patrick Kielty
Peggy McShane: Olivia Nash
Elderly Lady: Olivia Nash

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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