Programme Index

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 22^nd Dec 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 28^th Dec 2013, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

1990, and as Jackie's Army embark on World Cup victory, in Barrytown, Jimmy Rabbitte has his own goal embarking on a new business venture with his best mate Bimbo. Show more

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Commitments

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 15^th Dec 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 21^st Dec 2013, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Jim Sheridan directs a new version of Roddy Doyle's classic novel, bringing some serious soul music to Dublin once more. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Jnr:: Ronan Raftery
Joey the Lips:: Gavin Friday
Outspan:: Lloyd Cooney
Derek:: Tom Ward
Deco:: Mal Tuohy
Dean:: Devon Murray
Animal Mooney:: Johnny Ward
James Clifford:: Damien Molony
Natalie:: Sarah Greene
Sharon:: Sarah Greene
Bernie:: Eve Macklin
Imelda:: Kate Stanley Brennan
Mickah:: Peter Campion
Jimmy Snr:: Andrew Connolly
Dave Moran:: Colm Meaney
Author:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Jim Sheridan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Snapper

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 16^th Dec 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Barrytown, 1989, and Sharon has a shocking announcement that is about to rock the Rabbitte household. What on earth will the neighbours think? Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Rabbitte:: David Wilmot
Sharon Rabbitte:: Aoife Duffin
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Jimmy Junior:: Gavin Drea
Jackie:: Amy McAllister
Mary:: Aisling Franciosi
Yvonne:: Seainin Brennan
George Burgess:: Gerry O'Brien
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Snapper

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 17^th Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Dec 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Everyone in Barrytown knows Sharon is pregnant, but to Jimmy's annoyance, she refuses to reveal who the father is. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Rabbitte:: David Wilmot
Sharon Rabbitte:: Aoife Duffin
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Jimmy Junior:: Gavin Drea
Jackie:: Amy McAllister
Mary:: Aisling Franciosi
Yvonne:: Seainin Brennan
Bimbo:: Simon Delaney
Bertie:: Mark Doherty
Paddy:: Mark Lambert
George Burgess:: Gerry O'Brien
Doris Burgess:: Tina Kellegher
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Snapper

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th Dec 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Doris Burgess receives a startling letter from her husband and marches to the Rabbitte's house demanding the truth. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Rabbitte:: David Wilmot
Sharon Rabbitte:: Aoife Duffin
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Jimmy Junior:: Gavin Drea
Jackie:: Amy McAllister
Mary:: Aisling Franciosi
Yvonne:: Seainin Brennan
Bimbo:: Simon Delaney
Bertie:: Mark Doherty
Paddy:: Mark Lambert
George Burgess:: Gerry O'Brien
Doris Burgess:: Tina Kellegher
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Snapper

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 19^th Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 19^th Dec 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

George Burgess confronts Sharon; he has come up with a plan for the baby's future. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Rabbitte:: David Wilmot
Sharon Rabbitte:: Aoife Duffin
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Jimmy Junior:: Gavin Drea
Jackie:: Amy McAllister
Mary:: Aisling Franciosi
Yvonne:: Seainin Brennan
Bimbo:: Simon Delaney
Bertie:: Mark Doherty
Paddy:: Mark Lambert
George Burgess:: Gerry O'Brien
Doris Burgess:: Tina Kellegher
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Snapper

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 20^th Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Dec 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sharon has decided she is leaving home, and Jimmy knows that if he wants to keep peace with his wife Veronica, he has to persuade Sharon to stay. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Rabbitte:: David Wilmot
Sharon Rabbitte:: Aoife Duffin
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Jimmy Junior:: Gavin Drea
Jackie:: Amy McAllister
Franciosi:: Aisling Franciosi
Yvonne:: Seainin Brennan
Bimbo:: Simon Delaney
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Guts

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 26^th Apr 2014, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 9^th May 2015, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Jimmy Rabbitte is now 47 and life is about to get tough. He is ill. A story about friendship and family, about facing death and opting for life and maybe even living the dream. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy:: David Wilmot
Aoife:: Dawn Bradfield
Jimmy Snr:: Gerry O'Brien
Outspan:: Conleth Hill
Les:: Liam Carney
Des:: Patrick Fitzsymons
Lochlainn:: Stuart Graham
Noleen:: Ali White
Marv:: Lloyd Cooney
Jimmy Jnr:: Gavin Drea
May:: Kelly Thornton
Brian:: Scott Graham
Author:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Peter Sheridan
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand