Programme Index

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Aug 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Mon 24^th Apr 2017, 12:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama about a cartoon boy in the real world. The O'Briens settle into Ballyfermot, and Roy causes quite a commotion during his first days at the local school. Show more

ROY

Series 1

Episode 2: Growing Pains

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Aug 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Apr 2017, 12:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama about a cartoon boy in the real world. In science class, Roy has a cunning plan to save two frogs from dissection and impress Sinead into the bargain. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Conor:: Lewis Harris
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Miss Sheringham:: Maud Fahy
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Writer:: Mark Hodkinson

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY

Series 1

Episode 4: Charity Case

First broadcast: Wed 26^th Aug 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Thu 27^th Apr 2017, 12:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama about a cartoon boy. Roy is collecting charity donations when he has a flash of genius after spotting an electric guitar in a shop window. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Conor:: Lewis Harris
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Miss Sheringham:: Maud Fahy
Manager:: Janet Phillips
Hippy Chick:: Barbara Munnis
TV Reporter:: Orlaith Rafter
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Writer:: Pat Connolly
Butcher:: Robert O'Connor
Old Lady:: Eileen Colgan
Photographer:: Ronan McCarthy

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY

Series 1

Episode 5: A Matter of Principal

First broadcast: Wed 2^nd Sep 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 30^th Apr 2017, 10:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama. Roy knows what he will get for his birthday: a portable games console. He secretly opens it a few days early, but it gets confiscated at school! Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Conor:: Lewis Harris
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Miss Sheringham:: Maud Fahy
Mr Hogan:: Ronan Leahy
Denis Gwint:: Pat McGrath
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Writer:: Richie Conroy

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY

Series 1

Episode 6: Roy Band

First broadcast: Wed 9^th Sep 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 7^th May 2017, 10:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama. The local heat of Ireland's Got Talent has come to Ballyfermot School. Everyone is excited, but Jack seems unusually quiet. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Conor:: Lewis Harris
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Miss Sheringham:: Maud Fahy
Tara Loveworth:: Charlene Gleeson
Jack's Dad:: Patrick Murray
Karisma:: Holly Walsh
Sound Man:: Nigel Davey
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Writer:: Neil Layden

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY

Series 1

Episode 7: On the Run

First broadcast: Wed 16^th Sep 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th May 2017, 10:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama. Roy has an argument with his mother and runs away from home. When his friends Tommy and Jack learn of his new runaway status, the adventure begins. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Conor:: Lewis Harris
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Ginger:: Kevin Keeley
Shopkeeper:: Sue Collins
Bus Driver:: Peter Byrne
Pale and Thin:: David O'Boyle
Alfonso:: Donncha Crowley
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Writer:: Danny Stack

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY

Series 1

Episode 9: Roy Goes to the Movies

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Sep 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 21^st May 2017, 10:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama. After watching a scary movie, Roy cannot hide his nightmares, which appear in a thought bubble above his head. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Conor:: Lewis Harris
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Dr Rasheed:: Paul Tylak
Denis Gwint:: Pat McGrath
Ticket Girl:: Aisling Bea
Old Ticket Guy:: Ray Collier
Father:: John Rice
Kathy's Sidekick:: Aoife McCleave
Kathy's Sidekick:: Alicia Horan
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Writer:: Declan de Barra

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY

Series 1

Episode 10: Roy Pulls a Face

First broadcast: Wed 7^th Oct 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 28^th May 2017, 10:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama. Roy is making faces at Becky, but his grandmother warns him that if the wind changes he might be stuck like that. Roy takes no notice at first. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Conor:: Lewis Harris
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Miss Sherringham:: Maud Fahy
Dr Rasheed:: Paul Tylak
Nora:: Helen Norton
Mr Hogan:: Ronan Leahy
Grandad Petey:: Des Nealon
Rose:: Maura Shannon
Burley Man:: Bryan Hogan
Photographer:: Brian Sheridan
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Writer:: Declan de Barra

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY

Series 1

Episode 11: Testing, Testing

First broadcast: Wed 14^th Oct 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 4^th Jun 2017, 10:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama. Roy is worried about a test and Tommy suggests that he needs to digest the information, but Roy takes his advice literally. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Conor:: Lewis Harris
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Miss Sherringham:: Maud Fahy
Denis Gwint:: Pat McGrath
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Writer:: Paul Smith

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY

Series 1

Episode 12: Halo Goodbye

First broadcast: Wed 21^st Oct 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 11^th Jun 2017, 10:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama. Roy has been a very good boy lately. He has been so good, in fact, that he wakes to find a halo hovering above his head, which proves embarrassing. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Conor:: Lewis Harris
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Miss Sherringham:: Maud Fahy
Denis Gwint:: Pat McGrath
Mrs Ryan:: Eileen Colgan
Reporter:: Orlaith Rafter
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Writer:: Alan Keane
Writer:: Paul McCloone

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY

Series 1

Episode 13: School Inspection

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Oct 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 25^th Jun 2017, 10:35 on CBBC Channel

Comedy drama. Ballyfermot School is preparing for a visit from the inspector. Mr Hammond is worried that Roy might disgrace the school with his animated antics. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Miss Sherringham:: Maud Fahy
Nora:: Helen Norton
Mr Hogan:: Ronan Leahy
Inspector:: Peter Hanley
Police Officer:: Gerry McCann
Dec:: Craig Connolly
Heno:: Colin Middleton
Bugsy:: Sean Carey
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Writer:: Paul Smith

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY

Series 2

Episode 1: Foot Fat Fit

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Jan 2012, 17:15 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 2^nd Jul 2017, 10:35 on CBBC Channel

Comedy drama. Roy dreams of playing for the school football team but fails to make the squad because he is unfit. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Alex:: Panashe McGuckin
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Miss Sherringham:: Maud Fahy
Mr Hogan:: Ronan Leahy
Dr Raschid:: Paul Tylak
Barney:: Charlie Bonner
Referee:: Neil Watkins
Fitness Instructor:: Ian Meehan
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Writer:: Paul Smith
Executive Producer:: Sue Nott
Narrator:: Richard Albrecht

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

ROY: Series 2

Drama on 4

Roddy Doyle - Not Just for Christmas

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 9^th Mar 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 20^th Oct 2016, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Estranged brothers Danny and Jimmy are about to meet for the first time in 20 years. Stars Simon Delaney and Michael McElhatton. Show more

Contributors

Danny:: Simon Delaney
Jim:: Michael McElhatton
Karen:: Barbara Bergin
Barman:: Gerry O'Brien
Billy Dunne:: Miche Doherty
Billy Dunne's Girlfriend:: Deirdre O'Kane
Teen Danny:: Sam Keeley
Teen Jimmy:: Donal Gallery
Young Jimmy:: Scott Graham
Kay:: Seainin Brennan
Father:: Paul Kennedy
Director:: Gemma McMullan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan
Writer:: Roddy Doyle

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

ROY

Series 1

Episode 3: Sick

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Aug 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th Apr 2017, 12:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama about a cartoon boy in the real world. A flu epidemic has hit Ballyfermot School and most of Roy's friends have fallen ill, but Roy seems to be immune. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Jack:: Fionn O'Shea
Tommy:: David Green
Conor:: Lewis Harris
Sinead:: Rebecca Barry
Kathy:: Chloe McCormack
Mr Hammond:: Mark Lambert
Miss Sheringham:: Maud Fahy
Dr Rasheed:: Paul Tylak
Nurse Mary:: Niamh Shaw
Nora:: Helen Norton
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Writer:: Paul Smith

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

Run

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 11 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 11^th Dec 2021, 22:00 on BBC ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Apr 2022, 22:50 on BBC Scotland HD

In the northern Scottish town of Fraserburgh, young men dream of escapism through late-night drag races. Show more

Contributors

Finnie:: Mark Stanley
Katie:: Amy Manson
Kelly:: Marli Siu
Kid:: Anders Hayward
Director:: Scott Graham
Writer:: Scott Graham
Producer:: Margaret Matheson
Producer:: Rosie Crerar
Producer:: Ciara Barry

Genres

Drama

Little Roy

Series 2

Episode 3: Genie Roy

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Jun 2017, 08:20 on CBBC HDLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Mar 2023, 13:25 on CBBC HD

Available for 6 months

Series about a cartoon boy living in the real world. Roy, Becky and Tristan sell wares for Mrs Barker, but a mean stallholder loses them a sale. Show more

Contributors

Little Roy:: Susie Power
Bill:: Maclean Burke
Maura:: Niamh McCann
Becky:: Robyn Dempsey
Tristan:: Reece Adenusi
Joan:: Lucia Evans
Barbara:: Billie Traynor
Stacy:: Sophie O'Brien
Andy:: Scott Graham
Jimmy:: Keith Duffy
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Series Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Writer:: Dave Rice

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Brand

Little Roy

Series

Little Roy: Series 2

ROY

Series 1

Episode 8: Roy and Me

First broadcast: Wed 23^rd Sep 2009, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Thu 4^th May 2017, 12:35 on CBBC HD

Comedy drama. Roy and Becky have been arguing a lot lately and Maura needs some peace and quiet, so Gran and Grandad offer to take the kids away on a camping weekend. Show more

Contributors

Roy:: Scott Graham
Bill:: Simon Delaney
Maura:: Cathy Belton
Becky:: Martha Byrne
Rose:: Maura Shannon
Grandad Petey:: Des Nealon
Glen:: Eoin Thornton
Christie:: Cal Kenealy
Willie:: Aaron Lockhart
Old Tom:: Eamonn Olwill
Producer:: Mark Cumberton
Director:: Alan Shannon
Executive Producer:: John Rice
Writer:: Derek O'Connor

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Guts

BBC Radio 4

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

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4