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 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

Drama on 4

Roddy Doyle - Not Just for Christmas

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

Talking Books

Roddy Doyle

BBC News Channel

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 10^th Feb 2018, 20:30 on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: Sun 11^th Feb 2018, 16:30 on BBC News Channel HD

Booker Prize-winning Irish author Roddy Doyle meets BBC arts correspondent Rebecca Jones at Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Contributors

Presenter:: Rebecca Jones
Interviewed Guest:: Roddy Doyle

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Brand

Talking Books

Talking Books

Roddy Doyle

BBC World News

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 2^nd Dec 2017, 12:30 on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Dec 2017, 09:00 on BBC WORLD NEWS North America

Booker Prize-winning Irish author Roddy Doyle meets BBC Arts Correspondent Rebecca Jones at Cheltenham Literature Festival. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Rebecca Jones
Interviewed Guest:: Roddy Doyle

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Talking Books

The Review Show

Edinburgh Festival: A Review Show Special

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 11^th Aug 2013, 20:00 on BBC Four

Kirsty Wark presents highlights from the 2013 Edinburgh Festivals including interviews with Roddy Doyle on his new book, The Guts, and comic David Baddiel. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Mark Crossan
Producer:: Jenny MacLeod
Executive Producer:: Pauline Law
Presenter:: Kirsty Wark
Interviewed Guest:: Roddy Doyle
Interviewed Guest:: David Baddiel

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Brand

The Review Show

The Van

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 6^th Aug 2006, 22:55 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Wed 13^th May 2009, 22:00 on BBC Four

Engaging adaptation of the novel by Roddy Doyle. A redundant baker purchases a dilapidated van and sets himself up in the fast food business with his best friend. Show more

Contributors

Larry:: Colm Meaney
Bimbo:: Donal O'Kelly
Maggie:: Ger Ryan
Mary:: Caroline Rothwell
Diane:: Neili Conroy
Kevin:: Rúaidhrí Conroy
Weslie:: Brendan O'Carroll
Sam:: Stuart Dunne
Cancer:: Jack Lynch
Maggie's Mum:: Laurie Morton
Director:: Stephen Frears
Producer:: Lynda Myles
Writer:: Roddy Doyle

Genres

Formats

Films

Rosie

BBC Three

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Oct 2021, 00:20 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 11^th Dec 2022, 22:00 on BBC Three

Available for 7 months

Watch now

Mother-of-four Rosie tries to keep her young family afloat as they become homeless when their rented house is put up for sale and they cannot afford to buy it. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Director:: Paddy Breathnach
Rosie:: Sarah Greene
John-Paul:: Moe Dunford
Alfie:: Darragh McKenzie
Madison:: Molly McCann
Millie:: Ruby McCann
Kayleigh:: Ellie O'Halloran

Genres

Drama

Formats

Films

Front Row

Roddy Doyle; Josie Rourke; Liola reviewed; Why modern Westerns don't work

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 8^th Aug 2013, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th Aug 2013, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

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Roddy Doyle on the return of his character Jimmy Rabbitte in his new novel The Guts, Liola at the National Theatre reviewed, and director Josie Rourke shares her Cultural Exchange. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Kirsty Lang
Interviewed Guest:: Roddy Doyle
Interviewed Guest:: Josie Rourke
Interviewed Guest:: Adam Smith
Producer:: Olivia Skinner
Editor:: John Goudie

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Magazines & Reviews

Brand

Front Row

Front Row

Roddy Doyle, Heroes in TV dramas, Stephen King's IT

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Sep 2017, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Sep 2017, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Listen now

Roddy Doyle on his latest novel Smile, Stephen King's IT film reviewed, heroes in TV dramas and the art of sports commentary. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:: Roddy Doyle
Interviewed Guest:: Chris Dunkley
Interviewed Guest:: Caroline Frost
Interviewed Guest:: Matt Thorne
Interviewed Guest:: Alex Clark
Producer:: Dymphna Flynn

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Magazines & Reviews

Brand

Front Row

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 Guts