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Back to Barrytown

Season 1 2021

  • 2021-05-15T23:00:00Z on RTÉ One
  • 50m
  • 2h 30m (3 episodes)
  • Ireland
  • English
  • Documentary, Comedy
Colm Meaney presents a celebration of Roddy Doyle's trilogy about Dublin family the Rabbittes and the film adaptations of the books, The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2021-05-15T23:00:00Z

1x01 The Commitments

Series Premiere

1x01 The Commitments

  • 2021-05-15T23:00:00Z50m

We explore the story behind Roddy Doyle’s book that brought Hollywood to town, and take a nostalgic journey around a film that still holds a key place in the hearts of Irish people 30 years after its release.

2021-05-22T23:00:00Z

1x02 The Snapper

1x02 The Snapper

  • 2021-05-22T23:00:00Z50m

We look back at the film adaptation of The Snapper through the eyes of cast and crew including actress Tina Kellegher, writer Roddy Doyle, and director Stephen Frears. We discover the stories behind the memorable characters of Georgie Burgess and Sharon Curley and how they were brought to our screens.

Season Finale

2021-05-29T23:00:00Z

1x03 The Van

Season Finale

1x03 The Van

  • 2021-05-29T23:00:00Z50m

With contributions from Stephen Frears, Brendan O’Carroll, Neilí Conroy, and Ger Ryan, we learn the story behind The Van, meet locals who took part in the film, and relive the magical time of Italia '90.

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