Seacht (TV series)

Seacht
Created by Orla King
Anne Learmont
Country of origin Northern Ireland / Ireland
Original language(s) Irish
No. of series 4
No. of episodes 34
Production
Executive producer(s) Ferdia MacAnna
Camera setup Multi-Camera
Running time 25–26 minutes
Release
Original network TG4
BBC Northern Ireland
Picture format PAL (16:9)
Audio format Stereo
Original release 7 January 2008 – 21 February 2011
External links
Website

Seacht ([ʃaxt̪ˠ], Irish for "seven") was a college drama series following the lives of seven college students (Brian, Caroline, Pete, Joanne, Eithne, Linda, Decko, Paddy, and Marcas) at the Arts Department of Queen's University in Belfast.[1][2][2][3]

The drama was broadcast on Irish language broadcaster TG4 and on BBC Two Northern Ireland.[4] The show attracted an audience of around 40,000. It aired on Mondays 22:55 on TG4, repeated Saturdays at 22:05, and on BBC Two NI on Tuesdays at 22:00.[4]

Awards and critical acclaim

The first series of Seacht was nominated for IFTA[4][5] and won the Young People category at the 2009 Celtic Media Festival Awards.[6]

Production

Seacht was a creation of Orla King and writer Anne Learmont.[1]

The series was produced by Stirling Film & Television Productions Ltd., Tyrone Productions, and Eo Fis Teoranta and financed by IFB, Northern Ireland Screen, BCI and TG4.[1][7]

The first series was shot on location in Queen's University, Belfast, in July and August 2007,[1] the second series during the Summer of 2009.[8][9]

  • Writers: Anne Learmont, Louise Ní Fhiannachta, Gemma Breathnach, Colleen Ní Bhraonáin, Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde, Sean de Gallaí and Edel Ní Dhrisceoil[7][8]
  • Script development executive: Dearbhla Regan[8]
  • Storylines: Anne and Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde[8]
  • Director (1st series): Robert Quinn[7]
  • Producer: Ferdia MacAnna[7]
  • Photography: Tim Fleming[7]
  • Music: Ian Smyth[7]

Cast and characters

  • Linda Bhreathnach (Eithne)
  • Eoghan McDermott (DJ Pete)
  • Neasa Ní Chuanaigh (Joanne)
  • Aoife Nic Ardghail (Linda)
  • Andrew Kavanagh (Decko)
  • Alana Henderson (Caroline)
  • Diarmaid Murtagh (Brian) (series 1)
  • Cillian O' Donnachadha (Brian) (series 2–4)

Each of the seven lead roles were played by young actors who were selected following extensive nationwide auditions.[8] For the second series three roles had to be cast (replacement for Diarmuid Murtagh as Brian, Paddy and Marcus).[9]

Further cast:

  • Charlotte Bradley
  • Tom Ó Súilleabháin
  • Bríd Ní Neachtain
  • Brendan Murray
  • Dairíne Ní Dhonnchú

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Angela Mullin (17 January 2008). "Ferdia MacAnna Talks Seacht". IFTN. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  2. 1 2 "Seacht". TG4. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  3. ↑ Tomaí Ó Conghaile (19 February 2009). "Seacht sex, drugs & rock'n'roll". Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  4. 1 2 3 Irish Language Broadcast Fund (12 January 2009). "Seacht: new series airs tonight". Northern Ireland Screen. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  5. ↑ "Winners of the 6th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards". IFTA. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  6. ↑ "Award Winners CMF". Archived from the original on 30 March 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2009.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Seacht (2008)". IFB. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "Seacht". BBC. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  9. 1 2 "Irish Speaking Actors Wanted for Seacht". IFTN. 21 April 2008. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
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