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2021•50m

DocumentaryComedy

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.

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RTÉ

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Status

Ended

First Aired

May 16, 2021

Last Aired

May 30, 2021

Networks

RTÉ One

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Commitments

Air date: 2021-05-16

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.

The Snapper

Air date: 2021-05-23

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.

The Van

Air date: 2021-05-30

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.