Seacht (pronounced [ʃaxt̪ˠ]; Irish for "seven") is 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][3]
| Seacht | |
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| Created by | Orla King Anne Learmont |
| Country of origin | Northern Ireland / Ireland |
| Original language | Irish |
| No. of series | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 34 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Ferdia MacAnna |
| Camera setup | Multi-Camera |
| Running time | 25–26 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | TG4 BBC Northern Ireland |
| Release | 7 January 2008 – 21 February 2011 |
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.[citation needed] 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
editThe 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
editSeacht 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
edit- Linda Bhreathnach (Eithne)
- Eoghan McDermott (DJ Pete)
- Neasa Ní Chuanaigh (Joanne)
- Aoife Nic Ardghail (Linda)
- Andrew Kavanagh (Decko)
- Alana Henderson (musician) (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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Angela Mullin (17 January 2008). "Ferdia MacAnna Talks Seacht". IFTN. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ^ "Seacht". TG4. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ^ Tomaí Ó Conghaile (19 February 2009). "Seacht sex, drugs & rock'n'roll". Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ^ a b c Irish Language Broadcast Fund (12 January 2009). "Seacht: new series airs tonight". Northern Ireland Screen. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ^ "Winners of the 6th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards". IFTA. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ^ "Award Winners CMF". Archived from the original on 30 March 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2009.
- ^ a b c d e f "Seacht (2008)". IFB. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ^ a b c d e "Seacht". BBC. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ^ a b "Irish Speaking Actors Wanted for Seacht". IFTN. 21 April 2008. Retrieved 7 March 2009.