In the Name of the Fada

In the Name of the Fada (2008)


  • Genre: Documentary, Comedy
  • Creator: Des Bishop
  • First Air Date: 2008-03-13
  • Last Air Date: 2008-04-17
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 6
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Production Country: Ireland
  • Networks: RTÉ One, RTÉ2
  • Director: Pat Comer

Summary

In the Name of the Fada was a show that aired on RTÉ from 13 March to 17 April 2008, documenting Irish-American comedian Des Bishop and his pursuit of fluency in the Irish language. The show was a 6-part mini-series in which Bishop spends a year living in Tír an Fhia, which is one of many Gaeltacht regions in Ireland. Bishop aims to be able to perform a stand-up comedy act as Gaeilge by the end of the stay. The theme tune is Floating by Jape.

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In the Name of the Fada Seasons

Season 0

First Air Date:
9 Episodes

Season 1

First Air Date: 2008-03-13
6 Episodes

In the Name of the Fada Episodes

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  • Des Bishop

    as Himself
Directing Pat Comer Director