Series synopsis
Frank of Ireland is a comedy television series that premiered on Channel 4 on April 15, 2021. It ended on May 20, 2021. It was created by Michael Moloney, Domhnall Gleeson, Brian Gleeson. It stars Brian Gleeson, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Greene and Pom Boyd.
Frank is a 33-year-old catastrophe; a misanthropic fantasist in arrested development who’s convinced that the world owes him. He's also our hero. He has a tenuous hold on reality, a single room in his mother’s home, an ex he can’t get over and a loyal best friend, Doofus. This is the hilarious story of a man’s hapless search for respect. We don’t want him to succeed, but it’s fun to watch him try.
Premise
Frank is a 33-year-old catastrophe; a misanthropic fantasist in arrested development who’s convinced that the world owes him. He's also our hero. He has a tenuous hold on reality, a single room in his mother’s home, an ex he can’t get over and a loyal best friend, Doofus. This is the hilarious story of a man’s hapless search for respect. We don’t want him to succeed, but it’s fun to watch him try.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brian Gleeson as Frank Marron
- Domhnall Gleeson as Doofus
- Sarah Greene as Aine
- Pom Boyd as Mary Marron
- Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Peter-Brian
- Liz Fitzgibbon as Nicola
- Pat Shortt as Padraig
Guest cast
- Brendan Gleeson as Liam
- Ned Dennehy as Caoimhín
- Sade Malone as Zoe
- Eamon Rohan as Funeral Priest
- Rory Mullen as Taxi Driver 1
- Sandra Ni Bhroin as Taxi Driver 2
- Paul Forman as Stéphane
- Paul Tylak as Richard
- Odhran McNulty as Delivery Man
- Elaine Murphy as Launderette Lady
- Seán Óg Cairns as Eoin Aherne
- Glynis Casson as Elaine Stenographer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 14, 2021 | May 20, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Talkin' to Meath With the help of best friend, Doofus, Frank is determined to win back his ex, Áine, by learning MMA, and playing his first gig in years — her grandmother’s funeral. Will Frank succeed in impressing Áine, or will it be a disaster? |
April 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
We Need to Talk About Kevin Costner Frank and Doofus set out to expose P-B as the "yoked-up party boy" that Frank's sure he is. But, while collecting evidence against him, Frank starts to fall under his spell. Will P-B become his new bestie? Is this the end of Frank and Doofus? |
April 22, 2021 |
| 3 |
James Caan't With Mary bed-bound for the day, Frank and Doofus drug her with sleeping pills so they can complete their chores in peace. But in trying to nurse her back to health, have they killed her in the process? And will Frank complete his chores? |
April 29, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 2021 |
| Last aired | May 20, 2021 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |