Series synopsis
Bachelors Walk is a comedy drama television series that premiered on RTÉ2 on October 1, 2001. It ended on December 15, 2003. It was created by John Carney. It stars Keith McErlean, Simon Delaney, Don Wycherley and Marcella Plunkett.
Bachelors Walk is an Irish comedy-drama created by John Carney. Shot in and around Dublin, the programme broadcast on RTÉ from 1 October 2001 to 15 December 2003. The plot revolves three single men living in a house in Dublin’s Bachelors Walk: charming ne'er-do-well Barry, film critic Raymond, and would-be barrister Michael.
After three series and an absence of three years, the programme concluded with a one-off Christmas special, aired on St Stephen's Day 2006 on RTÉ Two.
Premise
Bachelors Walk is an Irish comedy-drama created by John Carney. Shot in and around Dublin, the programme broadcast on RTÉ from 1 October 2001 to 15 December 2003. The plot revolves three single men living in a house in Dublin’s Bachelors Walk: charming ne'er-do-well Barry, film critic Raymond, and would-be barrister Michael.
After three series and an absence of three years, the programme concluded with a one-off Christmas special, aired on St Stephen's Day 2006 on RTÉ Two.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Keith McErlean as Barry Boland
- Simon Delaney as Michael Quinn
- Don Wycherley as Raymond Lawlor
- Marcella Plunkett as Alison Jones
- Kelly Campbell as Jane Quinn (née Piper)
Guest cast
- Des Nealon as Jimmy Quinn
- Barbara Griffin as Jane Piper
- Steven Blount as Tom Fallon
- Fiona Glascott as Rachel Fehlily
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 26, 2006 | December 26, 2006 |
| Season 1 | 8 | October 1, 2001 | November 19, 2001 |
| Season 2 | 6 | November 18, 2002 | December 23, 2002 |
| Season 3 | 6 | November 10, 2003 | December 15, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas Special After selling their home on Bachelors Walk, Raymond has been living alone and struggling with his writing career; Michael is back at home with his parents, experiencing a kind of regression; and Barry has become a success in London, but returns to Dublin, prompting the reunion of the three friends. |
December 26, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Raymond is excited because his ex-girlfriend is moving back to town. His roommates mess with him but also encourage him stay calm when he meets her. A potential new roommate comes to look at the fourth bedroom. |
October 1, 2001 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The boys decide to throw a party to celebrate Michael's 30th, but he is reluctant to join in the festivities after a huge argument with Jane. Raymond invites the object of his affections, but is dismayed to discover he has some competition. |
October 8, 2001 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Barry walks out of his computer class to launch his own brainchild "The Boland Corporation". |
October 15, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Michael has a stag party the night before his wedding to Jane. |
November 18, 2002 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Michael and Jane return from their honeymoon, and Allison returns to town. |
November 25, 2002 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 New tenant Russell arrives at number 49 and his odd behaviour gives Raymond cause for concern. |
December 2, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 When Allison explains to Raymond that she is frustrated with his lifestyle, Raymond is prompted into action and gets a teaching job in Mullingar. Is this the beginning of a lifestyle re-evaluation for Raymond? |
November 10, 2003 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Raymond embarks on his first day of teaching, and Barry wants more responsibility at the record studio. |
November 17, 2003 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Michael goes drinking instead of studying, Barry signs a band called 'The Margins', and Raymond's parents come for a visit. |
November 24, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 1, 2001 |
| Last aired | December 15, 2003 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |