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
  • Network: RTÉ One, RTÉ2
  • Director:

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.

  • Keywords: irish language, gaeltacht
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    In the Name of the Fada Seasons

    Season 0

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    9 Episodes

    Season 1

    First Air Date: 2008-03-13
    6 Episodes

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    • Des Bishop

      as Himself
    Directing Pat Comer Director

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