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]
7 January 2008 (2008-01-07) – 21 February 2011 (2011-02-21)
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]
Seacht 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]
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]
seacht, series, seacht, pronounced, ʃaxt, irish, seven, college, drama, series, following, lives, seven, college, students, brian, caroline, pete, joanne, eithne, linda, decko, paddy, marcas, arts, department, queen, university, belfast, seachtcreated, byorla,. Seacht pronounced ʃaxt ˠ 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 SeachtCreated byOrla KingAnne LearmontCountry of originNorthern Ireland IrelandOriginal languageIrishNo of series4No of episodes34ProductionExecutive producerFerdia MacAnnaCamera setupMulti CameraRunning time25 26 minutesOriginal releaseNetworkTG4BBC Northern IrelandRelease7 January 2008 2008 01 07 21 February 2011 2011 02 21 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 Contents 1 Awards and critical acclaim 2 Production 3 Cast and characters 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksAwards 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 amp 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 Ni Fhiannachta Gemma Breathnach Colleen Ni Bhraonain Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde Sean de Gallai and Edel Ni 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 editLinda Bhreathnach Eithne Eoghan McDermott DJ Pete Neasa Ni 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 o Suilleabhain Brid Ni Neachtain Brendan Murray Dairine Ni DhonnchuSee also editList of programmes broadcast by TG4References 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 Tomai o Conghaile 19 February 2009 Seacht sex drugs amp 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 amp 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 External links editSeacht official BBC website Seacht production details on IFB Seacht at the IMDb Seacht on TV com Seacht on Screenrush Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Seacht TV series amp oldid 1173930993, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
