Soft Border Patrol is a Northern Irish mockumentarysitcom in the style of a reality television programme based around the subject of the Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border in a post-Brexit world. It shadows the Soft Border Patrol, a fictional border agency backed by governments in London, Dublin and Belfast, and the European Commission in Brussels. The title is a play on the desire at the time of writing for the outcome of the Brexit negotiations for there to be a soft border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Much of the series was unscripted, with broad ideas given to the cast by the writers.[1]
It was written by the Glasgow-based The Comedy Unit[2] and the first episode was broadcast on BBC One Northern Ireland on 2 March 2018 at 22:35, with episodes two and three following on the 9 and 16 March.
Does a plank across a stream constitute an illegal border crossing? Is chorizo still legal in Northern Ireland? Thankfully the SBP are here to provide information and clarification.
The SBP are alert and ready to deal with any border situation. These include deciding if an abandoned fish is a Free State fish or property of the Queen, the Continuity Nine County Sovereignty Committee striving to unify the nine counties of Ulster and identifying animals by their accents. They also deal with a hen party whose Greek member does not have her passport and a report of a tourist from the Continent urinating in a bush.
Complex territorial issues addressed by the independent organisation monitoring the thin dotted line between the EU and the UK. The Patrollers carry out a suspiciously lengthy strip-search on a smuggler, dispose of some controlled explosives with a controlled explosion, and suffer some contentious fallout from a visit to a Mexican restaurant. Meanwhile, the 'virtual border' gets a real grilling from a BBC reporter.
On all terrains they are out in all weathers, and there's big excitement for border resident Penny when megastar meteorologist Barra Best visits her village.
Head of the digital border Niall Sweeney showcases some new technology he is developing for the Soft Border Patrol. Ben and Kris encounter an unusual group, chief executive Lisa McCoy deals with an important London visitor, and the Continuity Nine County Sovereignty Committee put a new plan into action and finally embrace the ballot box.
Common sense issues like potholes are top of the list for Ben and Kris. Conor and Tracy investigate a local loophole, and Lisa visits everyone's favourite Uncle - Hugo Duncan.
An Edinburgh politician suggests closer links between Scotland and Northern Ireland - but is it a bridge too far for the SBP? Tracy channels her femme fatale as she and Connor appear on French TV. A mouthy US online talk show host grills Niall. And Ben is stopped in his tracks when his favourite singer is subject to a random check.
With equal marriage legal in Northern Ireland, Ben and Kris encounter equal rights on the border when they meet Hector, the divorce lawyer. The Continuity Nine gang is back with new plans to unite Ulster by harnessing water power, and TV legend Gerry Kelly has a bone to pick with Laurence Lyle.
With Brexit over the line, Lisa meets with her political neighbours, as an Irish politician arrives from Dublin. Niall’s new in car technology throws up a few surprises, and football legend Jackie Fullerton has some advice for the patrollers.
The coastal patrol try to get Michael to come clean when they catch him smuggling illicit washing powder. Niall Sweeney’s feasibility study into the possible bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland includes some explosive revelations for visiting Scottish politician Erskine Forbes, and Ben and Kris learn not all acronyms are scary.
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Soft Border Patrol is a Northern Irish mockumentary sitcom in the style of a reality television programme based around the subject of the Republic of Ireland United Kingdom border in a post Brexit world It shadows the Soft Border Patrol a fictional border agency backed by governments in London Dublin and Belfast and the European Commission in Brussels The title is a play on the desire at the time of writing for the outcome of the Brexit negotiations for there to be a soft border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland Much of the series was unscripted with broad ideas given to the cast by the writers 1 Soft Border PatrolGenreSitcomMockumentaryWritten byThe Ulster FryJoe HullaitStephen G LargeCiaran BartlettPJ HartSusannah McKennaMarc McElroyEoin ClelandMatthew McDevittBryce HartRyan EarlyDirected byIain DavidsonStarringAlan IrwinDiona DohertyPatrick BuchananNeil DelamereEline Van der VeldenCountry of originUnited KingdomNo of series3No of episodes11ProductionExecutive producersJustin BindingRab ChristieGavin SmithProducerMarie McDonaldEditorSimon HamiltonRunning timeapprox 28 minutesProduction companyThe Comedy UnitDistributorBanijayReleaseOriginal networkBBC Northern IrelandPicture format16 9 1080iOriginal release2 March 2018 2018 03 02 presentIt was written by the Glasgow based The Comedy Unit 2 and the first episode was broadcast on BBC One Northern Ireland on 2 March 2018 at 22 35 with episodes two and three following on the 9 and 16 March Contents 1 Cast 2 Writers 3 Episodes 3 1 Series 1 2018 3 2 Series 2 2019 3 3 Series 3 2020 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksCast EditKaren Hassan as Lisa McCoy Alan Irwin as Sandy Donaldson Neil Delamere as Niall Sweeney Diona Doherty as Tracy Jones Patrick Buchanan as Connor Lafferty Chris Patrick Simpson as Kris Davis Michael Condron as Ben McGregor Julie Maxwell as Charlene Dunn Faolan Morgan as Derek O Hara Eline Van der Velden as Marianne Van Kesteren David Ireland as Farmer Campbell Michael Stranney as Craig Carson Elaine Malcolmson as Penny Keith Singleton as Michael Flynn Lucy McConnell as Heather Campbell Christian Talbot as Norman Norman Shane Todd as Laurence LyleWriters EditThe Ulster Fry Joe Hullait Stephen G Large Ciaran Bartlett PJ Hart Susannah McKenna Marc McElroy Matthew McDevitt Bryce Hart Leesa Harker Eoin Cleland Ryan EarlyAdditional material by the castEpisodes EditSeriesEpisodesOriginally airedFirst airedLast aired132 March 2018 2018 03 02 16 March 2018 2018 03 16 SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedFirst airedLast aired258 February 2019 2019 02 08 8 March 2019 2019 03 08 SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedFirst airedLast aired3221 February 2020 2020 02 21 28 February 2020 2020 02 28 Series 1 2018 Edit Title Directed by Written by Original air date1 Hearts and Minds 3 Iain DavidsonUnknown2 March 2018 2018 03 02 Does a plank across a stream constitute an illegal border crossing Is chorizo still legal in Northern Ireland Thankfully the SBP are here to provide information and clarification 2 The Eyes of the World 4 Iain DavidsonUnknown9 March 2018 2018 03 09 The SBP are alert and ready to deal with any border situation These include deciding if an abandoned fish is a Free State fish or property of the Queen the Continuity Nine County Sovereignty Committee striving to unify the nine counties of Ulster and identifying animals by their accents They also deal with a hen party whose Greek member does not have her passport and a report of a tourist from the Continent urinating in a bush 3 Not all Heroes Wear Capes 5 Iain DavidsonUnknown16 March 2018 2018 03 16 Complex territorial issues addressed by the independent organisation monitoring the thin dotted line between the EU and the UK The Patrollers carry out a suspiciously lengthy strip search on a smuggler dispose of some controlled explosives with a controlled explosion and suffer some contentious fallout from a visit to a Mexican restaurant Meanwhile the virtual border gets a real grilling from a BBC reporter Series 2 2019 Edit Title Directed by Written by Original air date1 Embrace All Possibilities 6 Keri CollinsUnknown8 February 2019 2019 02 08 Post Brexit the team deal with smugglers protests and queries from concerned citizens 2 We ve Got Your Backs 7 Keri CollinsUnknown15 February 2019 2019 02 15 On all terrains they are out in all weathers and there s big excitement for border resident Penny when megastar meteorologist Barra Best visits her village 3 Appearance Is Everything 8 Keri CollinsUnknown22 February 2019 2019 02 22 Head of the digital border Niall Sweeney showcases some new technology he is developing for the Soft Border Patrol Ben and Kris encounter an unusual group chief executive Lisa McCoy deals with an important London visitor and the Continuity Nine County Sovereignty Committee put a new plan into action and finally embrace the ballot box 4 The Most Important Nothing in Europe 9 Keri CollinsUnknown1 March 2019 2019 03 01 Common sense issues like potholes are top of the list for Ben and Kris Conor and Tracy investigate a local loophole and Lisa visits everyone s favourite Uncle Hugo Duncan 5 The Light That Guides You Through 10 Keri CollinsUnknown8 March 2019 2019 03 08 An Edinburgh politician suggests closer links between Scotland and Northern Ireland but is it a bridge too far for the SBP Tracy channels her femme fatale as she and Connor appear on French TV A mouthy US online talk show host grills Niall And Ben is stopped in his tracks when his favourite singer is subject to a random check Series 3 2020 Edit Title Directed by Written by Original air date1 Collaboration 11 Keri CollinsUnknown22 February 2020 2020 02 22 With equal marriage legal in Northern Ireland Ben and Kris encounter equal rights on the border when they meet Hector the divorce lawyer The Continuity Nine gang is back with new plans to unite Ulster by harnessing water power and TV legend Gerry Kelly has a bone to pick with Laurence Lyle 2 The Finer Details 12 Keri CollinsUnknown29 February 2020 2020 02 29 With Brexit over the line Lisa meets with her political neighbours as an Irish politician arrives from Dublin Niall s new in car technology throws up a few surprises and football legend Jackie Fullerton has some advice for the patrollers 3 Uncertainty 13 Keri CollinsUnknown7 March 2020 2020 03 07 The coastal patrol try to get Michael to come clean when they catch him smuggling illicit washing powder Niall Sweeney s feasibility study into the possible bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland includes some explosive revelations for visiting Scottish politician Erskine Forbes and Ben and Kris learn not all acronyms are scary See also EditScot SquadReferences Edit Scott Sarah 2 March 2018 BBC show Soft Border Patrol set to be Northern Ireland s newest comedy hit Belfast Live Retrieved 10 March 2018 O Grady Sean 10 March 2018 TV Preview Soft Border Patrol BBC2 Northern Ireland BBC iPlayer Friday 10 35pm Brexit break up comedy The Independent Retrieved 10 March 2018 BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 1 Hearts and Minds BBC BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 1 The Eyes of the World BBC BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 1 Not All Heroes Wear Capes BBC BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 2 Episode 1 BBC BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 2 Episode 2 BBC BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 2 Episode 3 BBC BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 2 Episode 4 BBC BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 2 The Light That Guides You Through BBC BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 3 Episode 1 BBC BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 3 Episode 2 BBC BBC One Soft Border Patrol Series 3 Episode 3 BBC External links EditSoft Border Patrol at BBC Online Soft Border Patrol at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Soft Border Patrol amp oldid 1124528322, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
