Roddy Doyle - Not Just for Christmas
4 Extra Debut. Estranged brothers Danny and Jimmy are about to meet for the first time in 20 years. Stars Simon Delaney and Michael McElhatton.
It was always Danny and Jimmy, Jimmy and Danny. They were blood brothers, inseparable, them against the world - until the one big row that drove them apart. Now twenty years on Jimmy is on the phone, he wants to meet. Jimmy wants to make his peace with his estranged brother, even if it involves a little white lie or two...
Regarded as one of Ireland's most influential contemporary writers Roddy Doyle shot to fame with his novels The Commitments, The Van, (Booker shortlisted) and The Snapper. These were closely followed by his novel Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha which won the Booker. As well as his numerous best-selling novels, he has written for both television and film including When Brendan Met Trudy and the Oscar nominated short film New Boy.
Producer/Director Gemma McMullan.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Danny | Simon Delaney |
| Jim | Michael McElhatton |
| Karen | Barbara Bergin |
| Barman | Gerry O'Brien |
| Billy Dunne | Miche Doherty |
| Billy Dunne's Girlfriend | Deirdre O'Kane |
| Teen Danny | Sam Keeley |
| Teen Jimmy | Donal Gallery |
| Young Jimmy | Scott Graham |
| Kay | Seainin Brennan |
| Father | Paul Kennedy |
| Director | Gemma McMullan |
| Producer | Gemma McMullan |
| Writer | Roddy Doyle |
Broadcasts
Fri 9 Mar 201214:15BBC Radio 4- Tue 8 Jul 201414:15BBC Radio 4
- Thu 20 Oct 201611:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 20 Oct 201621:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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