In the Name of the Fada(2008)
1 seasons
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Documentary, ComedyNR
Overview
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.
Des Bishop
Creator
Pat Comer
Director
Top Billed Cast
Media
Des Bishop | Stand-up as Gaeilge | In the Name of the Fada
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In the Name of the Fada: Irish Names
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In the Name of the Fada - Connemara Irish
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Des Bishop - Focal Suas - In the Name of the Fada
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