Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada
Overview
Ireland’s adopted son of comedy, Des Bishop’s most difficult challenge yet as he moves to Connemara’s Gaeltacht for 11 months with the aim of performing an entire gig in Irish.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Des tells of his own journey in grasping the Irish language and his assimilation into Connemara Gaeltacht community. He discovers the joys of having a Bean an ti, struggles to get his head around Irish grammar and sits the leaving certificate oral Irish exam all in preparation for his gig as gaeilge. His ultimate challenge is to reclaim the tradition of seanchai in its modern incarnation – stand up comedy – through the medium of its native tongue.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Des Bishop
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland’s adopted son of comedy, Des Bishop’s most difficult challenge yet as he moves to Connemara’s Gaeltacht for 11 months with the aim of performing an entire gig in Irish.
Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada has 1 season with 6 episodes.
Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada premiered on March 13, 2008.
No, Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada has ended. The final episode aired on April 17, 2008.
Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada originally aired on RTÉ One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada has a rating of 0.0/10 based on user reviews.
Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada is classified as Documentary.