Frank Of Ireland
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2021
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Sitcom from Domhnall and Brian Gleeson about an Irish fantasist, Frank, and his wingman, Doofus. Also features Domhnall Gleeson, Pom Boyd, Sarah Greene, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Pat Shortt and Liz Fitzgibbon
Streaming rank this week: 4,536
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Further details
Frank is shocked to hear that his ex-girlfriend, Áine, has a new boyfriend - after all, they only broke up six years ago. Frank and his best friend Doofus head to Áine's grandmother's wake, where they find Áine with Peter-Brian, a doctor and expert in MMA (that's mixed martial arts). Feeling threatened by Peter-Brian, Frank decides that he's going to learn MMA himself, and he also secures a 'gig' playing at Áine's grandmother's funeral. Will Frank master MMA, or will he keep confusing it with MDMA? And will the 'gig' be a success - impressing Áine in the process - or will it end in disaster?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 15th April 2021
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 16th April 2021 | 11:05pm | C4 |
Cast & crew
| Brian Gleeson | Frank |
| Domhnall Gleeson | Doofus |
| Pom Boyd | Mary |
| Sarah Greene | Áine |
| Tom Vaughan-Lawlor | Peter-Brian |
| Pat Shortt | Padraig |
| Liz Fitzgibbon | Nicola |
| Rory Mullen | Taxi Driver 1 |
| Sandra Ni Bhroin | Taxi Driver 2 |
| Eamon Rohan | Funeral Priest |
| Brian Gleeson | Writer |
| Domhnall Gleeson | Writer |
| Michael Moloney | Writer |
| M.J. Delaney | Director |
| Rory Gilmartin | Producer |
| Clelia Mountford | Executive Producer |
| Sharon Horgan | Executive Producer |
| Brian Gleeson | Executive Producer |
| Domhnall Gleeson | Executive Producer |
| Michael Moloney | Executive Producer |
| Marie-Therese Mackle | Line Producer |
| Charlie Laurie | Producer |
| Steve Ackroyd | Editor |
| Tom McCullagh | Production Designer |
| Carla Stronge | Casting Director |
| PC Williams | Costume Designer |
| James Mather | Director of Photography |
| Pamela Smyth | Make-up Designer |
| Jody Jenkins | Composer |
| Ryan Kernaghan | Director of Photography |
| Craig Kenny | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
Performing at a funeral
After being asked to play a song at the funeral of her grandmother, Frank clumsily attempts to win his ex-girlfriend back.
Featuring: Brian Gleeson (Frank), Domhnall Gleeson (Doofus), Pom Boyd (Mary), Sarah Greene (Áine), Tom Vaughan-Lawlor (Peter-Brian), Pat Shortt (Padraig), Liz Fitzgibbon (Nicola) & Eamon Rohan (Funeral Priest).
Press
Frank Of Ireland review
All they've achieved so far feels like a remake of Dumb And Dumber, starring Mrs Brown's Boys.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 16th April 2021Frank Of Ireland review
As new comedies go, you couldn't accuse Frank Of Ireland of being a shrinking violet.
James Jackson, The Times, 16th April 2021Frank Of Ireland will make you forget about lockdown
The Gleeson brothers' brilliant new sitcom is here to put the smile back on your face
Alex Bilmes, Esquire, 15th April 2021Frank Of Ireland review: the new Mrs. Brown's Boys?
Brian and Domhnall Gleeson star in a new Irish comedy that should come with a health warning about gross bodily functions.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 15th April 2021Frank Of Ireland review
Brian and Domhnall Gleeson star as a washed-up narcissist and his put-upon sidekick in a new comedy which has the air of a wasted opportunity.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 15th April 2021Frank Of Ireland review
From the team behind the verbal firework display that was Catastrophe, this new sitcom is full of slapstick and rampant comedy boners.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 15th April 2021Frank Of Ireland review
A rude, strange and grumpy delight.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 15th April 2021Preview: Frank Of Ireland is a slow burn
It's not Derry Girls - but it's not Waterworld either.
Suzi Feay, The Financial Times, 9th April 2021