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: 4,525
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Frank 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 2021Sarah Greene on Frank Of Ireland
The actor discusses swapping serious drama for sitcom, playing a self-saboteur and filming while pregnant.
i Newspaper, 13th April 2021Domhnall Gleeson interview
Domhnall Gleeson dishes on Frank Of Ireland, his Star Wars ending, and being a massive Harry Potter fan.
Xandra Harbet, Looper, 13th April 2021How the Irish sitcom took over telly
The Emerald Isle has been making the world laugh for forever, but a recent wave of comedies have found a new level of success. Ellie Harrison meets the stars behind them, including Sharon Horgan and Domhnall Gleeson, to find out why Ireland does dark humour best.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 12th April 2021Frank Of Ireland sucks the charm out of Gleeson bros
The Gleesons lean on their inherent chemistry as real-life brothers to make Frank and Doofus' codependent relationship ring somewhat true, and sometimes it works.
Caroline Framke, Variety, 12th April 2021Brian and Domhnall Gleeson interview
Domhnall Gleeson can't stop laughing at his brother's jokes. Throughout our interview, the actor shrieks with laughter whenever Brian Gleeson delivers a dry quip (which is often).
Radio Times, 10th April 2021Domhnall and Brian Gleeson interview
'People will be surprised to see us in a comedy like this'.
Alexi Duggins, The Guardian, 10th 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 2021Brian and Domhnall Gleeson on their zany new sitcom
As rude as Peep Show and as clever as Fleabag, the brothers' latest project reflects their anti-Hollywood upbringing. The best thing about acting, they say, is the biscuits.
Olly Richards, NME, 8th April 2021