An extract from the first episode of the rural drama series 'Bracken'. Pat Barry (Gabriel Byrne) returns home to Bracken for his father's funeral and to take over the farm.
The titles and opening scenes from the first episode of the rural drama series 'Bracken'. Pat Barry (Gabriel Byrne) returns home to Bracken for his father's funeral. He intends to stay in Bracken and work his father's farm. The priest neighbours and friends offer their condolences.
Title: |
1st Episode of Bracken |
Clip Duration: |
00:05:02 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Pat Barry Returns to Bracken |
Series Title: |
Bracken |
Information: |
'Bracken' a rural drama ran for two series between 1980 and 1982. Set in County Wicklow and written by Wesley Burrows it featured actors Gabriel Byrne, Niall Toibin, Joe Lynch, and Michael Lally. The 12 episode drama would become a link between two other long running rural drama series 'The Riordans' and 'Glenroe'. |
Local Keywords: |
Bracken, Gabriel Byrne, Farming, Farm, Agriculture, Rural, Soap, Opera |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Work and Production |
Contributor(s): |
Wesley Burrows (Writer) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ One |
Broadcast Date: |
06/01/1980 |
Production Year: |
1979 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
97D00225 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Colour |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |
