Ballykissangel 1996
“An English priest transferred to a small Irish village.”
What is Ballykissangel?
"Ballykissangel" is a television series that explores life in a rural Irish community. The show is centered around a young British priest who adjusts to life in this close-knit community.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 57
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 11, 1996
- Last aired
- Apr 15, 2001
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
"Ballykissangel" is a television series that explores life in a rural Irish community. The show is centered around a young British priest who adjusts to life in this close-knit community. The community is deeply rooted in the church and the local pub, where everyone's business is often discussed and opinions are freely shared. The series captures the small-town qualities of this community, where everyone knows and interacts with one another. As characters come and go, the community's dynamics and relationships are constantly evolving. The show's setting and atmosphere are defined by the strong sense of community and the influence of the church and the pub. The series delves into the lives and interactions of the community's residents, highlighting the complexities and nuances of small-town life.
Should you watch it?
“A young British priest adjusts to life in a tight-knit rural Irish community.”
- features a unique rural Irish setting
- explores small-town community dynamics
- characters come and go over time
- life mostly revolves around just the church and pub
Watch it if you enjoy stories about cultural adjustment in small rural communities.
This is a comedy and drama rated TV-14.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Trying to Connect You Feb 11, 1996
- E2 The Things We Do for Love Feb 18, 1996
- E3 Live in My Heart and Pay No Rent Feb 25, 1996
- E4 Fallen Angel Mar 3, 1996
- E5 The Power and the Gory Mar 10, 1996
- E6 Missing You Already Mar 17, 1996
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 For One Night Only Jan 5, 1997
- E2 River Dance Jan 12, 1997
- E3 In the Can Jan 19, 1997
- E4 The Facts of Life Jan 26, 1997
- E5 Someone to Watch Over Me Feb 2, 1997
- E6 Only Skin Deep Feb 9, 1997
- E7 Money, Money, Money Feb 16, 1997
- E8 Chinese Whispers Feb 23, 1997
Season 3 · 11 episodes
- E1 When a Child Is Born Mar 1, 1998
- E2 Changing Times! Mar 8, 1998
- E3 Stardust in Your Eyes Mar 15, 1998
- E4 The Fortune in Men's Eyes Mar 22, 1998
- E5 I Know When I'm Not Wanted Mar 29, 1998
- E6 Personal Call Apr 5, 1998
- E7 Lost Sheep Apr 12, 1998
- E8 The Waiting Game Apr 19, 1998
- E9 Pack Up Your Troubles Apr 26, 1998
- E10 The Reckoning May 3, 1998
- E11 Amongst Friends May 4, 1998
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 All Bar One Sep 20, 1998
- E2 He Healeth the Sick Sep 27, 1998
- E3 Bread and Water Oct 4, 1998
- E4 Par for the Course Oct 11, 1998
- E5 The Odd Couple Oct 18, 1998
- E6 Turf Oct 25, 1998
- E7 It's a Family Affair Nov 1, 1998
- E8 Rock Bottom Nov 8, 1998
- E9 As Stars Look Down Nov 15, 1998
- E10 Births, Deaths and Marriages Nov 22, 1998
- E11 It's a Man's Life Nov 29, 1998
- E12 The Final Frontier Dec 6, 1998
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Two Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Sep 26, 1999
- E2 Hello and Farewell Oct 3, 1999
- E3 Catch of the Day Oct 10, 1999
- E4 Moving Out Oct 17, 1999
- E5 Eureka Oct 24, 1999
- E6 Behind Bars Oct 31, 1999
- E7 Brendan's Crossing Nov 7, 1999
- E8 A Few Dollars More Nov 21, 1999
- E9 The Outsiders Nov 28, 1999
- E10 With a Song in My Heart Dec 5, 1999
- E11 Love's Labours Dec 19, 1999
- E12 The Wedding Dec 28, 1999
Frequently asked questions
When did Ballykissangel premiere?
It premiered in 1996.
What is the main premise of the show?
A young British priest adjusts to life in a rural Irish community.
Where does life revolve around in the community?
Life revolves around the church and the local pub.
What are the genres of the series?
The series falls under comedy and drama.
Do the characters stay the same throughout the series?
No, characters come and go, though the small-town qualities remain.