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Bridget & Eamon 2016

★ 7.5/10 · 10 votes Comedy 4 seasons · 27 eps Returning Series
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What is Bridget & Eamon?

Bridget and Eamon is an Irish sitcom that first aired on RTE Two on 1 February 2016. The show is based on the Bridget and Eamon sketches written by Shane Mulvey that featured on the Republic of Telly comedy review show.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
27
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Feb 1, 2016
Last aired
Feb 14, 2019
Original language
EN
Origin
IE
Networks
RTÉ2
Genres
Comedy
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82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Comedy
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Bridget and Eamon is an Irish sitcom that first aired on RTE Two on 1 February 2016. The show is based on the Bridget and Eamon sketches written by Shane Mulvey that featured on the Republic of Telly comedy review show. The series centres on 1980s characters. Bridget and Eamon are described as the typical unhappily married eighties Irish couple. They live somewhere in the Midlands with their indeterminate number of children. Chain-smoking Bridget has notions and wants the lifestyle from the pages of Woman's Way, though she would not want to think about how much it would cost to heat South Fork.

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Should you watch it?

“An 80s Irish couple navigates marital chaos and lofty dreams in a witty sitcom.”

# satirical# retro# dry-humor# irish
Reasons to watch
  • Sharp comedy set in 1980s Ireland
  • Based on popular Republic of Telly sketches
  • Relatable marital mishaps
Keep in mind
  • Humor leans on Irish cultural references
  • May not appeal to viewers seeking broad comedy

Watch it if you enjoy dry Irish humor about everyday marital mishaps.

The series contains adult language and themes typical of a sitcom about an unhappily married couple.

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Cast

Jennifer Maguire Bridget
Bernard O'Shea Eamon
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Sharon Mannion Concepta
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Colum McDonnell Frank
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Eleanor Tiernan Dolores
Edwin Sammon Fr. Gabriel
Norma Sheahan Noreen
Karl Spain Joe

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Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
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When did Bridget & Eamon first air?

It premiered on RTÉ Two on 1 February 2016.

What genre is Bridget & Eamon?

It is an Irish sitcom comedy series.

What is the basic premise?

It follows an unhappily married 1980s Irish couple dealing with everyday life and aspirations.

Is the show original or adapted?

It is based on the Bridget & Eamon sketches written by Shane Mulvey for the Republic of Telly comedy review show.

Where is the series set?

The couple lives in the Midlands of Ireland during the 1980s.

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