“We want our Republic, we want Connolly and Pearse’s Republic and I don’t think we have ever had that. Adrian Dunbar at Mizen Head in Co Cork, Ireland's most southerly point "It worked really well with Line of Duty," she tells me. The first episode of the series is broadcast at 8pm next Thursday. The series follows Dunbar as he explores his home country of Ireland from the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way to the breathtaking Causeway Coast. Adrian Dunbar was born on August 1, 1958 in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. He said: “It is a real triumph to get something like this back for a second series. Adrian Dunbar's Coastal Ireland, broadcast on Channel 5, will see the Line of Duty star reconnecting with his roots as he travels the wild and rugged west and north coasts of the island. The series is shot in Belfast and this week the cast reunited to start filming on the eagerly-awaited sixth season. While all three major political parties are scrambling to cobble together a coalition, Dunbar believes Sinn Fein is the only party to lead Ireland post-Brexit. “Then season one ended and it was all wrapped up and you thought it was over but they have gone down a really interesting road with season two. ACTOR Adrian Dunbar has admitted that he had Covid-19 before Christmas as he said it was "awful" but now has gotten the first vaccine jab. “It is working-class people that are showing Ireland the way forward. With around 2 million people across Britain set to watch the programme, it’s a great way to shine a spotlight on Ireland, reminding viewers of our spectacular coastline. Last week he told us he was going to Ulster, “where I’m from”, and started with Malin Head which, he … Especially something that on paper shouldn’t be working. That will probably come later. Along the way he samples some of the west coast's incredible food and sites of historic importance. Adrian Dunbar's Coastal Ireland gives viewers a look at its stunning coastline, presented by the much-loved Line of Duty actor. Video of the week: “That change that people want expressed itself as Brexit in the UK, sadly. Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland: Episode 1. Adrian Dunbar's Coastal Ireland Shot during September 2020, with a skeleton film crew as lockdown restrictions eased, Adrian discovered awe inspiring sights, fantastic feats of … He is an actor and a director, known for both his television and his theatre work. Line of Duty legend Adrian Dunbar stars in a brand new travel series, Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland, coming to Channel 5 tonight.. “I was surprised at how much they got it in the US and it is a bit of a triumph for us and to get a returning drama series in Ireland is a remarkable achievement. “It is dark and captivating with some incredible writing and I think the twists and turns and dark little secrets will keep an audience coming back, at least I hope so.”. As he travels around, he gets the opportunity to achieve a lifelong ambition to visit the Skellig Islands, as well as meeting up with old friends along the way. Dunbar, 61, is best known for playing Supt Ted Hastings in the BBC One thriller Line of Duty since 2012. “It has carved its own little niche and I am hopeful it will keep going for a third series.”. Fermanagh actor Adrian Dunbar is fronting a new TV series showcasing the best of Ireland. He refuses to believe there will be a return to violence and is confident a safe future lies in the hands of the left. He has been married to Anna Nygh since 1986. But the Covid-19 crisis initially left the series under threat. Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar, better known to fans as Superintendent Ted Hastings, will present a new Channel 5 travel documentary titled Scenic Ireland. When asked about his relationship with his parents, he said that he was not very close to his father but his mother gave him support throughout his career. Email. Ipso, An INM Website Find out when Adrian Dunbar's Coastal Ireland is on TV, including Series 1-Episode 1. I am hoping to come to Dublin to do a play in the autumn.”. “I am delighted they are different than the theatre work because that is the live gig. “Playing Ted is a great role and I feel lucky to have got him at this stage in my career and infirmities. Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland, a two-part series where the actor reconnects with his roots as he travels the wild and rugged west and north coasts of Ireland, airs on Thursday 4th February at 8pm on Channel 5. A journey along Ireland's glorious coastline with Adrian Dunbar. Covering more than 600 miles, he visits breathtaking locations, drives beautiful coastal roads, sees fantastic feats of engineering and tastes amazing cuisine. Dunbar, who lives in London, said: “I have read the first four episodes and I think people are in for a treat.”. Mr Dunbar recently returned to the west coast of Ireland for a new two-part series for Channel 5, Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland, which airs on Thursday at 8pm. The actor was brought up in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, in Northern Ireland and he is … They have one child. Shot during September 2020, with a skeleton film crew as lockdown restrictions eased, Dunbar discovered awe-inspiring sights, feats of engineering and caught up with some friends along the way. Adrian was born on August 1 1958, making him 62-years-old. The Co Fermanagh actor said he is delighted with the 2020 General Election result and praised the working-class for their “mature decision”. Stupid stuff like that but it is all a bit of craic. How old is Adrian Dunbar? Dunbar passes into the country from Donegal by ferry, and proceeds along the world-renowned North Coast. The two-part series will follow Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar, as he travels along the western and northern coast of the island of Ireland, reconnecting with our landscape and people. The landscape has changed and things have happened since the last time we were with AC12. In ADRIAN DUNBAR’S COASTAL IRELAND (CHANNEL 4), the Fermanagh boy is front and centre. It has also ensured Hastings is a character that follows the distinguished actor everywhere he goes. Adrian Dunbar (born 1 August 1958) is a Northern Irish actor from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Blood has become Virgin Media’s most successful TV drama and has been distributed to 65 world territories. “I think the election result is great and I think it is a mature country that understands where it is going. N. Ireland; N. Ireland Politics; NI 100; Enniskillen: Adrian Dunbar backs residents in sewerage row. The series ends with the serene beauty of the Mourne Mountains, where Dunbar sums up his journey in style surrounded by the landscape that inspired CS Lewis to create Narnia. In the first of two programmes he visits the astonishing Mizen bridge, suspended 45 metres above sea level, and heads to Co Cork, where old friend Darina Allen makes him lunch at Ballymaloe House. Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland sees the actor, who was born and raised in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, climbing the summit of Skellig Michael and swapping stories with the salmon fisherman on Carrick-a-Rede. We haven’t been running around shouting ‘Up The Ra’, no none of that yet. By Julian Fowler South West Reporter, BBC … As he moves steadily north towards Co Sligo, he passes through the counties one by one. “As ever in Ireland, it is the working classes that are leading the way. Here he finds legends of the mythic kind at the Giant's Causeway, and in human form when he meets road-racing star Michael Dunlop. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA. People are very good and they like the character and the show. But there are big changes and new things happening.”. “They both look like parties of the past and the Irish people are looking forward and they have spoken and look to Sinn Fein for the future. He is an actor, known for The Crying Game (1992), Hear My Song (1991) and My Left Foot (1989). By following Covid protocols, and with expert guidance from Tourism Ireland and funding support from Northern Ireland Screen, the series was able to proceed. If the left can coalesce and I think they should try anyway, we will see what happens. His character Jim Hogan was left reeling at the end of season one after the truth behind the death of his wife Mary was revealed. Last week’s opener was fantastic, and here’s hoping Channel 5 send Adrian off on his jollies again, as soon as jollies are legal. 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Line of Duty: Episode 1 of series 6 explodes from the traps. “I think people will have to get up to speed at the new dispensation as to what is going on. THE TWO-PART SERIES IS PRODUCED BY BELFAST PRODUCTION COMPANY AFRO-MIC, SUPPORTED BY NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN AND TOURISM IRELAND In this new series, airing on Channel 5, 8pm on February 4 th, Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty) is reconnecting with his roots as he travels the wild and rugged west and north coasts of Ireland. Adrian Dunbar is reconnecting with his roots as he travels the wild and rugged west and north coasts of Ireland. “I was in Sligo the other day and I was roaming up the main street. Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar is returning to our screens in a rather different capacity in 2020 as the star of Channel 5's new series Scenic Ireland. Northern Ireland; Observer New Review Q&A Culture. Adrian Dunbar 57 results. 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Before we get a glimpse of the new LOD season, Dunbar will be back on our screens when Virgin Media’s hit drama Blood returns for a second series on Monday, February 24. Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar confirms he is not H as he opens up on learning lines getting harder as he gets older Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single day She begged her doctor husband to help her end her life as she battled Motor Neurone Disease. And he added the hiring of Trainspotting actress Kelly MacDonald was an “inspired” move. Interview. Adrian Dunbar is the eldest of seven siblings. “It is an ordinary, lower to middle-class family set in the countryside but when I read it I just thought it was a really good yarn. But here I think it is a positive thing.”. Dunbar told the Irish Mirror: “It is great to be home and the pints are good, that’s for sure. Dunbar said: “People are starting to watch Blood. Billy Connolly, Michael Portillo, Michael Palin – the list goes on. The series was produced by Afro-Mic Production with support from Northern Ireland Screen and Tourism Ireland. Episode two takes viewers to Northern Ireland. Dunbar said: “When we heard she was doing it we were all really excited and I think she is going to be incredible in the role. That moment haunted him throughout his life. Actor Adrian Dunbar has bagged his own Channel 5 series exploring Coastal Ireland. “Tourism Ireland was delighted to support the production of this new TV series, Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland. “It has done huge numbers in the UK for Channel 5 and they nearly repositioned themselves as a station on the back of Blood. The Line of Duty star said his upbringing during the Troubles in Northern Ireland … What have the Downton Abbey cast been doing since the release of the first film? Picture: Afro-Mic Productions/Channel 5. Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland, first airing on Thursday 4th February at 8pm on Channel 5, is a two-part series which sees the actor reconnect with his roots as he travels the wild and rugged west and north coasts of Ireland. Line Of Duty star Adrian Dunbar believes Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Fein have the ability to deliver Padraig Pearse’s dream of a 32-county Irish Republic.. ADRIAN Dunbar has revealed he once cheated death when his car was blown up during a family holiday in Jerusalem. Menu When his father was dying, he was not able to be near him. “I think that has been one of the problems for the two major parties, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael. Covering over 600 miles Adrian visits breath taking locations, drives beautiful coastal roads, sees fantastic feats of engineering and tastes amazing cuisine. “That was it. Something went wrong, please try again later. The star told how he remembers vividly the Troubles that consumed the north and his home town of Enniskillen during the 70s and 80s. A journey along Ireland's glorious coastline with Adrian Dunbar. Sections, Travelogue: Adrian Dunbar at the Giant’s Causeway for his new TV series on Ireland’s north and west coasts, Adrian Rutherford Twitter A drian Dunbar's Coastal Ireland, broadcast on Channel 5, will see the Line of … “I think it is a very positive thing and while the rest of Europe is moving further to the right, Ireland is trying to buck the trend. Line Of Duty star Adrian Dunbar believes Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Fein have the ability to deliver Padraig Pearse’s dream of a 32-county Irish Republic. Jim’s daughter Cat was dumbfounded as he finally revealed the truth of her mum’s final moments. In this new series, airing on Channel 5, 8pm on February 4th, Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty) is reconnecting with his roots as he travels the wild and rugged west and north coasts of Ireland. Dunbar said: “There is no going back and we have to leave that past behind. “They [Sinn Fein] have a programme for government, and if they can get the Greens and the Social Democrats and so forth to join them, it will be interesting to see if they can form a minority government.”. Fermanagh actor Adrian Dunbar is fronting a new TV series showcasing the best of Ireland. And his world continues to crumble in series two as his daughter Fiona is arrested for murder. In this new series, Adrian is reconnecting with his roots as he travels the wild and rugged west and north coasts of Ireland. Episode guide, trailer, review, preview, cast list and where to stream it on demand, on catch up and download. Dunbar co-wrote and starred in the 1991 film Hear My Song, nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA awards. Dunbar and a stellar cast, including Vicky McClure and Martin Compston, have served up stunning viewing figures, with series five is Britain’s most watched television show last year. The Co Fermanagh actor said he is delighted with the 2020 General Election result and praised the working-class for their “mature decision”, Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single day. Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland is a brand new show featuring the Fermanagh actor best known for his role as Ted Hastings on the police drama Line of Duty. Covering over 600 miles Adrian visits breath taking locations, drives beautiful coastal roads, sees fantastic feats of engineering and tastes amazing cuisine. Adrian Dunbar visits Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. Adrian Dunbar: ‘In the Line of Duty drinking game, if I say fella, you take a gulp’ Michael Hogan. Tonight, Adrian starts his journey at Malin Head, the most northerly tip of mainland Ireland, known for its high winds and storms. 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A success that surprised everyone – including Dunbar. Adrian Dunbar on the set of the sixth series of Line of Duty. In recent months, Adrian was also on screens – again on Channel 5 – to host a series called Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland. Read more: BBC … Episode one, to be screened next week, opens with him standing over the perilous, churning waters of Mizen Head, the most southerly point of Ireland. “There was this fellow collecting for cancer and he was rattling his bucket and he just went, ‘How’s it going H?’. It’s back! Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland returns to Channel 5 tonight for the second of two episodes. We were doing some publicity for it in the US and we were on a platform between Better Call Saul and Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar has reconnected with his roots for a new programme on Channel 5 where he travels the wild and rugged west and north coasts of Ireland. And he believes the time is right for the left-wing party to finally deliver a united Ireland. The Belfast Telegraph is a member of IPSO and subscribes to its Editors' Code of Practice The Northern Ireland actor appeared on … Belfast-based Afro-Mic Productions were commissioned in early 2020 to make the two-part travelogue for Channel 5.
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