An t-Eilean
| An t-Eilean | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Nicholas Osbourne |
| Screenplay by | Nicolas Osbourne Patsi Mackenzie |
| Directed by | Tom Sullivan |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | Gaelic |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Arabella Page Croft |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Alba |
An t-Eilean is an upcoming Gaelic-language crime drama television series produced by BBC Alba.
Premise
[edit]Set in the Outer Hebrides, four siblings return to their family home after the death of their mother with their father being questioned by police.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Sorcha Groundsell as Kat Crichton
- Sagar Radia as DCI Ahmed Halim
- Elspeth Turner as Lady Mary
- Iain Macrae as Sir Douglas
- Sinéad MacInnes as Eilidh
- Andrew Macinnes as Calum
- Meredith Brook as Sìne
- Sam James Smith as Ruaraidh
Production
[edit]The four-part series has a storyline by Nicholas Osborne and is co-written by Patsi Mackenzie. It is produced by Black Camel Pictures and directed by Tom Sullivan. Arabella Page Croft, executive producer at Black Camel Pictures, described it as "the first ever high-end Gaelic-language drama made in Scotland".[2] The series has a budget of £1m an episode.[3]
In April 2024, Sorcha Groundsell, Elspeth Turner and Iain Macrae were cast in the lead roles.[4] Additionally, Sagar Radia has a role in the series.[5]
Principal photography took place on Harris, Outer Hebrides in April 2024 with filming locations including Amhuinnsuidhe Castle.[6]
Broadcast
[edit]The series is expected to be broadcast in early 2025.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ Forbes, Ellie (18 March 2024). "BBC ALBA: Gaelic drama series set to hit international screens". Scottish Field. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "BBC ALBA announces first high-end Gaelic drama series". Herald Scotland. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Locals wanted to star in new high-end Gaelic drama series". Herald Scotland. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Cast announced for BBC's first Gaelic crime thriller". BBC News. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "First look at BBC's most expensive Gaelic drama". bbc.com. 10 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Carrell, Severin (13 April 2024). "An t-Eilean: £1m-an-episode drama to bring Outer Hebrides to global audience". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Griffiths, Kathie (20 March 2024). "Are you ready for The Island?". West Coast Today. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "An t-Eilean Beach. BBC Alba's The Island, a four-part series out in 2025, is set to put Gaelic-language drama on the global map says its makers". West Coast Today. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
External links
[edit]- An t-Eilean at IMDb