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The Irish R.M.

Based on the turn-of-the-century stories by Somerville and Ross. Peter Bowles (Rumpole of the Bailey, To the Manor Born) stars as Major Sinclair Yeates, a retired English army officer who becomes a Resident Magistrate in pre-independence West Ireland.
IMDb 7.819856 episodes
13+
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Episodes

  1. S3 E1 - The Muse in Skebawn
    June 1, 1985
    51min
    13+
    With Philippa gone to England to tend to her ailing mother, Major Yeate's problems multiply. A shifty entrepreneur brings moving pictures into Skebawn, creating havoc that the Major must subdue while fending off the unwanted advances of Miss Bobbie Bennett.
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  2. S3 E2 - Major Apollo Riggs
    June 8, 1985
    52min
    13+
    The Major's sister, Barbara, looks after him in Philippa's absence. Cousin Andrew also arrives to help and begins to fix everything in sight, including a crumbling chimney and a mysterious well. Cold water and strange spirits are unleased as Andrew's enthusiasm goes a bit too far.
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  3. S3 E3 - Friend of Her Youth
    June 15, 1985
    51min
    13+
    Babs fondly reminisces about her old friend, Julian Chichester, who is coming to stay at Shreelane. But no sooner does Chichester arrive than he begins to scorn the Major's household, including a beloved canine. Flurry decides to teach Chichester a lesson, resulting in a disastrous sailing trip.
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  4. S3 E4 - In the Curranhilty Country
    June 22, 1985
    50min
    13+
    It's time for the hunt as the Major drives to meet with the Curranhilty Harriers in a noisy new motor car, suffering the disdain of the locals. The excursion doesn't quite go as planned, as the Major continuously finds himself in an awkward position with Miss Bennett.
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  5. S3 E5 - Lisheen Races
    June 29, 1985
    51min
    13+
    As the Lisheen Races take hold of Skebawn, Sally strikes a deal to enter the competition, while Mrs. Cadogan discourages Peter from betting on the horses. The Major is surprised to learn that his job performance has been called into question by a visiting Dublin official.
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  6. S3 E6 - The Devil You Know
    July 6, 1985
    53min
    13+
    The major receives an offer to become R.M. in a community closer to Dublin. Upon hearing of the offer, Mrs. Cadogan and the rest of the household think it's a joke. But unexpected frustrations cause the Major to resign.
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Directors
Roy Ward BakerRobert ChetwynJohn HowardPeter Sykes
Producers
Endemol-Shine
Starring
Peter BowlesBryan MurrayAnna Manahan
Studio
Acorn TV
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