Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20081005 | 20081011 (R4) | Christopher Fitz-Simon's two-part adaptation of the comic novels of Somerville and Ross, set in late-nineteenth century Ireland. When the affable, if somewhat dim, Major Sinclair Yeates is appointed Resident Magistrate, he finds himself among a people whose every moment seems dedicated to thwarting him. Major Yeates - Alex Jennings Philippa Yeates - Rebecca Saire Flurry Knox - Mark Lambert Uncle Jocelyn - Richard Howard Mrs Raverty - Cathy Belton Peter - Miche Doherty Mrs Cadogan - Marion O'Dwyer Mrs Knox - Ingrid Craigie McCarthy-Gannon - John Hewitt Mr Cantillon - Kevin Flood Train Guard - Niall Cusack Sister Emanuel - Ali White Lady Hervey - Anne Makower Reels - Christopher Fitz-Simon Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan. The affable Major Sinclair Yeates is appointed Resident Magistrate in 1890s Ireland. |
| 02 | 20081012 | 20081018 (R4) | The Experiences of an Irish RM Christopher Fitz-Simon's two-part adaptation of the comic novels of Somerville and Ross, set in late 19th-century Ireland. Now a resident magistrate for ten years in west Cork, Major Sinclair Yeates has grown accustomed to the eccentricity of his position and of those around him, except for his nemesis Mr Flurry Knox. Major Yeates - Alex Jennings Philippa Yeates - Rebecca Saire Anthony Yeates - Robbie Gilmore Flurry Knox - Mark Lambert Sally Knox - Ali White Lieutenant Larpent - Anthony Glennon Peter Cadogan - Miche Doherty Mrs Cadogan - Marion O'Dwyer Dr Frazer - Ingrid Craigie Miss Longmuir - Cathy Belton Mr Cantillon - Kevin Flood Dr Fahy - John Hewitt Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan. Major Sinclair Yeates has still not got used to the eccentricity of Mr Flurry Knox. |