Bel's Boys (TV series)

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Bel's Boys is a British children's television series based on the band of the same name. The series consisted of 26 episodes and first aired on ITV in 2006 and later repeated on CITV.

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The series was produced by Initial (part of the Endemol group) and was part funded by the NIFTC (Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission). The series was filmed entirely in Belfast making it the biggest drama series ever to be filmed in Northern Ireland[ citation needed ].

Overview

The show stars Graham McKee, Luke O'Reilly and Eoin Logan from the real life "band" as Vince, Leon and Tay who send their demo cd to acting manager Ainsley Barter who, being an acting manager, not a band manager, tosses it in the bin. But his 9-year-old daughter, Bel (Allanah Scully)[ permanent dead link ], listens to it and is instantly a fan. She goes round to their garage where they practice and hang out. Although they are uncertain at first about having a 9-year-old being their manager but she convinces them that the only way for them to get noticed by her dad is to first be managed by herself. In order to get them known they often enlist the help of Ainsley's PA, SJ, her younger brother, Ollie and Bel's best friend, Carina, although her friendship with Bel is often strained by her commitment to the band.

Episodes

Season 1 and 2

Cast

Vince-Graham McKee

Leon-Luke O'Reilly

Tay-Eoin Logan

Bel Barter-Allanah Scully [ permanent dead link ]

SJ-Dorothy Cotter

Ollie-Leo McGuigan

Carina-Lara McIvor

Ainsley Barter-Paddy Jenkins

Max-Robert Sheehan

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