Wild Ireland

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Wild Ireland
Genre Documentary
Presented by Christine Bleakley
Country of originIreland
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersJane Kelly
Philip McGovern
ProducerFrank Agnew
EditorUltan Murphy
Running time30 minutes (inc. adverts)
Production companyBig Mountain Productions
Original release
Network ITV
Release13 April (2015-04-13) –
18 May 2015 (2015-05-18)
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Wild Ireland is an Irish travel documentary series that began airing on 13 April 2015 on ITV. It was presented by Christine Bleakley.

Contents

The series was filmed throughout 2014 and had the working title of Wild Atlantic Way. [1] [2] [3]

Awards

Wild Ireland won an IFTA Gala Television Award in the 'Factual' category in October 2015. [4]

Episodes

Official viewing figures are from BARB. [5]

EpisodeOriginal Air DateDescriptionViewers
(millions)
113 April 2015In the first episode, Christine starts at the most northerly point of Ireland. She learns the story of how Ireland first got its name before she drives, bikes, hikes, swims and kayaks her way along the coastline. [6] 2.43
220 April 2015In this episode, Christine climbs Knocknarea Mountain in County Sligo, Learns how to cut turf, explores sea arches and caves in a kayak and also visits Blacksod Lighthouse. [7] 2.11
327 April 2015In the third episode, Christine walks along the pilgrims trail to Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, enjoys a surfing lesson on the wild Atlantic waves & visits Ireland's only fjord, Killary Harbour. [8] 2.56
44 May 2015This week, Christine learns to sail on the Galway Hooker, a traditional Irish vessel. She explores Ireland's most popular natural attraction, the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare which tower above the Atlantic and travels by ferry to the Aran Islands where she explores the landscape from a traditional pony and trap. [9] 2.20
511 May 2015Christine kayaks into the bay in search of one of County Kerry's most famous residents, a dolphin named Fungie. She explores Ireland's love of horse riding with a riding lesson on the beach and she join a band of local star-gazers at the Dark Sky Reserve, one of the darkest places on earth. [10] 2.46
618 May 2015In the last episode of the series, Christine travels across open ocean in Ireland's only cable car. On to Mizen Head, she explores the treacherous waters around Ireland's most south westerly point and joins the coastguard for the day. [11] 2.02

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References

  1. ↑ Radio Times Staff. "Christine Bleakley films new ITV travel show - Wild Atlantic will showcase the west coast of Ireland". RadioTimes. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Christine Bleakley set to front new ITV series Wild Atlantic Way". The Irish Post. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Christine Bleakley heads to Ireland for ITV". broadcastnow.co.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "Talkofthetown.ie". Talk of the Town.
  5. ↑ "Weekly top 30 programmes - BARB". www.barb.co.uk.
  6. ↑ "Wild Ireland". presscentre. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
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  10. ↑ "Wild Ireland Episode 5".
  11. ↑ "Wild Ireland Episode 6".
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