Episode 1
The Stolen Child (1)
Jack's investigation of a toddler's disappearance impacts on his romance with Maggie. Are Gerry's past misdemeanours catching up with him?
Episode credits
Guest stars Ann Marie Horan
TV series
Single-Handed
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Single-Handed is an Irish television drama series, first broadcast on RTÉ Television in 2007. Set and filmed in the west of Ireland, it focuses on the life of a member of the Garda Síochána, Sergeant Jack Driscoll. Three two-episode, single-story series aired one each on consecutive nights in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Series Four, consisting of three stories told over six episodes, began in RTÉ One November 2010. The series is partially inspired by garda corruption in County Donegal.
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Single-Handed premiered January 1, 2007. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Single-Handed is an Irish television drama series, first broadcast on RTÉ Television in 2007. Set and filmed in the west of Ireland, it focuses on the life of a member of the Garda Síochána, Sergeant Jack Driscoll. Three two-episode, single-story series aired one each on consecutive nights in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Series Four, consisting of three stories told over six episodes, began in RTÉ One November 2010. The series is partially inspired by garda corruption in County Donegal.
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Episode 2
The Stolen Child (2)
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Jack's investigation of a toddler's disappearance impacts on his romance with Maggie. Are Gerry's past misdemeanours catching up with him?
Episode credits
Guest stars Ann Marie Horan
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Cast
Owen McDonnellGarda Sergeant Jack Driscoll
David HerlihyGarda Finbarr Colvin
Ruth McCabeEithne Driscoll
Brian GleesonCathal
Sean McGinleyDennis Costello
Matthew McNultyBrian Doyle
Simone LahbibGemma Burge
Ian McElhinneyEx-Garda Sergeant Gerry DriscollProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
RTÉ OneIreland
RTÉIreland
Element PicturesIreland
Themes
copirelandrural area