Single-Handed

Single-Handed

Ended First aired 01/Jan/2007 IE English 4 season(s) 12 episode(s)

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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Season 4 · Season 4

6 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Nov/2010

Season Overview

[Part I] For Jack, the murder of a reclusive old man raises more questions than answers. Meanwhile, a visiting couple from Manchester are trying to solve their own family mystery. Jack's hunt for a killer and Brian's search for his family history lead them to the same place. [Part II] An arson attack on an unoccupied vacation home at first looks like insurance fraud, but matters take a sinister turn when the body of a local woman is discovered in one of the rooms. When he learns why the arson victim may have been at the site of the fire, Jack has to ask awkward questions of people he considers friends. [Part III] A local high-school girl gets too close to a dangerous highflier from Dublin with plenty of money and a bit of a past. Jack's temper gives his enemies an opportunity to bring him down. It also halts his case against a Dublin pimp and jeopardizes the safety of the schoolgirl.

Season Overview

[Part I] For Jack, the murder of a reclusive old man raises more questions than answers. Meanwhile, a visiting couple from Manchester are trying to solve their own family mystery. Jack's hunt for a killer and Brian's search for his family history lead them to the same place. [Part II] An arson attack on an unoccupied vacation home at first looks like insurance fraud, but matters take a sinister turn when the body of a local woman is discovered in one of the rooms. When he learns why the arson victim may have been at the site of the fire, Jack has to ask awkward questions of people he considers friends. [Part III] A local high-school girl gets too close to a dangerous highflier from Dublin with plenty of money and a bit of a past. Jack's temper gives his enemies an opportunity to bring him down. It also halts his case against a Dublin pimp and jeopardizes the safety of the schoolgirl.

S4E6

A Cold Heaven (2)

Air date: 12/Dec/2010 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

Jack investigates a car accident involving a local teenager, and suspects the girl of being in an abusive relationship. However, he is unable to focus on the case due to tensions back at home, where he continues to be the subject of Brian's simmering hatred.

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S4E5

A Cold Heaven (1)

Air date: 05/Dec/2010 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

Jack investigates a car accident involving a local teenager, and suspects the girl of being in an abusive relationship. However, he is unable to focus on the case due to tensions back at home, where he continues to be the subject of Brian's simmering hatred.

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S4E4

Between Two Fires (2)

Air date: 28/Nov/2010 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

Jack investigates a suspicious fire at a troubled housing development, but his loyalties are tested by the suspicion that an old friend may have been responsible. Meanwhile, Gemma falls out with Brian over his plan to stake a claim to Eithne's land.

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S4E3

Between Two Fires (1)

Air date: 21/Nov/2010 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

Jack investigates a suspicious fire at a troubled housing development, but his loyalties are tested by the suspicion that an old friend may have been responsible. Meanwhile, Gemma falls out with Brian over his plan to stake a claim to Eithne's land.

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S4E2

The Lost Boys (2)

Air date: 14/Nov/2010 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

A visit from Jack's English cousin Brian leads to the unearthing of a devastating family secret, and the Garda sergeant must also deal with a troubled teenager who is the chief suspect in the murder of an elderly recluse

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S4E1

The Lost Boys (1)

Air date: 07/Nov/2010 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

A visit from Jack's English cousin Brian leads to the unearthing of a devastating family secret, and the Garda sergeant must also deal with a troubled teenager who is the chief suspect in the murder of an elderly recluse

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Season 3 · Season 3

2 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Apr/2009

Season Overview

Jack heroically pulls 17-year-old Daniel O'Malley out of the bay -- too late to save him. The mystery surrounding the teenager's death deepens when Jack learns that his old flame has been vacationing at a cottage overlooking the exact spot where Daniel drowned.

Season Overview

Jack heroically pulls 17-year-old Daniel O'Malley out of the bay -- too late to save him. The mystery surrounding the teenager's death deepens when Jack learns that his old flame has been vacationing at a cottage overlooking the exact spot where Daniel drowned.

S3E2

The Drowning Man (2)

Air date: 13/Apr/2009 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

When Jack's old flame and colleague Maura Dooley arrives on the scene, Jack realises that his counterparts in Dublin are part of the bigger picture.

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S3E1

The Drowning Man (1)

Air date: 12/Apr/2009 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

When Jack's old flame and colleague Maura Dooley arrives on the scene, Jack realises that his counterparts in Dublin are part of the bigger picture.

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Season 2 · Season 2

2 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Jan/2008

Season Overview

After toddler Conal Burke disappears, his mother accuses her estranged husband of snatching him. Jack desperately tries to locate the boy and his father before Conal's two violent uncles get involved.

Season Overview

After toddler Conal Burke disappears, his mother accuses her estranged husband of snatching him. Jack desperately tries to locate the boy and his father before Conal's two violent uncles get involved.

S2E2

The Stolen Child (2)

Air date: 02/Jan/2008 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

Jack's investigation of a toddler's disappearance impacts on his romance with Maggie. Are Gerry's past misdemeanours catching up with him?

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S2E1

The Stolen Child (1)

Air date: 01/Jan/2008 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

Jack's investigation of a toddler's disappearance impacts on his romance with Maggie. Are Gerry's past misdemeanours catching up with him?

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Season 1 · Season 1

2 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Jan/2007

Season Overview

Freshly transferred to his hometown from Dublin, Garda Sergeant Jack Driscoll probes the carbon monoxide poisoning of a young immigrant woman. The investigation threatens to expose dirty secrets kept by a few local men -- including, perhaps, his father.

Season Overview

Freshly transferred to his hometown from Dublin, Garda Sergeant Jack Driscoll probes the carbon monoxide poisoning of a young immigrant woman. The investigation threatens to expose dirty secrets kept by a few local men -- including, perhaps, his father.

S1E2

Natural Justice (2)

Air date: 02/Jan/2007 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

Sergeant Jack Driscoll investigates the death of an immigrant, raising old secrets and putting his father's powerful friends under scrutiny.

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S1E1

Natural Justice (1)

Air date: 01/Jan/2007 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

Sergeant Jack Driscoll investigates the death of an immigrant, raising old secrets and putting his father's powerful friends under scrutiny.

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Cast

Main cast members.

Owen McDonnell

Garda Sergeant Jack Driscoll

Garda Finbarr Colvin

Ruth McCabe

Eithne Driscoll

Brian Gleeson

Sean McGinley

Dennis Costello

Matthew McNulty

Simone Lahbib

Ian McElhinney

Ex-Garda Sergeant Gerry Driscoll

Ann Marie Horan

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Colm McCarthy

Executive Producer

Location Manager

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Quick Facts

Seasons 4

Episodes 12

Year 2007

Status Ended

Runtime 60 min

Language English

Country IE

Release Info

Schedule Sundays at 8:00 PM (60 min)

Timezone Europe/Dublin

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Network IE RTÉ One (2007 - 2010)

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Website 3669 tt0991266

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