Bachelors Walk

Bachelors Walk

Bachelors Walk was a comedy-drama based around three single men living in a house in Dublin’s Bachelors Walk. The drama was shot in and around Dublin. The programme was first broadcast on RTÉ on 1 October 2001. The drama revolves around Barry (Keith McErlean) looking for a get-rich-quick scheme, Raymond (Don Wycherley) the film critic and Michael (Simon Delaney) the would-be barrister. After a run of three series and an absence for three years, "Bachelors Walk" concluded for a one-off Christmas special which aired on St. Stephen's Day 2006 on RTÉ Two.

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Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2001-10-01

Raymond is excited because his ex-girlfriend is moving back to town. His roommates mess with him but also encourage him stay calm when he meets her. A potential new roommate comes to look at the fourth bedroom.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2001-10-08

The boys decide to throw a party to celebrate Michael's 30th, but he is reluctant to join in the festivities after a huge argument with Jane. Raymond invites the object of his affections, but is dismayed to discover he has some competition.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2001-10-15

Barry walks out of his computer class to launch his own brainchild "The Boland Corporation".

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2001-10-22

Michael is devastated to learn of Jane's pregnancy and turns to the bottle to console himself, while Allison takes a depressed Raymond and Barry to Donegal to meet her fiance.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2001-10-29

Raymond and Allison cannot shake the holiday fever they have picked and try to have a cheap day out in Dublin. On discovering he is about to be a father, Michael is inspired to look for work, and Barry also has his own dreams to pursue.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2001-11-05

Raymond learns his ex-girlfriend Kate has been involved in a car accident and rushes to her hotel bedside - where she leaves him shaken by confessing her love for him.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2001-11-12

Allison's fiancee visits Dublin and has a bone to pick with Raymond.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2001-11-19

Raymond gives serious thought to selling up and moving to the countryside, convinced there's no future for him if Allison leaves town with Mark. Meanwhile, Michael gets an emergency call from Jane, who's ben taken into hospital.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2002-11-18

Michael has a stag party the night before his wedding to Jane.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2002-11-25

Michael and Jane return from their honeymoon, and Allison returns to town.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2002-12-02

New tenant Russell arrives at number 49 and his odd behaviour gives Raymond cause for concern.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2002-12-09

Sally suggests to Raymond that she'd like to meet Allison.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2002-12-16

Michael and Jane's new flat is finally ready for the big move.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2002-12-23

Barry comes to terms with his imminent fatherhood and visits Constance with a proposal in mind, but discovers that she has some ideas of her own on the matter.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2003-11-10

When Allison explains to Raymond that she is frustrated with his lifestyle, Raymond is prompted into action and gets a teaching job in Mullingar. Is this the beginning of a lifestyle re-evaluation for Raymond?

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2003-11-17

Raymond embarks on his first day of teaching, and Barry wants more responsibility at the record studio.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2003-11-24

Michael goes drinking instead of studying, Barry signs a band called 'The Margins', and Raymond's parents come for a visit.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2003-12-01

Allison becomes increasingly fed up living with Raymond's parents and the tension between the couple grows. Terry offers Allison the room above the gallery, an offer which she finds very tempting.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2003-12-08

Having spent nearly all his spare time with Derek, Michael's life begins to unravel when he realises he is totally unprepared for his law exams.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2003-12-15

Michael helps Barry and Vicky reach a deal with the record company, while Raymond grows close to one of his students.

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Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

2001-10-01

Episodes

20 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Don Wycherley

Don Wycherley

Raymond

Simon Delaney

Simon Delaney

Michael

Keith McErlean

Keith McErlean

Barry

Marcella Plunkett

Marcella Plunkett

Alison

Production Companies

Samson Films

Samson Films

Accomplice Television

Accomplice Television

RTÉ

RTÉ