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Falling for a Dancer

Series Overview

Set in rural Ireland of the 1930s, the story begins when 19-year-old Elizabeth has a brief fling with an actor and falls pregnant. Community pressure forces her to marry a dull middle-aged man, but maybe there is hope on the horizon.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
RTÉ One
BBC One Northern Ireland
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

Air Date Window

1998 – 1998

Premiered: Sun, Sep 13, 1998

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Oct 4, 1998

Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”

Beautiful Elizabeth is forced to ask Mossey for help, whilst 15 year old Kitty has it away with Daniel. Kitty has some devastating news - she's pregnant. Mossey finally declares his love for Elizabeth.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Standeven

Screenplay & Story

Deirdre Purcell

Original Score & Music

Stephen McKeon

Director of Photography

Kevin Rowley

Film Editing

Richard Milward

Producers

Robert Cooper, Jonathan Curling, Claire Duignan, Alan Moloney, Rod Stoneman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Deirdre Purcell

Department Leadership Roster

Nathan Crowley

Nathan Crowley

Production Design

Kevin Rowley

Director of Photography

Lorna Marie Mugan

Costume Design

Richard Standeven

Director

Richard Milward

Editor

Stephen McKeon

Stephen McKeon

Original Music Composer

Deirdre Purcell

Screenplay

Peter Norris

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Falling for a Dancer

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What is Falling for a Dancer about?

Set in rural Ireland of the 1930s, the story begins when 19-year-old Elizabeth has a brief fling with an actor and falls pregnant. Community pressure forces her to marry a dull middle-aged man, but maybe there is hope on the horizon.

How many seasons does Falling for a Dancer have?

Falling for a Dancer comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Falling for a Dancer?

Key cast members in Falling for a Dancer include Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, Dermot Crowley, Liam Cunningham, Maureen O'Brien, Rory Murray.

Who created or directed Falling for a Dancer?

Falling for a Dancer was developed and directed by Richard Standeven.