The Savage Eye
The show is a satirical and often surreal examination of subjects close to the hearts of the Irish people. It takes the form of a fake anthropological documentary as if made by British television. Each show explores one subject from it's history through to the present covering 6 or 7 topics (or subheadings) using voxpops and informed opinion to inspire comedy sketches and unflinching rants from numerous created characters. The third series is performed by comedians David McSavage, John Colleary, Pat McDonnell and Dermot McMorrow among others. The topics we are covering this year range from Media and Politics to Christmas and Family.
Cast
Patrick McDonnell
John Colleary
Aisling Bea
David McSavage
Various
Seasons
E1Arts
Nov 23, 2009
David McSavage teams up with comedians Pat McDonnell, Declan Rooney and John Colleary for a sketch comedy show.
E2Sex
Nov 30, 2009
The Savage Eye asks why the Irish are so bad in bed.
E3Property
Dec 7, 2009
The Savage Eye examines property in Ireland.
E4Happiness
Dec 12, 2009
Why are the Irish so happy to be unhappy?
E5Religion
Dec 25, 2009
What made the Irish so religious?
E6Alcohol
Dec 28, 2009
Why do the Irish drink so much? Is it the weather?
E1Crime
Jan 10, 2011
The Savage Eye explores the topic of crime.
E2Health
Jan 17, 2011
Comedian David McSavage asks why are the Irish the unhealthiest nation in Europe?
E3Sport
Jan 24, 2011
Why do the Irish love sport but are never any good at it, except for rugby, which they only got good at recently?
E4Racism
Jan 31, 2011
The Savage Eye asks why are the Irish so racist?
E5Tourism
Feb 7, 2011
The Savage Eye asks why is Ireland is such a popular tourist destination?
E6Future
Feb 14, 2011
David McSavage asks why is Ireland's future so uncertain?
E1Politics
Mar 19, 2012
Why Can't the Irish Rule Themselves?
E2TV
Mar 26, 2012
Why are the Irish so addicted to their television?
E3Family
Apr 2, 2012
What's So Grand About the Irish Family?
E4Ugly
Apr 9, 2012
Why are the Irish so ugly?
E5Education
Apr 16, 2012
Why is Ireland so proud of its education system?
E6Worst Place
Apr 23, 2012
Why is Ireland the worst place to be Irish?
E1Childhood
May 5, 2014
Why is Ireland a better place to be a foetus than a baby?
E2Love
May 12, 2014
David McSavage and crew focus their attention on love.
E3Animals
May 19, 2014
Publican Mick the Bull Daly, Ireland's President for Life and her Housebound 'It' and the Garda trainees discuss the theme of animals.
E4The Universe
May 26, 2014
How will the Irish cope with a future in space?
E5Death
Jun 2, 2014
Publican Mick the Bull Daly, Ireland's President for Life and her Housebound 'It' and the Garda trainees hold a discussion around the theme of death.
E6Invasion
Jun 9, 2014
The Savage Eye explores the topic of war.
Storyline
The show is a satirical and often surreal examination of subjects close to the hearts of the Irish people. It takes the form of a fake anthropological documentary as if made by British television. Each show explores one subject from it's history through to the present covering 6 or 7 topics (or subheadings) using voxpops and informed opinion to inspire comedy sketches and unflinching rants from numerous created characters. The third series is performed by comedians David McSavage, John Colleary, Pat McDonnell and Dermot McMorrow among others. The topics we are covering this year range from Media and Politics to Christmas and Family.
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