Raw (television series)
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Raw, an Irish
drama television series
for RTÉ. The show focuses on the staff at a Dublin restaurant. The first season featured six episodes shown on RTÉ Two
in September 2008 and the second season of six episodes was shown on RTÉ One
from 10 January 2010. It has been confirmed that there will be a fourth season.
Season 3 broadcasted on RTÉ One
from Sunday, 9 January 2011 featuring six new episodes. Season 3 ended on 13 February 2011 on RTÉ One
. Season 3 has been the most successful season in terms of audience figures reaching on average of 577,000 viewer per episode.. Filming of Season 4 finished up production on Friday, October 21, 2011, this season will air from January 2012 on RTE One
.
writer Lisa McGee
, based on an idea by Simon Ashdown
. Ashdown wrote the TV drama Kitchen for Channel Five, which was also set in a restaurant, and in which Charlene McKenna
, who plays the heroine of Raw, Jojo, also appeared (in a different role). However the plot and focus of Kitchen was substantially different from Raw.
The first season was broadcast on RTÉ Two
from Monday 8 September 2008 to 13 October 2008, while season two was broadcast on RTÉ One
on Sundays from 10 January 2010.
Filming for the second season took place on Camden Street in Dublin in March 2009.
critic is reviewing the restaurant. Meanwhile, Jojo's best friend, Bobby, is threatened by two drug dealers, whose drugs Jojo had dumped earlier in the episode, and finds himself in need of €4000 quickly. http://www.rte.ie/tv/raw/
, but first they need to acquire alcohol
for same. They enlist Pavel's assistance in taking some from the restaurant. Mal plans to work late, but ends up attending the party and drinking with Shane, much to Tanya's annoyance. Rebecca attempts to be alone with Bobby at the party, but her boyfriend David follows her there. Geoff and Pavel share a drink/drug fuelled conversation.
in a restaurant magazine, and Tanya ponders opening more restaurants. Meanwhile Mal ponders his future, while Pavel and Geoff reconcile their differences, and kiss in front of everyone, many people are amazed that Pavel is gay.
This episode marks the final appearances of Mal Martin (Michael Colgan
), Tanya Martin (Shelley Conn
) and Rebecca Marsh (Dominique McElligott
).
) is brought on as the new waiter, replacing Rebecca. While Shane is in the pub he runs into old school friend Jay (Nick Lee
), Jay and Shane end up fighting after Jay insults Jojo. On the night Raw re-opens, Jay comes to Raw and reveals he is now a member of the Gardai and Shane is arrested. Fiona is seen with her planned business partner, who she must blackmail about past financial dealings to secure his signature on Raw's new rent lease.
This episode marks the first appearances of Fiona (Aisling O'Sullivan), Dylan (Paul Reid
) and Jay (Nick Lee
).
Also in the episode we see that Fiona and her husband's relationship may be on the mend and Shane sleeps with Raw's wine supplier in her hotel room before she goes back to France.
Hello people, this is london calling... Can you hear me?
, The Flaws
, Lisa Hannigan
, Fight Like Apes
, The Coronas
, Róisín Murphy
, Two Door Cinema Club
, Cathy Davey
, The Chapters
, Bell X1
, Gemma Hayes
, The Pogues
and others. The show also featured music from international acts such as Camille.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
drama television series
Dramatic programming
Dramatic programming in the UK, or television drama and television drama series in the US, is television program content that is scripted and fictional along the lines of √a traditional drama. This excludes, for example, sports television, television news, reality show and game shows, stand-up...
for RTÉ. The show focuses on the staff at a Dublin restaurant. The first season featured six episodes shown on RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two is a free-to-air general entertainment channel operated by Irish state broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann. RTÉ Two is available throughout the island of Ireland through digital terrestrial service Saorview, VHF and UHF bands, and is also available via satellite to Irish subscribers of...
in September 2008 and the second season of six episodes was shown on RTÉ One
RTÉ One
RTÉ One is the flagship television channel of Raidió Teilifís Éireann , and it is the most popular and most watched television channel in Ireland. It was launched as Telefís Éireann on 31 December 1961, it was renamed RTÉ Television in 1966, and it was renamed as RTÉ One upon the launch of RTÉ...
from 10 January 2010. It has been confirmed that there will be a fourth season.
Season 3 broadcasted on RTÉ One
RTÉ One
RTÉ One is the flagship television channel of Raidió Teilifís Éireann , and it is the most popular and most watched television channel in Ireland. It was launched as Telefís Éireann on 31 December 1961, it was renamed RTÉ Television in 1966, and it was renamed as RTÉ One upon the launch of RTÉ...
from Sunday, 9 January 2011 featuring six new episodes. Season 3 ended on 13 February 2011 on RTÉ One
RTÉ One
RTÉ One is the flagship television channel of Raidió Teilifís Éireann , and it is the most popular and most watched television channel in Ireland. It was launched as Telefís Éireann on 31 December 1961, it was renamed RTÉ Television in 1966, and it was renamed as RTÉ One upon the launch of RTÉ...
. Season 3 has been the most successful season in terms of audience figures reaching on average of 577,000 viewer per episode.. Filming of Season 4 finished up production on Friday, October 21, 2011, this season will air from January 2012 on RTE One
RTÉ One
RTÉ One is the flagship television channel of Raidió Teilifís Éireann , and it is the most popular and most watched television channel in Ireland. It was launched as Telefís Éireann on 31 December 1961, it was renamed RTÉ Television in 1966, and it was renamed as RTÉ One upon the launch of RTÉ...
.
Production
The series was created and written by DerryDerry
Derry or Londonderry is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-biggest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Doire or Doire Cholmcille meaning "oak-wood of Colmcille"...
writer Lisa McGee
Lisa McGee
Lisa McGee is a stage and screen writer. She was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, and studied for a BA degree in Drama at Queens University Belfast. She was writer on attachment with the Royal National Theatre in London in 2006. Her plays include JUMP and the Stewart Parker and Blackburn...
, based on an idea by Simon Ashdown
Simon Ashdown
Simon Ashdown is a British television writer, best known as being a BAFTA award-nominated EastEnders writer.Ashdown is currently series consultant and lead writer on EastEnders. He was involved in the creation of the Slater family, and along with other writers, developed the characters around the...
. Ashdown wrote the TV drama Kitchen for Channel Five, which was also set in a restaurant, and in which Charlene McKenna
Charlene McKenna
Charlene McKenna is an award-winning Irish actress. She became a household name and face in Ireland after starring as Jennifer in the television series Pure Mule in 2005. She has had numerous other roles in television dramas in Ireland, including Raw, Single-Handed 2 and Whistleblower...
, who plays the heroine of Raw, Jojo, also appeared (in a different role). However the plot and focus of Kitchen was substantially different from Raw.
The first season was broadcast on RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two is a free-to-air general entertainment channel operated by Irish state broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann. RTÉ Two is available throughout the island of Ireland through digital terrestrial service Saorview, VHF and UHF bands, and is also available via satellite to Irish subscribers of...
from Monday 8 September 2008 to 13 October 2008, while season two was broadcast on RTÉ One
RTÉ One
RTÉ One is the flagship television channel of Raidió Teilifís Éireann , and it is the most popular and most watched television channel in Ireland. It was launched as Telefís Éireann on 31 December 1961, it was renamed RTÉ Television in 1966, and it was renamed as RTÉ One upon the launch of RTÉ...
on Sundays from 10 January 2010.
Filming for the second season took place on Camden Street in Dublin in March 2009.
Episode 1
The first episode centred upon Jojo, a young Monaghan chef working in a Dublin restaurant, Raw. She arrives at the restaurant to find her brother, Shane waiting outside for her. The restaurant is celebrating its first anniversary but there is no sign of co-owner and head chef, Mal, whose wife and co-owner Tanya is the restaurant manager. Geoff, the Australian deputy head chef, finds himself in charge for the important night, at which an Irish TimesThe Irish Times
The Irish Times is an Irish daily broadsheet newspaper launched on 29 March 1859. The editor is Kevin O'Sullivan who succeeded Geraldine Kennedy in 2011; the deputy editor is Paul O'Neill. The Irish Times is considered to be Ireland's newspaper of record, and is published every day except Sundays...
critic is reviewing the restaurant. Meanwhile, Jojo's best friend, Bobby, is threatened by two drug dealers, whose drugs Jojo had dumped earlier in the episode, and finds himself in need of €4000 quickly. http://www.rte.ie/tv/raw/
Episode 2
Jojo and Bobby plan a house partyHouse party
A house party in the English-speaking world is typically a type of party where medium to large groups of people gather at the residence of the party's host. In modern usage, a house party is typically associated with teenage or young adult crowds, loud music, dancing, and the consumption of alcohol...
, but first they need to acquire alcohol
Alcohol
In chemistry, an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxy functional group is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be saturated, having single bonds to three other atoms....
for same. They enlist Pavel's assistance in taking some from the restaurant. Mal plans to work late, but ends up attending the party and drinking with Shane, much to Tanya's annoyance. Rebecca attempts to be alone with Bobby at the party, but her boyfriend David follows her there. Geoff and Pavel share a drink/drug fuelled conversation.
Episode 3
It is a very wet day and so most people have cancelled their reservations. Geoff demands a pay rise that Tanya can't afford so she considers firing someone else to pay for it. It is Mal's birthday and he takes cocaine and causes a disruption in the kitchen. Bobby manages to turn Rebecca off by saying he doesn't want things to get serious. Shane and Tanya kiss, as do Geoff and Pavel, as the situation in the restaurant heatens. The episode ends with Shane's wife Anna arriving in the doorway.Episode 4
Geoff and Mal make peace and join forces in the kitchen. Shane and Anna decide to move in together and then scrap their plans when they argue over where to move. The argument ends with Anna walking out on Shane. The staff try to poison a customer who they hate by putting cum in his desert that JoJo made. Jojo goes on a date with another woman and the pair end up kissing but the woman tells Jojo to go home and tell Bobby how she feels. Before Jojo can get a chance to tell this to Bobby she finds out that he is back with Rebecca. Geoff and Pavel go out for a drink and Geoff invites Pavel back to his place and Pavel ends up telling Geoff that he is a virgin. The episode ends with Pavel naked in front of Geoff.Episode 5
Geoff and Pavel are at the beginning of a relationship however Geoff wants their relationship to stay secret. Pavel does not want to stay quiet as he is not ashamed of being gay. They fight over the issue, but end up making up. Mal and Geoff have a huge argument as a result of Tanya not wanting Geoff to be a partner. Geoff tells Mal that Shane and Tanya were sleeping together after overhearing part of a conversation between Jojo and Shane when really Shane and Tany just kissed. The argument results in Geoff walking out of the restaurant on a very busy night. Pavel follows him but Geoff says he is leaving for London in a few days and what happened between them was just sex and that Pavel should stop following him. Pavel is left standing in the alley and Mal and JoJo must finish the service without Geoff.Episode 6
Jojo must cater at Tanya's sister's wedding. Raw receives a positive reviewReview
A review is an evaluation of a publication, a product or a service, such as a movie , video game, musical composition , book ; a piece of hardware like a car, home appliance, or computer; or an event or performance, such as a live music concert, a play, musical theater show or dance show...
in a restaurant magazine, and Tanya ponders opening more restaurants. Meanwhile Mal ponders his future, while Pavel and Geoff reconcile their differences, and kiss in front of everyone, many people are amazed that Pavel is gay.
This episode marks the final appearances of Mal Martin (Michael Colgan
Michael Colgan
Michael Colgan may refer to:*Michael Colgan , Northern Irish actor*Michael Colgan , biochemist and physiologist nutritionist*Michael Colgan , Irish theatre director and producer...
), Tanya Martin (Shelley Conn
Shelley Conn
-Early life and education:Conn was born in Barnet, Greater London of British and Sri Lankan descent. The great niece of actress Merle Oberon , Conn trained at Bretton Hall...
) and Rebecca Marsh (Dominique McElligott
Dominique McElligott
Dominique McElligott is an Irish television and film actress, appearing primarily in independent films. She starred in Moon alongside Sam Rockwell as well as the RTÉ series Raw before leaving to film Leap Year...
).
Episode 1
Since the first series ended, Raw was closed down. In the first episode it is re-opened under new management of Fiona (Aisling O'Sullivan), who brings back all original staff. Jojo is promoted to sous-chef. Bobby reveals Rebecca has broken up with him and moved to America. Dylan (Paul ReidPaul Reid
Paul Reid may refer to:* Paul Reid , Australian football player* Paul Reid , English football player* Paul Reid , English football player...
) is brought on as the new waiter, replacing Rebecca. While Shane is in the pub he runs into old school friend Jay (Nick Lee
Nick Lee
Nick Lee is an actor.His stage work includes: Pineapple by Philip McMahon ; Malachy in The Dead School by Pat McCabe ; The Passing written and directed by Paul Mercier and Three Sisters directed by David Leveaux ; Dmitry Karamazov in Delirium by Enda Walsh; Shawn Keogh in The Playboy of the Western...
), Jay and Shane end up fighting after Jay insults Jojo. On the night Raw re-opens, Jay comes to Raw and reveals he is now a member of the Gardai and Shane is arrested. Fiona is seen with her planned business partner, who she must blackmail about past financial dealings to secure his signature on Raw's new rent lease.
This episode marks the first appearances of Fiona (Aisling O'Sullivan), Dylan (Paul Reid
Paul Reid
Paul Reid may refer to:* Paul Reid , Australian football player* Paul Reid , English football player* Paul Reid , English football player...
) and Jay (Nick Lee
Nick Lee
Nick Lee is an actor.His stage work includes: Pineapple by Philip McMahon ; Malachy in The Dead School by Pat McCabe ; The Passing written and directed by Paul Mercier and Three Sisters directed by David Leveaux ; Dmitry Karamazov in Delirium by Enda Walsh; Shawn Keogh in The Playboy of the Western...
).
Episode 2
Jojo and Shane's mother arrives unexpectedly to stay with them for a week, and fights with Jojo over her lack of communication and with Shane over his downward spiral after his divorce. Jay asks Shane for a bribe and insists he wants more and more cash. Geoff helps Pavel with his confidence as he takes on the role of front of house manager. Jojo and Dylan grow closer after they become locked in the wine closet together but Shane gets drunk and Bobby interrupts them to ask Jojo to take him home. Jojo argues with her mother over Shane's decision making and how she makes her feel. Jojo's mother becomes upset and reveals she has breast cancer and is scheduled for a lumpectomy but refuses to tell her husband or Shane. Jojo confides in Dylan after her mother goes to hospital earlier than expected and Fiona meets her sister Kate and refuses to have anything to do with her.Episode 3
Raw is being reviewed in an up-class magazine and Geoff is given a well-presented profile article. The photographer at Raw captures a young girl's violent reaction to a nut allergy and puts it in a tabloid article. Jojo goes with her mother to receive the news that the cancer has not spread and she decides to tell Shane. Jay breaks into Shane's apartment and goes through his things to try to get more money from him; Fiona gives Shane a month's wages in advance to clear his bribe. Geoff can't get the right food for the specials Fiona wants and becomes annoyed when Pavel gets them for him through his new contacts. Dylan keeps Bobby with the idea of opening his own bar, and kisses Jojo in the park. The episode concludes with the entrances of Fiona's ex-husband, who is revealed to have slept with her sister, Kate.Episode 4
Geoff's friend from Australia visits. We find out that he does not know that Geoff is gay (and knows nothing about his and Pavel's relationship). Pavel reacts badly when he finds out that Geoff has discarded a photo of the two of them. Geoff breaks off his and Pavel's relationship but soon regrets his decision and chooses to tell his friend from Australia that he is gay - this news is taken well and Geoff decides to introduce Pavel to him. Jojo finds out that her new relationship may be in trouble when she discovers that her boyfriend has a daughter. Jojo and Pavel decide to go out and drown their sorrows at a local gay bar and Pavel finds himself leaving with a stranger from the bar. Pavel wakes up in the stranger's bedroom (naked) and realizes his mistake. After Geoff introduces Pavel to his friend, Pavel decides to tell Geoff what he has done. Geoff reacts angrily.Also in the episode we see that Fiona and her husband's relationship may be on the mend and Shane sleeps with Raw's wine supplier in her hotel room before she goes back to France.
Hello people, this is london calling... Can you hear me?
Episode 5
Bobby and Dylan sign a lease on a bar. Geoff celebrates his 30th birthday but things don't go well - and his relationship with Pavel is at an all time low and a bad review doesn't help. Fiona lets Paul know she cannot trust him and it is time for their marriage to end. Dylan tells Jojo that he is in love with her and she finds out that Jay is black-mailing Shane. Jojo gets set to deliver her own justice.Episode 6
Bobby and Dylan find a dead man in their new bar and decide to hold the wake on the opening night. Fiona is furious that Pavel and Geoff are so sad and says its creating a bad atmosphere, so Pavel asks Geoff if they can be friends and Geoff says never. As all the staff go to bobby and Dylan's opening night of the bar, Geoff returns home and tells his parents he is gay. Bobby tries to kiss Jojo which infuriates her while Geoff shows up and tells Pavel they should be friends and they spend the night talking, dancing and having fun. Jojo returns to the kitchen to see where Shane is and finds the place smashed up, with Shane on the ground after refusing to fight Jay. The guards are called and Jay is arrested and all the raw staff return and clean up.Episode 3
Bobby runs away to london and asked Jojo to leave with him she refuses to leave Dylan,Dylan throws Jojo an birthday and the episode closes with Jojo asking Dylan to marry her Dylan acceptsEpisode 6
Jojo is planned to get married but it all turns out bad in the end when she gets dumped.Music
Music from Irish artists features heavily on the show; artists who have featured on the show include: Autamata, Camille O'SullivanCamille O'Sullivan
Camille O'Sullivan is a Irish singer, actress, and entertainer. -Background:...
, The Flaws
The Flaws
The Flaws are an Irish Choice Music Prize-nominated, Meteor Award nominated indie-rock quartet, hailing from Carrickmacross in County Monaghan and Dundalk in County Louth...
, Lisa Hannigan
Lisa Hannigan
Lisa Margaret Hannigan is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician. For several years she was a member of Damien Rice's band before beginning her solo career in 2008. She has been the recipient of various award nominations and critical praise both in Ireland and the USA...
, Fight Like Apes
Fight Like Apes
Fight Like Apes are an Irish alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 2006.Their current members are Mary-Kate "MayKay" Geraghty , Jamie "Pockets" Fox and Tom Ryan , while original member Adrian Mullan left the band in 2010 due to creative differences...
, The Coronas
The Coronas
The Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"...
, Róisín Murphy
Róisín Murphy
Róisín Marie Murphy is an Irish singer-songwriter and record producer, known for her electronic style.Murphy first came to note as part of the electronic music duo Moloko. Her partner in the band was then-boyfriend Mark Brydon. After the two ended their romantic relationship, Murphy released her...
, Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club are an indie rock band from Bangor and Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed in 2007, the band is composed of band members: Sam Halliday , Alex Trimble and Kevin Baird...
, Cathy Davey
Cathy Davey
Cathy Davey is an Irish singer-songwriter. She has released one extended play, "Come Over" , and three albums, Something Ilk , Tales of Silversleeve and The Nameless...
, The Chapters
The Chapters
The Chapters are a five-piece indie rock band from Dublin, Ireland. The band is composed of Ross McNally, Simon Eustace, Turlough Gunawardhana, Michael Murphy, and Ciaran Fortune...
, Bell X1
Bell X1
Bell X1 are an Irish rock band from County Kildare in Ireland. They have released five albums which received much acclaim in Ireland.. They have represented Ireland in the Eurosonic Festival in Groningen, received several major award nominations and headlined several festivals in their own country...
, Gemma Hayes
Gemma Hayes
Gemma Claire Hayes is an Irish singer-songwriter and member of The Cake Sale.-Early life:...
, The Pogues
The Pogues
The Pogues are a Celtic punk band, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 due to drinking problems but the band continued first with Joe Strummer and then with Spider Stacy on vocals before...
and others. The show also featured music from international acts such as Camille.
Current
- Charlene McKennaCharlene McKennaCharlene McKenna is an award-winning Irish actress. She became a household name and face in Ireland after starring as Jennifer in the television series Pure Mule in 2005. She has had numerous other roles in television dramas in Ireland, including Raw, Single-Handed 2 and Whistleblower...
as Jojo Harte (Season 1 - Present) - Liam GarriganLiam GarriganLiam Garrigan is an English theatre and television actor. As a youth he attended classes at Kingston upon Hull's Northern Stage Company and was a student at Wyke College, Kingston upon Hull.Garrigan trained as a professional actor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the City of London...
as Bobby Breen (Season 1 - Present) - Damon GameauDamon GameauDamon Gameau is an Australian television and film actor, who has appeared in the Australian series Love My Way, and in a small role in the US series How I Met Your Mother, as well as the 2002 Australian film The Tracker....
as Geoff Mitchell (Season 1 - Present) - Kryštof HádekKryštof HádekKryštof Hádek is a Czech actor.A talented young actor was surrounded by art since his childhood, when, as well as his two brothers attended the music classes in the People's School of Art...
as Pavel Rebien (Season 1 - Present) - Keith McErleanKeith McErleanKeith McErlean born in Carndonagh, County Donegal, Republic Of Ireland, is an Irish actor. His career began when he graduated from the Gaiety School of Acting in June 1998. He has appeared in many plays for the Abbey Theatre and Peacock Theatre including Making history,Lovers at Versailles and...
as Shane Harte (Season 1 - Present) - Aisling O'Sullivan as Fiona (Season 2 - Present)
- Paul ReidPaul ReidPaul Reid may refer to:* Paul Reid , Australian football player* Paul Reid , English football player* Paul Reid , English football player...
as Dylan (Season 2 - Present) - Nick LeeNick LeeNick Lee is an actor.His stage work includes: Pineapple by Philip McMahon ; Malachy in The Dead School by Pat McCabe ; The Passing written and directed by Paul Mercier and Three Sisters directed by David Leveaux ; Dmitry Karamazov in Delirium by Enda Walsh; Shawn Keogh in The Playboy of the Western...
as Jay (Season 2 - Present) - Joe DoyleJoe DoyleJoe Doyle was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He was a long-standing public representative for the Dublin South East constituency...
as Richard (Season 1 - Present) - James Akpotor as Tiny (Season 1 - Present)
Past
- Michael ColganMichael ColganMichael Colgan may refer to:*Michael Colgan , Northern Irish actor*Michael Colgan , biochemist and physiologist nutritionist*Michael Colgan , Irish theatre director and producer...
as Mal Martin (Season 1) - Shelley ConnShelley Conn-Early life and education:Conn was born in Barnet, Greater London of British and Sri Lankan descent. The great niece of actress Merle Oberon , Conn trained at Bretton Hall...
as Tanya Martin (Season 1) - Dominique McElligottDominique McElligottDominique McElligott is an Irish television and film actress, appearing primarily in independent films. She starred in Moon alongside Sam Rockwell as well as the RTÉ series Raw before leaving to film Leap Year...
as Rebecca Marsh (Season 1)
DVD releases
| DVD Name | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw - Series 1 | - | 27 October 2008 | - |