Give My Head Peace

Give My Head Peace was a satirical television comedy series on BBC Northern Ireland that pokes fun at political parties, paramilitary groups and the sectarian divide in Northern Ireland. The programme is written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell, also known as "The Hole in the Wall Gang", who also perform as the characters.

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Comedy
Created By

Tim McGarryMichael McDowellDamon Quinn

First Aired on

Jan 16, 1998

16 seaons till Dec 23, 2024

Popularity: 10.4836
2 votes
Networks
(GB)
Production

Hole in the Wall Gang Ltd. (XI)

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Merry Christmas Mr Begbie

Seasons & episodes

Total 16 seasons, 99 episodes

Specials

Aired

3 Episodes
  • Episode 1Two Ceasefires and a Wedding30 min

    Pilot

  • Episode 2The Story of Give My Head Peace30 min

    The writers, performers and producers of Give My Head Peace reflect on the journey of the ironic sitcom, from a short sketch routine in the 1980s to the most successful comedy ever to be produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

  • Episode 3A Beginner's Guide30 min

    Da and Uncle Andy host a highly selective look back over the Give My Head Peace years, with a little help from some celebrity guests.

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