Proof (TV series)
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Proof is an Irish
television mini-serial co-produced by Subotica for RTÉ
in Ireland and TV2
in Denmark. Proof had two season the second season entitled Proof 2.
and series two by Thaddeus O'Sullivan
. Produced by Tristan Orpen Lynch for Subotica and Mary Callery for RTÉ. Proof was Created by Tony Philpott, and with the first 2 episodes in the first series written by him, the series became controversial when it was discovered that Philpott's original screenplay had been "dumbed down" and had some of the more politically-critical elements removed. The screenplay was read by Sunday Times TV critic who noted the excisions and who editorialised about them in an article separate to his TV column. Fay's observations in the Sunday Times Feb 1 2004 included the observation: "It could almost be the plot of a whodunnit. A television station commissions a hard- hitting drama set against the sleazy backdrop of Irish political corruption. The designated writer delivers the goods with a script that station bigwigs hail as one of the grittiest and most convincing they’ve ever read. Then, somewhere between the green-lighting of the project and the first day of principal photography, the script is eviscerated. Its astringent depiction of crooked politics, Irish-style, is watered down to bland, generic mush."
and series two by Thaddeus O'Sullivan
. Produced by Tristan Orpen Lynch for Subotica and Mary Callery for RTÉ.
In 2009, both series were broadcast by Scottish
broadcaster STV.
.
Republic of Ireland
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television mini-serial co-produced by Subotica for RTÉ
RTE
RTÉ is the abbreviation for Raidió Teilifís Éireann, the public broadcasting service of the Republic of Ireland.RTE may also refer to:* Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 25th Prime Minister of Turkey...
in Ireland and TV2
TV 2 (Denmark)
TV 2 is a publicly owned television station in Denmark based in Odense. The station began broadcasting on 1 October 1988, thereby ending the television monopoly previously exercised by the Danmarks Radio ....
in Denmark. Proof had two season the second season entitled Proof 2.
Production
Proof was an Irish-Danish co-production. It received funding from the Irish State Broadcaster RTÉ, Denmark's TV2 and Ireland's section 481 a taxation scheme for both film and television in Ireland. It was filmed on location in Ireland.Development
The first series was directed by Ciaran DonnellyCiaran Donnelly (director)
Ciaran Donnelly is an Irish film and television director. His works include four episodes of the ITV comedy drama series Cold Feet , the crime drama series Donovan and the BBC One drama Spooks...
and series two by Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Thaddeus O'Sullivan is an Irish director, cinematographer, writer.-Filmography:-Awards:*1990 won the Silver Rosa Camuna at the Bergamo Film Meeting for December Bride...
. Produced by Tristan Orpen Lynch for Subotica and Mary Callery for RTÉ. Proof was Created by Tony Philpott, and with the first 2 episodes in the first series written by him, the series became controversial when it was discovered that Philpott's original screenplay had been "dumbed down" and had some of the more politically-critical elements removed. The screenplay was read by Sunday Times TV critic who noted the excisions and who editorialised about them in an article separate to his TV column. Fay's observations in the Sunday Times Feb 1 2004 included the observation: "It could almost be the plot of a whodunnit. A television station commissions a hard- hitting drama set against the sleazy backdrop of Irish political corruption. The designated writer delivers the goods with a script that station bigwigs hail as one of the grittiest and most convincing they’ve ever read. Then, somewhere between the green-lighting of the project and the first day of principal photography, the script is eviscerated. Its astringent depiction of crooked politics, Irish-style, is watered down to bland, generic mush."
Development
The first series was directed by Ciaran DonnellyCiaran Donnelly (director)
Ciaran Donnelly is an Irish film and television director. His works include four episodes of the ITV comedy drama series Cold Feet , the crime drama series Donovan and the BBC One drama Spooks...
and series two by Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Thaddeus O'Sullivan is an Irish director, cinematographer, writer.-Filmography:-Awards:*1990 won the Silver Rosa Camuna at the Bergamo Film Meeting for December Bride...
. Produced by Tristan Orpen Lynch for Subotica and Mary Callery for RTÉ.
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Bryan Murry | Miles Carrick |
| Finbar Lynch | Terry Corcoran |
| Orla Brady | Maureen Boland |
| Sidse Babette Knudsen | Nina Kurpreka |
Broadcasting
The series was first broadcast in January 2004 on RTÉ, it was also broadcast in Denmark.In 2009, both series were broadcast by Scottish
Scotland
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broadcaster STV.
Ratings
Proof was a ratings success for RTÉ and in 2004 became the most watch drama beating of RTÉ's soap opera Fair CityFair City
Fair City is an award-winning Irish television soap opera on RTÉ One. Produced by Radio Telefís Éireann, it was first broadcast on Monday, September 18, 1989...
.