Rough Diamond – new family drama gallops on to ´óÏó´«Ã½ One – starts Sunday 4 February 2007 at 8pm
Introduction
Rough Diamond is ´óÏó´«Ã½ One's new family drama set against the backdrop of the elegant world of racehorses in beautiful rural Ireland.
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The six-part series stars Conor Mullen (Soldier Soldier), Lorraine Pilkington (Monarch Of The Glen) and Stanley Townsend, alongside 17-year-old newcomers Ben Davies and Muireann Bird.
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Rough Diamond, filmed entirely on location in Ireland, is made by World Productions and written by Robert Jones.
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It is a heart-warming story about a man who thinks he has nothing, but finds a son in need of a father and a horse who just needs a chance. All three must learn to trust each other if they're to achieve their dreams.
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The storyline centres on the rivalry between struggling young trainer Aidan Doherty (Conor Mullen) and his millionaire neighbours, Charlie Carrick (Stanley Townsend) and his wife Yolanda (Lorraine Pilkington), who run the successful Firebrand yard.
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Aidan is set to sell up and begin life again on the other side of the world in Australia. But just as he is about to sign his late father's stables over to wealthy neighbour and rival Carrick, a young stranger turns up with news that rocks Aidan's world and convinces him not to sell.
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Suddenly, into Aidan's life crashes a son he never knew he had and a crazy colt he never knew he wanted. For the first time, Aidan has a chance of a future – but will he be brave enough to take the reins?
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Rough Diamond is commissioned by Patrick Spence for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Northern Ireland and is produced by Peter Norris and executive produced by Tony Garnett for World Productions and Stephen Wright, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Northern Ireland.
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The series is directed by Simon Massey (episodes one, two, five and six) and Dermot Boyd (episodes three and four).
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