Bachelors Walk was an Irish (RTÃÂ) comedy-drama series shot in and around Dublin. The programme was first broadcast on Network 2 on 1 October 2001. The show had a run of three series and, after an absence for three years, a one-off Christmas special which aired on Saint Stephen's Day 2006 on RTÃÂ Two.
The series revolves around Barry, who is looking for a get-rich-quick scheme; Raymond, a film critic; and Michael, a barrister, who live in a house in Bachelors Walk in Dublin. The series begins with the arrival of new tenant, Alison, an art gallery manager from County Donegal.
In the second series Michael marries Jane. In the third Raymond gets a teaching job in Mullingar. The finale features a will-they-won't-they story featuring Raymond and Alison.
The first series was filmed during the summer of 2001 and most of the series was filmed on location in Dublin. The house where the series is set is on Lower Ormond Quay, west of the Millennium Bridge. The pub featured throughout the series is Mulligan's pub on Poolbeg Street. The second series was filmed during the summer of 2002, and the third and final series in the summer of 2003, each season airing in the autumn of that year respectively.
Only the first series has been released on DVD; music rights issues have prevented the release of seasons 2 and 3. It was made available for streaming via the RTÃÂ Player in 2018.
The series was named "Best Drama" at the 1st Irish Film & Television Awards, with Delaney nominated for the Leading actor prize. The series has gained something of cult status in Ireland since its release.
On IMDB, the Bachelors Walk has an average approval rating of 8/10 based on 182 reviews.