Rough Diamond (BBC TV series)

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Rough Diamond

Genre	Drama
Creator(s)	BBC Northern Ireland
Starring	Conor Mullen, Stanley Townsend, Lorraine Pilkington, Ben Davies
Country of origin	UK
No. of episodes	6
Production
Running time	Varies
Broadcast
Original channel	BBC
Original run	4 February 2007 –
Links
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Rough Diamond is a television series produced by BBC Northern Ireland. The series also appears on RTÉ One in the Republic of Ireland.

The story explores the relationship between discredited racehorse trainer Aidan Doherty and Jonah Price, the son he never knew existed. The first episode begins with Doherty about to sell his run down stables to his neighbour and former employer Charlie Carrick, wealthy owner of the neighbouring Firebrand stables, and move to New South Wales. However, his best laid plans change when a young man appears, later revealed to be his son, Price.

The series is directed by Simon Massey and Dermot Boyd and produced by Peter Norris.

[edit] Synopsis

The storyline hinges on the rivalry between a struggling, near bankrupt young trainer, Aidan Doherty, (Conor Mullen), and his millionaire neighbour, Charlie Carrick (Stanley Townsend), who - together with his wife Yolanda (Lorraine Pilkington) - owns the successful 'Firebrand' yard, up the road. When the series opens, Aidan is set to sell his stables and start over on the other side of the world in Australia. Just as he is about to sign his late father's stables over to wealthy Charlie Carrick, (Townsend), a young stranger turns up with news that rocks Aidan's world. Thus, 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? Written by Robert Jones, this new six part drama series stars Conor Mullen (Saltwater, Soldier Soldier, Anner House), Lorraine Pilkington (The Clinic, Waking the Dead, Monarch of the Glen) and Stanley Townsend, (The Libertine; Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire; The Virgin Queen, Spooks, Hustle, and Conor McPherson's Shining City) They star alongside 17 year-old newcomers Ben Davies and Muireann Bird in this family drama which is set and was filmed entirely on location in Ireland.

[edit] Cast

Character	Played by	Notes
Aidan Doherty	Conor Mullen	Impoverished racehorse trainer.
Charlie Carrick	Stanley Townsend	Rich racehorse owner and Aidan's neighbour.
Yolanda Carrick	Lorraine Pilkington	Glamorous wife of Charlie.
Jonah Price	Ben Davies	English-raised son of Aidan.
Sheridan Carrick	Muireann Bird	Daughter of Charlie. Exhasperated at Jonah.
Dermot Cahill	Eamon Morrissey	Aidan's friend and assistant.
Ray Hogan	Garrett Lombard	Shady horse dealer.
Brett Hooper	Peter Gaynor	Aidan's replacement as the Carricks' trainer.