At Your Service (TV series)
| At Your Service | |
|---|---|
| Starring |
Francis Brennan John Brennan |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Location(s) | Around Ireland |
| Production company(s) | Waddell Media |
| Distributor | RTÉ |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | RTÉ One |
| Original airing | 2008 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
At Your Service is an Irish makeover television programme, the first series of which was broadcast (in eight parts) on RTÉ One in 2008. It is a creation of Waddell Media, who are behind How Long Will You Live? and Looking For Love.[1]
Presented by expert hotelier brothers Francis and John Brennan of the five-star Park Hotel in Kenmare, County Kerry, the premise of the show is that business makeovers are given by the duo to B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels across Ireland. The advice given covers various aspects of management, including staffing, catering arrangements, menus, room inspections and indoor and outdoor redecoration.
Francis is responsible for the main inspection, whilst John investigates financial issues, searches for new marketing opportunities and advises on how to develop in the future. Francis is particularly known for his meticulous attention to detail.[2]
Broadcast history
The first episode of the original series aired on 4 September 2008, whilst the final episode of that series aired on 23 October 2008.
At Your Service later returned for a second series.[3]
The Brennans appeared together on chat show Tubridy Tonight on 18 October 2008.[4]
There have since been further series.
The Brennans appeared together on The Saturday Night Show in January 2011.[5]
Episode list
- Original series
| Date of original airing | 'Venue revamped | Details |
| 4 September 2008 | Hayden's Hotel, County Wicklow | [6] |
| 11 September 2008 | The Ravine Hotel, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare | [7] |
| 18 September 2008 | The Beach Haven House and Hotel, Tramore, County Waterford | [8] |
| 25 September 2008 | Lahinch Golf Lodge, Lahinch, County Clare | [9] |
| 2 October 2008 | Tara Green B&B, Shannon, County Clare. | [10] |
| 9 October 2008 | The Rectory, Shannon Harbour, County Offaly | [11] |
| 16 October 2008 | Glenribbeen Lodge, Lismore, County Waterford | [12] |
| 23 October 2008 | Cherryville House, County Kildare | [13] |
- Further series
A series aired as late as 2015.
References
- ↑ "Waddell Media ‘At Your Service’ begins on RTÉ". Irish Film and Television Network (IFTN). 3 September 2008. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ↑ "Brennan brothers ‘at your service’ here in Donegal!". Donegal Democrat. 23 January 2012. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
- ↑ "Want to take part?". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ↑ "Tubridy outgrows RTÉ's dull guests". Evening Herald. 20 October 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2008.
- ↑ "Henson among O'Connor's guests". RTÉ Ten (Raidió Teilifís Éireann). 15 January 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ↑ "#1". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ↑ "#2". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ↑ "#3". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ↑ "#4". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ↑ "#5". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ↑ "#6". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ↑ "#7". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ↑ "#8". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
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