Fraochy Bay is a Scottish Gaelic-language animated television series created by Neillydubh Animation Limited and produced by Moja TV for BBC Alba and funded by MG Alba. The series is set in the fictional town of Fraochy Bay, notionally located somewhere off the west coast of Scotland, with no central theme other than an exploration of the slightly odd characters and surreal events that take place in and around the town.
The series debuted on BBC Alba in late 2009 with its first three episodes airing on 21, 22 and 23 December.
Series four's original run began in April 2013 with a fifth series following in October 2014 until 1 March 2015.
Episodes Season 1 (2009–2010)
# Title Summary Original air date1Who Dares WindsTop secret special force soldiers go on operations in the Fraochy Bay hills.21 December 20092A Car for All SeasonsWilhelmina's car breaks down.22 December 20093I Wandered Lonely as a ClodPoet-in-residence Torquil Farquhar de Smith tries to capture Fraochy Bay in verse.23 December 20094Is There a Doctor in the House?If you're unwell in Fraochy Bay then the Cottage Hospital is the place to avoid.24 December 20095To Be or Not to Be, Those Are the QuestionsDavey Jones takes Laura the librarian to his theatre rehearsal.28 December 20096Why DID the Chicken Cross the Road?Feathers fly at the local art gallery as a thief makes an unwelcome appearance.29 December 20097I Can't Believe It's Not ButlerIt's a tale of mystery and suspense at a Fraochy Bay stately home.30 December 20098A Builder's Life for MeLocal builders the James Brothers get their priorities mixed up.20 February 20109Hair Today, Gone TomorrowHairdresser Kylie Wylie fits Police Constable Dunstable with a wig for the policeman's dinner.27 February 201010Opera, a Verdi Nice ThingWith nothing to watch on television, Ina and Jessie attend the opera.6 March 201011A Life on the Ocean WaveFishermen Dick Fish and Harry Crab are marooned on a deserted island after battling a large whale.7 April 201012A Policeman's Lot Is Not a Happy OneOfficer Maclean helps Farmer Gillies to solve a crime.14 April 201013Jurassic PorkA Fraochy Bay dinosaur develops toothache and heads into town to find a dentist.20 April 201014The Day of the SheepSinister sheep descend from the hills at night to eat everything in Fraochy Bay.28 April 201015Play It Again ShamSheena Herzogg has a dire emergency down at the dance studio.1 May 201016One Small Stoop for ManA Russian submarine surfaces near Fraochy Bay in the dead of night.21 August 201017A Total Eclipse of the SconeEldred Wolfsbane meets a band of mystical travelers searching for the meaning of life.28 August 201018Fraochy ButhCalum French can't resist being influenced by the power of advertising.4 September 201019Radio Killed the Gramophone StarTV star Mike 'Davey' Maclafferty visits some notable enterprises in Froachy Bay.11 September 201020The End Is NearFraochy Bay hosts a highland gathering complete with bagpipes, strongmen and space exploration.18 September 2010
Season 2 (2010–2011)
# Title Summary Original air date21The Oily Bird Catches the WormFraochy Bay experiences an oil boom.20 November 201022Ice Station HippoAn iceberg breaks loose and races towards town carrying a polar bear with it.25 November 201023Abandon SheepFarmer McClintock's sheep stage a rebellion on Sheep Island.5 December 201024Crumple of the BaileyFraochy Bay's Sheriff Court is now in session.11 December 201025We All Live in an Orange SubmarineZac has never settled into a normal life and wants one last shot at pop stardom.18 December 201026Snowbells in the SleighIt's Christmas in Fraochy Bay.24 December 201027Happy New Year and a BitFraochy Bay is getting ready for the New Year but the clock tower has no bells.29 December 201028Watershed DownWalter McSwain finds himself an unwitting participant in a bizarre makeover show.15 October 201129Kung PhewA wrestling troupe lays down the gauntlet in Fraochy Bay.25 October 201130Hammer House of HammersIna and Jessie go on holiday to relax, but find some strange goings-on in the woods.29 October 2011
Season 3 (2012)
# Title Summary Original air date31Out with the Old and in with the Emergency ServicesIna and Jessie's plumber gets his head wedged down the toilet.2 June 201232Flume the Bell TollsThe James brothers are commissioned to build new flumes at the swimming pool.9 June 201233As Fat as a Butcher's DogIna and Jessie try to train their troublesome dog.16 June 201234All Creatures Grate and SmellFraochy Bay's vet, Dr Domhnall Little, ensures all the animals are healthy.23 June 201235The Bank That Likes to Say NoBonkers banking in Fraochy Bay.30 June 201236Blob the BuilderA huge dough ball known as 'The Blob' escapes the local bakery.7 July 201237A Picture's Worth a Thousand PenceJessie looks in the attic for some old china and finds a lost masterpiece.14 July 201238The Bottle of BritainThe farmer finds a novel way to deliver pizzas.21 July 201239Will Ye No Go Back AgainTorquil has a surprise visit from a distant American relative.28 July 201240Space, the Vinyl FrontierA comet heads towards Fraochy Bay.7 August 2012
Season 4 (2013)
# Title Summary Original air date41Where Eagles Daren'tIna and Jessie take up extreme rock climbing.23 April 201342A Midge Too FarFraochy Bay holds a talent competition.28 April 201343The Madness of George KingGeorge King sees Fraochy Bay as a potential location for a meditation centre aimed at stressed rich people.5 May 201344Grillers in the MidstA chimpanzee escapes from Oban Zoo to wreak havoc on Fraochy Bay.11 May 201345The Origin of the SpeciousA tourist and his wife delve into Froachy Bay's history at the local museum.21 May 201346Casino rileThe bank manager foolishly gambles away the town's money at the casino.25 May 201347The Day the Earth Sat StillFarmer Lee fakes crop circles to earn extra money.2 June 201348Whatnot to wearCalum French is carted away to a World War Two style weight loss camp.8 June 201349The TerminutterPeter the inventor creates a robot to clean up the town.15 June 201350You've Goat to Be KiddingWriter Stephen Smallberg's brand new script is stolen by a seagull.22 June 2013
Season 5 (2014–2015)
# Title Summary Original air date51Diary of a Mafia LobsterOfficer Maclean's attempt at treating himself to a lobster dinner goes wrong.18 October 201452Pie HardPie factory owner Mr Featherby sets up a contest for one lucky person to choose a new flavour of pie.23 October 201453Warden PeaceThe people of Fraochy Bay band together to deal with a troublesome traffic warden.30 October 201454A weighted questionAmerican fitness fanatic Arnold Logan rocks up to sell his miracle muscle-gain products. But is the promise of 'instant results for non of the work' too good to be true?2 November 201455Pirate WarsA ratings war is declared in Fraochy Bay as two pirate radio stations battle it out to win listeners.9 November 201456Wish You Weren't ThereWhen vandals strike Fraochy Bay, the Provost determines to clean the town up.16 November 201457Love LettersThe delivery of a long forgotten love letter inadvertently triggers a war in Fraochy Bay.23 November 201458Time TravelPeter the inventor travels through time and creates a variety of paradoxes as he goes.29 November 201459The Sugar SiegeFraochy Bay's sweet-toothed residents are in for a shock when sugar is outlawed in the town.6 December 201460Survival GamesTelevision survival expert Badger Ovens sets about deliberately causing a volcanic eruption in town.1 March 2015
References
External links
fraochybay.com