BBC unveils first look at Bill Murray’s travel series “A Course Called Ireland” – Señal News

BBC Two, BBC Northern Ireland, and iPlayer have released first-look images for “A Course Called Ireland”, a new six-part documentary series starring actor Bill Murray alongside author and long-time golfing companion Tom Coyne. Co-produced by Skydance Sports and Stellify Media with support from Northern Ireland Screen, the show captures an unscripted road trip across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Throughout the episodes, Murray is joined by his extended family—including Joel and John Murray—as well as celebrity guests such as Chris O’Dowd, Joanne McNally, and Jason Kelce. Each installment visits a different iconic fairway across the island, utilizing the sport as a backdrop to explore local culture, community stories, and Murray’s personal connection to his Irish roots.

“‘A Course Called Ireland’ is a hilarious and unpredictable love letter to the game of golf,” said Cal Turner, BBC Commissioning Editor. “The series captures candid, unscripted moments woven with the wit, warmth, and wonder of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Audiences will get a unique insight into Bill Murray, his family, his friends and his love of the emerald isle.”

Eddie Doyle, Head of Commissioning at BBC Northern Ireland, added: “This series is about much more than golf. It’s a journey packed with friendship, humour, unforgettable characters and the kind of magic moments you simply can’t script. Bill Murray is one of a kind, and every stop on this adventure is a joy to watch, for golf fans and anyone who loves a great road trip.”

Kieran Doherty, CEO & Co-Founder of Stellify Media, noted: “There was never much chance of a trip around Ireland with Bill Murray and his friends going entirely to plan — and that’s part of what made it so special. It was a genuine privilege for Stellify to be along for the ride, and we’re enormously proud of the series we all made together.”

Greg Groggel, SVP of Unscripted at Skydance Sports, commented: “Bill Murray became our creative North Star as we embraced the unexpected and let the people, places and moments we encountered shape the series. The result is something truly original. But at its core, A Course Called Ireland is a simple story: two friends on a trip of a lifetime, inviting us along for the ride.”

Executive produced by Casey Scharf, Morgan Roberts, Kieran Doherty, Matthew Worthy, Jesse Sisgold, Jason T. Reed, Jon Weinbach, and Greg Groggel, with Chris Cottam directing, the series was commissioned by Catherine Catton and Eddie Doyle. “A Course Called Ireland” will debut on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer on Friday, October 23, followed by its premiere on BBC Two on Sunday, October 25.…Read more by Señal News