The BEST episodes directed by Dermot Boyd
#1 - Chinese Whispers
Ballykissangel - Season 2 - Episode 8
Two mysterious strangers have the villagers intrigued. They come to the conclusion that they are revenue men, and everyone apparently has something to hide: Eamonn has been using farm diesel in his car; Father Mac has concerns about his finances; and Assumpta persuades Peter to hide her stash of duty free lager. Assumpta's problems have been mounting up and she tells Niamh that she might leave the village to run a wine bar in Dublin. Peter is upset that she didn't talk to him first. Everyone's minds are put at rest when the strangers are revealed to be fraud investigators who are arresting Sean Dooley for bribery and corruption. Niamh reveals that she is pregnant again, and the party that follows uses up Assumpta's tax-free lager.
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#2 - Only Skin Deep
Ballykissangel - Season 2 - Episode 6
Brian is organising a beauty contest as part of the village festival, to find the new model for a bottled water company. Every entrant has to be local. Eamonn stuns the town by introducing his niece, Naomi. She's from Dublin and finds the rural life dull. After a bit of detective work by Siobhan it transpires that Naomi is the daughter of a shipping firm owner. Brian wanted the contract so in order to get her into the contract he brought her in as Eamonn's BallyK-born niece. Her father is not impressed when a local girl wins the contest. Ambrose unexpectedly befriends the school's worst troublemaker and persuades him to do an act at the festival. After an argument with Brian Siobhan is comforted by Brendan. When he wakes up in her bed the next morning he is worried what she will want out of the relationship.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Stardust in Your Eyes
Ballykissangel - Season 3 - Episode 3
With Assumpta on a break in London, Niamh is left to look after the pub, but the new baby is taking it's toll her and she agrees to let Ambrose's mother Imelda help her. Brian is still trying to bring Korean business to BallyK, but it involves the assistance of the whole community, which could be a problem. Brendan is concerned that the children will be exploited. The Koreans are impressed, but despite his best efforts Brian loses the deal. All his finances were tied up in the deal and he now faces bankruptcy. Despite the collapse of the deal, the 1950s party in Padraig's ballroom is a great success.
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#4 - Episode 4
Waterloo Road - Season 3 - Episode 4
Jack decides to pop the question to Davina, and she agrees. But when the announcement is made, is Steph able to keep her mouth shut about her and Jack's recent fling. Meanwhile, Chlo finds it hard to accept what happened between her and her sister's boyfriend, Brett.
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#5 - The Adrian Pile Show
Waterloo Road - Season 8 - Episode 29
The Barrys family get ready to air their dirty laundry on national television. Kevin ends up under the spotlight though after an unexpected guest shows up. Christine decides to enjoy her new role as the school’s head teacher with gusto. Maggie needs to make a heart-breaking decision.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Episode 6
Mount Pleasant - Season 2 - Episode 6
As Lisa and Dan ride high on the excitement of their holiday, could there be more to the trip than meets the eye? Elsewhere, Denise drops a bombshell.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Lost Sheep
Ballykissangel - Season 3 - Episode 7
A young woman arrives in BallyK hoping to find news of her family. Kathleen and Father Mac are particularly uncomfortable around her and Padraig thinks he might be the girl's father, but his suspicions are unfounded. Parenthood is also an issue for Siobhan who finds out she is pregnant. Brendan is the father, but she won't tell him until she's worked out what she's going to do. After much contemplation she decides to keep the baby and tells Brendan. Assumpta's and Leo's marriage continues to flounder: Leo feels isolated in BallyK. Any glamour he may have envisaged in running a pub has long since disappeared and Assumpta is keeping him at arms length. She feels they missed their chance the first time around, but Leo remains adamant - he's only ever loved her. He leaves town having told Peter that trying to make his marriage work is a waste of time because Assumpta's still interested in someone else.
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Mount Pleasant - Season 2 - Episode 7
Kate hopes to make amends with her former friends, while Lisa plans a welcome home party for her parents. Is Chris and Bianca's attendance together a date?
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#9 - Windows
The Madame Blanc Mysteries - Season 3 - Episode 6
Patrick tells Jean that 30 years ago he was responsible for identifying Sonny, a man sentenced to 30 years in prison. Can Jean solve a mystery before Sonny returns to take revenge?
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#10 - Kidnap
The Madame Blanc Mysteries - Season 3 - Episode 5
Judith's friend Nancy is shockingly kidnapped at Judith's surprise birthday party. Soon a photo arrives of Nancy bound with tape, a menacing knife pressed against her neck...
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Personal Call
Ballykissangel - Season 3 - Episode 6
Assumpta's marriage isn't going well. Leo is finding it difficult settling in and an article written he is writing confirms Assumpta's suspicions. Peter can see there are problems but manages to keep out of it, although Leo knows there is more to Assumpta's relationship with the priest than meets the eye. Peter blames himself when Father Mac has a heart attack, and he makes up for it by helping to keep the condition a secret from the parishioners. Assumpta starts a women's group because she feels that the women in the area aren't assertive enough. Kathleen takes particular offence, but Niamh seems to have got the hang of assertiveness without too much help. She offers to lend her father money to help him out of his financial problems, but there are strings attached.
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#12 - Episode 3
Waterloo Road - Season 3 - Episode 3
The school has its first girls' football match, with Tom as the coach. However, Jasmine has a terrible day, and end up putting half of the team in detention. After being yelled at by Tom, she runs out of the school. Meanwhile, Chlo and Brett are growing closer.
#13 - The Fortune in Men's Eyes
Ballykissangel - Season 3 - Episode 4
Brian is depressed but not defeated after the loss of a major investment. The bank has repossessed his house and car, and when he learns that Ambrose's mother has quite a bit of money tucked away his attitude towards her changes completely. While Niamh doubts his interest in her will come to anything, Ambrose is convinced that marriage could be on the horizon. Imelda refuses to let Brian have all her money, but does help him out with a smaller amount. Donal and Sue Ellen are also heading for marriage, but Brian's losses mean laying off Liam and Donal. The strength of their friendship is tested to the limit after Liam sees Sue Ellen two-timing Donal with a richer man. With father Peter on an enforced retreat, Father Mac decides to prove that accurate at Ballykissangel is unnecessary, but he is soon proved very wrong.
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#14 - Money, Money, Money
Ballykissangel - Season 2 - Episode 7
Kathleen's house goes up in flames and as she has no insurance the villagers start a collection, although Peter is hard pressed to find any money, given Father Mac's constant demands on his income. When the collection falls a long way short Siobhan suggests betting on a dog race to boost the total. Brian is told about a scam at the race by an old acquaintance. The amount of money he stands to win is irresistible. Peter receives some information during confession, and the money is placed on the wrong dog. Brian has also been tricked. The villager's last resort is a poker tournament. It's a big gamble, but the only way to get the money back. Brian's adversary, Mossy Phelan, plays in the tournament and Siobhan represents the village and after a long night only Siobhan and Mossy are left and Brian saves the day by throwing in a cheque allowing Siobhan to win. Kathleen returns to her restored house, but despite the huge efforts by the village she remains convinced that Father Mac paid for i
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#15 - Someone to Watch over Me
Ballykissangel - Season 2 - Episode 5
Every village has a busybody, and Kathleen is best places in BallyK. As the owner of the grocery shop she keeps track of everybody's business. Her cousin Nora Harrigan takes a job as Brian's housekeeper, which immediately upsets Niamh. Brian is well aware that Nora finds him attractive. Niamh is still getting over the loss of her baby, but everyone seems to forget that it was also Ambrose's child. Brendan's new pupils prove to be the perfect distraction for Niamh as she controls the disruptive crowd as only she can. Brian's life is now entirely organised by Nora and he's starting to feel hen-pecked. He discovers that Nora's previous two husbands died and is worried that she wants him to be number three. She mistakenly makes a move on Father Mac in the sauna and he tells Brian to get rid of her.
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - Changing Times!
Ballykissangel - Season 3 - Episode 2
Brian's latest business venture to attract Korean investors involves bulldozing a local beauty spot. It's not something the locals are going to allow without a fight and they stage a protest on the site. Peter initially refuses to take sides in the protest, but Assumpta accuses him of sitting on the fence. He eventually realises that she is right - not only about Brian's plans but also about hiding his feelings. Assumpta and Peter are left alone on the site one night, and it leads to Peter finally hinting at his feelings for her. But later, he tells her he's still a priest - he's going on retreat and Assumpta makes a major decision. Donal and his girlfriend, Sue Ellen, inspire a romantic streak in Eamonn, who sets his sights on Kathleen. She's not an easy target, but he's groomed and rehearsed by Sue Ellen before he goes to talk to her. Niamh persuades her father to leave the beauty spot alone.
Watch Now:Amazon#17 - Episode 5
Mount Pleasant - Season 2 - Episode 5
While Pauline and Charlie put their pasts behind them, Kim makes Lisa an offer she can't refuse. Plus, Barry hopes to find a way to ease Sue's irritations.
Watch Now:Amazon#18 - As Happy as a Turkey on Boxing Day
Ballykissangel - Season 2 - Episode 9
Everyone's Christmas plans fall apart when Padraig's son, Kevin, gets trapped down a mine shaft. Peter has been landed with Timmy, Father Mac's nephew, who is soon to be ordained. Meanwhile Brian is doing everything in his power to avoid spending time with Ambrose's mother. Ambrose makes an important find and Kevin is rescued after a search party is organised. There is still a fatality though - Timmy 'kills' Peter's beloved classic car.
Watch Now:Amazon#19 - Aptitude Test
The Bill - Season 18 - Episode 34
Luke is desperate to prove himself but Gilmore seems determined to hold him back. However, when he goes to investigate a homophobic assault, he takes Luke to accompany him. But does Luke have the attitude need for such a sensitive issue? Later, Gina is furious to hear of their feeble progress so barges in with a more forceful approach – but are her actions too extreme?
Watch Now:Apple TV#21 - Played Like A Fiddle
The Bill - Season 19 - Episode 35
Supt. Adam Okaro and Insp. Gina Gold set up a surveillance camera in the male locker room to catch the station thief - with suspiscion falling heavily on PC Cameron Tait, after DC Danny Glaze's phone was found in his locker. The camera reveals PC Jim Carver breaking into PC Nick Klein's locker, but all is not as it seems. Carver has had enough of Klein's drug problem, and sets up an elaborate trap to catch Nick stealing to feed his habit. Carver and PC Gary Best catch Klein red-handed stealing from Marie Graham's house, but he manages to slip away. Klein goes on a desperate rampage to score his next hit of crack cocaine, but is caught and arrested by Carver as he leaves Amy Boyden's flat. Instead of sacking him, Okaro sends Klein into rehab. When a young adoptee is suspected to have attacked his foster father, ADI Samantha Nixon and DC Ken Drummond find a boy torn between two families. The boy jumps from a building, despite Sgt. Matt Boyden trying to talk him down, and his brother blam
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The Bill - Season 19 - Episode 36
It's an eventful day for Matt Boyden. Having discovered the identity of Abi's father, he confronts the girl's mother, his hated colleague Acting DI Sam Nixon, threatening to tell the tearaway teen everything he knows. Then he gets a blast from the past when his own estranged, crack-addicted daughter Amy is found and brought in for questioning. But it soon becomes clear none of these loose ends will ever be tied when the dodgy sergeant answers a seemingly routine callout to a suspect package—only to fall victim to a drive-by shooting. (For the answer to who pulled the trigger and why, viewers will have to tune in to the new Bill spin-off series MIT: Murder Investigation Team.)
#23 - Robbery, Act II
The Bill - Season 20 - Episode 35
Manson's suspicions about Cavanaugh continue during an obbo on the diamond heist suspects. When the suspects get away from them, Cavanaugh doesn't seem particularly concerned. Concerned for the safety of Nixon and Tait, who are undercover as waiting staff on the target boat, Manson orders Hunter on to the boat as well, but when the suspects work out that police are on board, guns are drawn. Kent finds himself in trouble when Roy Stafford turns up at the station to report his assault. Gold is delighted that she may be able to get rid of the evil Gabriel at last, but a Cole Lane resident arrives and gives Kent an alibi. Fox asks Gold out on a date, and Okaro continues to receive hate mail.
#24 - Nemesis
The Bill - Season 20 - Episode 36
Beech has the only evidence that could incriminate Cavanaugh, and Meadows is reluctant to have to rely on the slippery character, but Okaro insists he is their only choice. Cavanaugh contacts Nixon and declares his love for her, begging her to join him on the run. She agrees, but informs Meadows of his plans. Using her mobile as a tracking device, Meadows closes in, but when Cavanaugh realises he's been betrayed, he takes her hostage. Manson and Hunter take Beech to visit Maggie Black, who has the incriminating tape, and Beech asks Manson if he can have ten minutes alone to "say goodbye" to Maggie. When Hunter goes to interrupt their little liaison, he finds himself held at gunpoint.
#25 - Love Is a Sacrifice
Casualty - Season 24 - Episode 7
Ruth goes to the surgeons' dinner with Sarah Evans but leaves Jay behind - Jay turns up and is thrown out, but Ruth collapses, haemorrhaging, due to having taken an abortion pill. Charlie visits Nick, who seems to have given up on life. Meanwhile, the F2s are trapped in resus with Jessica by an angry relative of a dying patient and must perform a difficult procedure while Adam is forced to watch from outside.
#26 - Not Wisely but Too Well
Casualty - Season 24 - Episode 8
Ruth is brought into the ED after collapsing and then spends 3 hours in theatre with the gynaecology surgeons. Sarah Evans tells her that she needs doctors without any distractions on her team, and Ruth coldly pushes Jay away. Adam assigns Lenny, May and Yuki a case of a man who alleges that he can see elves. Yuki manages to diagnose his condition and is asked out on a date by May. Zoe finds that her new boyfriend is a 15 year old schoolboy, who steals her memory stick so that she is forced to see him again.
#27 - Love Thy Neighbour
Holby City - Season 13 - Episode 16
After Malick is left in charge of the AAU, Michael thinks that he should use his team. Malick ends up managing to upset everyone and in particular Penny, whose diagnosis and advice he decides to ignore.
#28 - Rescue Me
Holby City - Season 13 - Episode 34
Elizabeth has trouble keeping her birthday quiet when her mother unexpectedly turns up.