Des Bishop: Under The Influence

Season 12013

Des Bishop tackles one of the great taboos of Irish society and explores the Irish relationship with alcohol and other addictive behaviors.

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4 Episodes

E01 Episode 1

In episode one of UNDER THE INFLUENCE Des looks at Irish identity and how it is linked to alcohol. Contributors include comedians David McSavage and Colm O’Regan; journalist Una Mullally; medical professional Dr Chris Luke; and TD Luke Ming Flanagan.

February 7, 2013

E02 Episode 2

Des explores the areas of alcohol marketing, sponsorship and regulation. He teases out the tricks of the marketing trade and looks at the attempts at self-regulation by the drinks industry including the drinkaware.ie campaign.

February 14, 2013

E03 Episode 3

Episode three sees Des returning to New York. With his mother Eileen and aunt Mary he explores his family’s experience with alcholism (‘it doesn’t run in our family, it gallops!’). He returns home to Ireland and looks at the affects of alcoholism on families and society and the treatments and supports available.

February 21, 2013

E04 Episode 4

Episode 4 is about alternatives. Des looks at socialising without alcohol, not just youth cafés and alcohol free discos but also the ups and downs of going to nightclubs sober. Des launches a campaign to bring back the slow set and also a 31-day challenge for the month of March.

February 28, 2013

Des Bishop: Under The Influence

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E03 Episode 3

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E01 Episode 1

E02 Episode 2

E03 Episode 3

E04 Episode 4