Ballykissangel - Complete Series Six |  | Directors: Alan Macmillan, Chris Clough, Frank W. Smith, Paul Harrison
Actors: Frankie McCafferty, Joe Savino, Deirdre Donnelly, Gary Whelan, Aine Ni Mhuiri
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
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Rating:  6 reviews
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 400 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: E4048
UPC: 794051404824
EAN: 0794051404824
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: September 18, 2007
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| • | There's a sad goodbye and new arrivals in Ballykissangel: Quigley, the irrepressible entrepreneur has departed suddenly, but Australian priest, Father Vincent Sheahan, has joined the fold and is soon learning the ways of the villagers. From Dermot's online confessional (which is promptly stopped from a mysterious email from God!) to a surprise takeover at the pub, and further shenanigans with Liam |
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 09/18/2007 Rating: Nr
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 Sad end to a wonderful show September 29, 2009
cat lover (New Jersey)
I am currently viewing Season 6 of Ballykissangel after having watched the first 5 seasons on DVD over the past few months. Although there were many changes to the cast throughout the 5 seasons, there always seemed to be a central core that kept it glued together. Indeed it was this constant that made BallyK what it was--surely one of the best TV shows on either side of the pond. I really enjoyed spending my evenings with these wonderful folks from a country and culture far from my own. From reading the reviews here I see that the actor who played Brian Quigly passed away shortly after season 5 concluded. I didn't know that as it was never mentioned in Season 6. I thought that like the others who left before him, he merely went on to other pursuits (more money, etc.) The show also failed to note the passing during season 5 of the wonderful Birdy Sweeny who played the farmer Eamonn. I came to love that old geiser. It would have been nice to give him a nod when he passed.
I am so disappointed with the writing and newer characters this season. If it weren't for Liam and Donal I would think it was a different show. Not just that the characters are different, but the writing seems to have lost the spark that made this show special. Even a new, handsome Aussie priest couldn't help it. That's probably why there are only 8 episodes to Season 6. Like an old, sick horse, someone did the humane thing and put it out of it's misery.
I belatedly mourn the passing of Tony Doyle and Birdy Sweeny and the death of a great piece of television history. But I am so grateful I found it and was able to enjoy it's wonderful 5 year run.
 what's not to love about the Bally Kiss Angel series?! February 12, 2009
Christine Arabik (Bridgeport NY)
By the sixth or seventh series you realize they are phasing out all of the characters that were so endearing... and yet you find you can't help but liking the new ones just as much. While some may find it's not how they want to see the clergy portrayed - perhaps it is because they are just so HUMAN - flawed and fantastic all rolled into one. Isn't that a commentary on all of us? Fr. MacAnally gives every single curate he has a hard time and is a complete pill - but each of them seems to give kindness back to him in their own way. Maybe that's a life lesson. But I will always miss Assumpta ... If you haven't seen BKA from the very beginning, DO IT! And even Brian Quigley manages to do one last graceful gesture to his village fools, Donnal and Liam. Again, what a great series.
Makes You Sad There is no Seventh Series July 14, 2008
Marc Neilson (Arlington, VA United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The character development just gets better and better in the sixth series of Ballykissangel. There are the old favorites such as Liam and Donald plus Kathleen and Father Mack but we are treated to a new, dynamic Australian priest and the exceptionally portrayed life of the Dooly's (new pub managers). Additionally, like a breath of fresh air, a stable manager named Avril appears on the scene bringing with her top notch acting and a rich character perfectly in line with the theme of the series.
You can see where the directors are taking the series and it leaves the viewer equally enthralled as from the days of Asumpta (the original pub owner in series one). I find this rarely happens with a successful series as they tend to become rather silly over time but not so with BallyK. The attention paid to each character's development shows and they never resort to cheap laughs or overly outrageous scenarios.
Sadly, this is the last BallyK series ever to be produced and it still remains somewhat of a mystery as to why the BBC did not choose to continue the show. You really get the sense that they could have continued for several more series before the material became too tired. In fact, seeing the sixth series leaves the viewer desperately wanting a continuation but it is simply not to be.
At least we have the chance to own the entire series now and I'm sure it will bring many years of enjoyment to those wishing to indulge in the that perfect combination of subtle but gripping story line and a level of acting which often has us forgetting that the characters are, in fact, actors.
 Darker side of Bally K April 14, 2008
C. J. Calbick (Lincoln City,Oregon)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love this series,but this Series 6 has taken a deeper look into life in Bally K. Some new characters showed up with no explanation of their reason to be in town. One of the things I really liked was being able to follow characters through the series. I am sorry to see the demise of Ballykissangel,but I will remember it as an intimate peek into the life of a small Irish town,and it's folks. Wonderful cast members,and totally believable.
 Good, but incomplete December 18, 2007
T. Moxley (VA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Thought the writers did a great job dealing with the changes. I was suprised when I came to the end of disc 2 however, that there seemed to be no real ending. It just trails off and leaves you wondering what happens to father mac and other characters.
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