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Season 9, 16 episodes

Episode 1: Lottery Forgottery
- Now playing
- 10m
- Sep 5, 2005
It was Dick Fitzwell’s turn to buy the lottery ticket for his work colleagues' syndicate. They had played for years, but never won more than a few Euro. So when all the numbers come up, they are ecstatic…until they discover that Dick hadn’t bought the ticket…
Episode 2: Taxi
- 10m
- Sep 12, 2005
Willie Palmer was the worst kind of taxi driver. He had a filthy car and a filthy mouth and took people for a ride – and not the one they had asked for. He would wait for an unsuspecting tourist and then take them on ‘the scenic route’ to crank up the fare. Until one day, Willie picked up more than he bargained for.
Episode 3: Flier
- 10m
- Sep 19, 2005
Aspiring news reporter Jack Goff was ambitious to a fault. He would do anything to break a big story. So when someone appears to be leaving him clues to the identity of a serial killer, Jack forgets logic and jumps in headfirst. But he hadn’t bargained on the Red Devil being even more ambitious than him.
Episode 4: Dead Funny
- 10m
- Sep 26, 2005
Aspiring comedian Buster Cherry had one problem; he wasn’t remotely funny. So when the chance arose for him to become the funniest man alive, he jumped at it - even if it meant selling his soul.
Episode 5: Buzzin Buddy
- 10m
- Oct 3, 2005
Pat McCann enjoyed hanging out with his drinking buddies, but some days, he just wanted time to himself. So one day he does just that - spends the day treating himself to a day of retail therapy. But when he bumps into his boozing mates and is duly dragged for a pint, he hides his purchases safely in the gents to avoid a slagging from his mates. Little did poor Pat know, he was about to get a slagging from the whole country.
Episode 6: Caress Me Father
- 10m
- Oct 10, 2005
Father Roger Rightly was a devout man of the cloth. So when Bishop Pullit came to visit the parish, Father Roger was appalled by his insinuation that anything untoward may be going on between the young priest and his attractive housekeeper. But is the bishop convinced by Father Roger’s insistence?
Episode 7: Truth or Dare
- 10m
- Oct 17, 2005
Rod Footlong was the worst kind of lothario. His “hump ‘em, dump ‘em” attitude to women had left him with a little black book like a phone directory. But despite the number of ladies he had left in his wake, his past never came back to haunt him. Until Rod is invited to take part in a new gameshow.
Episode 8: Throwin in the Towel
- 10m
- Oct 24, 2005
It is never easy to move to a new neighbourhood, as Tammy Paxman and her daughter found out when they moved to the suburbs. Tammy was determined to do her daughter proud at her new school and impress the other mums at the same time, by baking an impressive cake for the school fair. But poor Tammy was no chef, and her best efforts came to nothing. She was about to throw in the towel when she had a great idea.
Episode 9: Will Feral
- 10m
- Oct 31, 2005
Professor Manville was the world's leading anthropologist. He had devoted his life to the study of the history of mankind. So when the Professor heard word of the sighting of a primitive man, untouched by civilisation, he thought his life's work had all been worthwhile. He and his assistant Penny head to the Andes in search of this feral man and find the missing link they had both been looking for.
Episode 10: Star Struck
- 10m
- Nov 7, 2005
Gerry Ryan - aka Ireland’s favourite radio and chat show host – was enjoying a quiet drink after work in his local when a young man approached him and asked for an autograph. Gerry, always being one to oblige a fan, agreed and the two began chatting. Then Jack broke down and explained that things were not great for him at the moment, but maybe the king of the airwaves could help him out?
Episode 11: Send and Deceive
- 10m
- Nov 21, 2005
The Shadow Man was a criminal with a difference. His weapon of choice was technology. He would send out hundreds of random e-mails to individuals at company addresses, and wait to see which ones would bounce back with an out of office reply. Once he had the name of someone who was abroad for a while, he would find out where they lived, and their home would be his for as long as they were gone. The perfect crime and no one would get hut. Or so the Shadow man thought.
Episode 12: Two Timer
- 10m
- Nov 28, 2005
Bridget Flea was a lonely soul. So when she met Bob, a charming man whom she passed on his way to work in the orchards every morning she thought fate had at last shone on her. Until that is, she met Bob one afternoon and he claimed not to know her. But Bridget couldn’t let this chance at happiness go, so she followed Bob home to challenge him
Episode 13: Funny Business
- 10m
- Dec 5, 2005
Busy corporate suit Chris P. Bacon had no time for anything but his high-flying career. Even his young son didn’t get much of a look in. One day, Chris gets an attack of guilt and decides to take his son to the circus. But as soon as the show is over, Chris wants to get straight back to his executive life. But strange things start happening and Chris’ life will never be the same again.
Episode 14: Deatharazzi
- 10m
- Dec 12, 2005
One of Ireland’s busiest photographers Shay Cheese wanted something more significant to snap. He was growing tired of chasing ambulances and dreamed of taking that one shot that would make him his fortune. Then one day, whilst looking through his portfolio, he spotted a recurring image that might grant him his wish.
Episode 15: Something About Mary
- 10m
- Dec 15, 2005
What is it about the Irish people and presidents called Mary? We’ve had two in a row now, and local boys done good, Fester n’ Ailin, think it’s time we had a man back in power. So sing along with them as they relay the pros and pros of having a man in the Aras!
Episode 16: Faking the Law
- 10m
- Jan 6, 2006
Craven Morehead was a rich man - but like many wealthy people, he didn’t like being parted from his money. He had everything he wanted in life, except for a happy marriage. But Craven was too tight to pay for a divorce. So when his lawyer rang him with a plan to get out of the marriage without getting out his wallet, it all seemed too good to be true.

1997 to present
9 seasons
10m per episode
Comedy

7.2TMDB(5)

Overview

A Scare at Bedtime was an Irish television show, produced by Double Z Enterprises and broadcast by RTÉ, featuring the two puppets Podge and Rodge as the hosts of a spooky tales and urban myths comedy show. It ran from 1997 until January 2006.

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9 seasons and 166 episodes so far
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Created by: Ciaran Morrison
Mick O'Hara
Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 9
Episodes: 166
First aired: November 24, 1997
Last aired: January 6, 2006
Original language: English
Countries: Ireland

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Double Z Enterprises

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Episodes

Season 9, 16 episodes

Episode 1: Lottery Forgottery
- Now playing
- 10m
- Sep 5, 2005
It was Dick Fitzwell’s turn to buy the lottery ticket for his work colleagues' syndicate. They had played for years, but never won more than a few Euro. So when all the numbers come up, they are ecstatic…until they discover that Dick hadn’t bought the ticket…
Episode 2: Taxi
- 10m
- Sep 12, 2005
Willie Palmer was the worst kind of taxi driver. He had a filthy car and a filthy mouth and took people for a ride – and not the one they had asked for. He would wait for an unsuspecting tourist and then take them on ‘the scenic route’ to crank up the fare. Until one day, Willie picked up more than he bargained for.
Episode 3: Flier
- 10m
- Sep 19, 2005
Aspiring news reporter Jack Goff was ambitious to a fault. He would do anything to break a big story. So when someone appears to be leaving him clues to the identity of a serial killer, Jack forgets logic and jumps in headfirst. But he hadn’t bargained on the Red Devil being even more ambitious than him.
Episode 4: Dead Funny
- 10m
- Sep 26, 2005
Aspiring comedian Buster Cherry had one problem; he wasn’t remotely funny. So when the chance arose for him to become the funniest man alive, he jumped at it - even if it meant selling his soul.
Episode 5: Buzzin Buddy
- 10m
- Oct 3, 2005
Pat McCann enjoyed hanging out with his drinking buddies, but some days, he just wanted time to himself. So one day he does just that - spends the day treating himself to a day of retail therapy. But when he bumps into his boozing mates and is duly dragged for a pint, he hides his purchases safely in the gents to avoid a slagging from his mates. Little did poor Pat know, he was about to get a slagging from the whole country.
Episode 6: Caress Me Father
- 10m
- Oct 10, 2005
Father Roger Rightly was a devout man of the cloth. So when Bishop Pullit came to visit the parish, Father Roger was appalled by his insinuation that anything untoward may be going on between the young priest and his attractive housekeeper. But is the bishop convinced by Father Roger’s insistence?
Episode 7: Truth or Dare
- 10m
- Oct 17, 2005
Rod Footlong was the worst kind of lothario. His “hump ‘em, dump ‘em” attitude to women had left him with a little black book like a phone directory. But despite the number of ladies he had left in his wake, his past never came back to haunt him. Until Rod is invited to take part in a new gameshow.
Episode 8: Throwin in the Towel
- 10m
- Oct 24, 2005
It is never easy to move to a new neighbourhood, as Tammy Paxman and her daughter found out when they moved to the suburbs. Tammy was determined to do her daughter proud at her new school and impress the other mums at the same time, by baking an impressive cake for the school fair. But poor Tammy was no chef, and her best efforts came to nothing. She was about to throw in the towel when she had a great idea.
Episode 9: Will Feral
- 10m
- Oct 31, 2005
Professor Manville was the world's leading anthropologist. He had devoted his life to the study of the history of mankind. So when the Professor heard word of the sighting of a primitive man, untouched by civilisation, he thought his life's work had all been worthwhile. He and his assistant Penny head to the Andes in search of this feral man and find the missing link they had both been looking for.
Episode 10: Star Struck
- 10m
- Nov 7, 2005
Gerry Ryan - aka Ireland’s favourite radio and chat show host – was enjoying a quiet drink after work in his local when a young man approached him and asked for an autograph. Gerry, always being one to oblige a fan, agreed and the two began chatting. Then Jack broke down and explained that things were not great for him at the moment, but maybe the king of the airwaves could help him out?
Episode 11: Send and Deceive
- 10m
- Nov 21, 2005
The Shadow Man was a criminal with a difference. His weapon of choice was technology. He would send out hundreds of random e-mails to individuals at company addresses, and wait to see which ones would bounce back with an out of office reply. Once he had the name of someone who was abroad for a while, he would find out where they lived, and their home would be his for as long as they were gone. The perfect crime and no one would get hut. Or so the Shadow man thought.
Episode 12: Two Timer
- 10m
- Nov 28, 2005
Bridget Flea was a lonely soul. So when she met Bob, a charming man whom she passed on his way to work in the orchards every morning she thought fate had at last shone on her. Until that is, she met Bob one afternoon and he claimed not to know her. But Bridget couldn’t let this chance at happiness go, so she followed Bob home to challenge him
Episode 13: Funny Business
- 10m
- Dec 5, 2005
Busy corporate suit Chris P. Bacon had no time for anything but his high-flying career. Even his young son didn’t get much of a look in. One day, Chris gets an attack of guilt and decides to take his son to the circus. But as soon as the show is over, Chris wants to get straight back to his executive life. But strange things start happening and Chris’ life will never be the same again.
Episode 14: Deatharazzi
- 10m
- Dec 12, 2005
One of Ireland’s busiest photographers Shay Cheese wanted something more significant to snap. He was growing tired of chasing ambulances and dreamed of taking that one shot that would make him his fortune. Then one day, whilst looking through his portfolio, he spotted a recurring image that might grant him his wish.
Episode 15: Something About Mary
- 10m
- Dec 15, 2005
What is it about the Irish people and presidents called Mary? We’ve had two in a row now, and local boys done good, Fester n’ Ailin, think it’s time we had a man back in power. So sing along with them as they relay the pros and pros of having a man in the Aras!
Episode 16: Faking the Law
- 10m
- Jan 6, 2006
Craven Morehead was a rich man - but like many wealthy people, he didn’t like being parted from his money. He had everything he wanted in life, except for a happy marriage. But Craven was too tight to pay for a divorce. So when his lawyer rang him with a plan to get out of the marriage without getting out his wallet, it all seemed too good to be true.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Lottery Forgottery

E2 Episode 2: Taxi

E3 Episode 3: Flier

E4 Episode 4: Dead Funny

E5 Episode 5: Buzzin Buddy

E6 Episode 6: Caress Me Father

E7 Episode 7: Truth or Dare

E8 Episode 8: Throwin in the Towel

E9 Episode 9: Will Feral

E10 Episode 10: Star Struck

E11 Episode 11: Send and Deceive

E12 Episode 12: Two Timer

E13 Episode 13: Funny Business

E14 Episode 14: Deatharazzi

E15 Episode 15: Something About Mary

E16 Episode 16: Faking the Law

Overview

Fun facts

Details

Network

Production

Cast

Videos

More like this

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Lottery Forgottery

E2 Episode 2: Taxi

E3 Episode 3: Flier

E4 Episode 4: Dead Funny

E5 Episode 5: Buzzin Buddy

E6 Episode 6: Caress Me Father

E7 Episode 7: Truth or Dare

E8 Episode 8: Throwin in the Towel

E9 Episode 9: Will Feral

E10 Episode 10: Star Struck

E11 Episode 11: Send and Deceive

E12 Episode 12: Two Timer

E13 Episode 13: Funny Business

E14 Episode 14: Deatharazzi

E15 Episode 15: Something About Mary

E16 Episode 16: Faking the Law

Fun facts

Episode 1: Lottery Forgottery

Episode 2: Taxi

Episode 3: Flier

Episode 4: Dead Funny

Episode 5: Buzzin Buddy

Episode 6: Caress Me Father

Episode 7: Truth or Dare

Episode 8: Throwin in the Towel

Episode 9: Will Feral

Episode 10: Star Struck

Episode 11: Send and Deceive

Episode 12: Two Timer

Episode 13: Funny Business

Episode 14: Deatharazzi

Episode 15: Something About Mary

Episode 16: Faking the Law

Episode 1: Lottery Forgottery

Episode 2: Taxi

Episode 3: Flier

Episode 4: Dead Funny

Episode 5: Buzzin Buddy

Episode 6: Caress Me Father

Episode 7: Truth or Dare

Episode 8: Throwin in the Towel

Episode 9: Will Feral

Episode 10: Star Struck

Episode 11: Send and Deceive

Episode 12: Two Timer

Episode 13: Funny Business

Episode 14: Deatharazzi

Episode 15: Something About Mary

Episode 16: Faking the Law