Bill Murray Golf Docuseries A Course Called Ireland Debuts on BBC iPlayer and Paramount+
Bill Murray golf series A Course Called Ireland debuts on BBC iPlayer Oct. 23 and Paramount+ U.S. Oct. 25.
The show is based on Coyne’s 2009 book A Course Called Ireland: A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee. Murray and Coyne are joined by Murray’s younger brothers Joel and John, as well as Chris O’Dowd, Joanne McNally and Jason Kelce, according to the cast list in TechRadar’s guide. TechRadar described the series as aimed at fans of Murray’s previous golf shows, The Sweet Spot and The Links Life.
In the UK, all six episodes are on BBC iPlayer, which requires an account with a UK postcode and a valid TV license. BBC Northern Ireland also begins showing the series on Friday, October 23, and BBC Two starts it on Sunday, October 25 at 9.30pm BST, with new episodes released weekly, TechRadar reported.
For U.S. viewers, the premiere is on Paramount+ on Sunday, October 25. Paramount+ plans start at $8.99 per month; TechRadar said a subscription could be obtained for $1 per month through Walmart+. In Canada, the series streams on Paramount+ with plans starting at CA$7.99 per month. In Australia, Paramount+ carries it with plans starting at AU$7.99 per month.
Cal Turner, commissioning editor at the BBC, said: “A Course Called Ireland is a hilarious and unpredictable love letter to the game of golf. 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 in Northern Ireland, said: “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.”
TechRadar’s guide also said access to the series is geo-blocked outside its broadcast markets and suggested a VPN for viewers traveling away from home, subject to broadcasters’ terms and conditions. It recommended NordVPN for that purpose.