Custer's Last Stand-up facts for kids
Custer's Last Stand-Up is a fun television series made for children. It was a special project between the BBC in the UK and RTÉ in Ireland. This show was so good that it won a big award called the BAFTA for Best British Children's Series in 2001.
About the Show
Custer's Last Stand-Up ran for two exciting series. Each series had 13 episodes, giving viewers lots of stories to enjoy. The show was created by Gail Renard, who also wrote most of the episodes.
Who Made It Happen?
Many talented people worked to bring Custer's Last Stand-Up to your screens.
- Creator and Writer: Gail Renard came up with the idea and wrote most of the scripts.
- Directors: Graeme Harper, Dearbhla Walsh, and Dez McCarthy were the directors. They helped guide the actors and make sure each scene looked great.
- Producers: Michael McGowan produced the first series, and Ferdia McAnna produced the second. Producers help manage the whole show, from start to finish.
- Executive Producer: Elaine Sperber was the executive producer. At the time, she was in charge of drama shows for CBBC, the BBC's children's channel.
Where Was It Filmed?
The series was filmed in Ireland. The main filming locations were the RTÉ studios in Donnybrook, a part of Dublin, and in Bray, which is in County Wicklow.
Meet the Cast
The show featured a talented group of actors who brought the characters to life. Some of the actors who appeared in the series included:
- George McMahon
- Ciaran Nolan
- Elaine Symons
- Brian James Roche
- Tom Hopkins
- Deirdre Monaghan
