Raw (television series)

Infobox Television
show_name = Raw


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format = Drama
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runtime = 60 mins (including commercials)
creator = LIsa McGee
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producer = Michael Parke
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starring = Krystof Hadek
Dominique McElligot
Liam Garrigan
Charlene McKenna
Damon Gameau
Keith McErlean
Shelley Conn
Michael Colgan
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country = Republic of Ireland
language = English
network = Radio Telefís Éireann
first_aired = 8 September 2008
last_aired = present
num_episodes = -
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website = http://www.rte.ie/tv/raw/
imdb_id = 1233560
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"Raw" is a six-part Irish drama television series for RTÉ. [ [http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/raw-talent-new-rte-drama-series-ready-to-cook-up-a-storm-1369608.html Raw talent: New RTE drama series ready to cook up a storm - TV & Radio, Entertainment - Independent.ie ] ] The series centres around the relationships of staff at a Dublin restaurant. [ [http://www.rte.ie/arts/2008/0501/rtedrama.html RTÉ.ie Entertainment: New RTÉ dramas in the pipeline ] ] It is broadcast on RTÉ Two on Mondays since September 8 2008.

ynopsis

Episode 1

The first episode centred upon Jojo, a young Northern Irish chef working in a Dublin resturaunt, Raw. She arrives at the restaurant to find her brother, Shane waiting outside for her. The restauant is celebrating its first anniversary, however there is no sign of co-owner and head chef, Mal, whose wife and co-owner Tanya is the restaurant manager. Geoff, the Australian deputy head chef, finds himself in charge for the important night, at which an Irish Times critic is reviewing the resturaunt. Meanwhile, Jojo's best friend, Bobby, is threathened by two drug dealers whose drugs Jojo had dumped earlier in the episode. He finds himself in need of €4000 quickly. [http://www.rte.ie/tv/raw/]

Episode 2

Jojo and Bobby plan a house party, but first they need to acquire alcohol for same. They enlist Pavel's assistance in taking some from the resturaunt. Mal plans to work late, but ends up attending the party and drinking with Shane, much to Tanya's annoyance. Rebecca attempts to be alone with Bobby at the party, but her boyfriend David follows her there. Geoff and Pavel share a drink/drug fuelled conversation.

Episode 3

It is a very wet day and so most people have cancelled their reservations. Geoff demands for a pay rise that Tanya can't afford so she considers firing someone else to pay for it. It is Mal's birthday and he takes cocaine and causes a disruption in the kitchen. Bobby manages to turn Rebecca off by saying he doesn't want things to get serious. Shane and Tanya and Geoff and Pavel kiss as the situation in the restaurant heatens. The episode ends with Shane's wife Anna arriving in the doorway.

Episode 4

Geoff and Mal make peace and join forces in the kitchen. Shane and Anna decide to move in together and then scrap their plans when they argue over where to move. The staff try to poison a customer who they hate. Jojo goes on a date with another woman and the pair end up kissing. Geoff and Pavel go out for a drink and Geoff invites Pavel back to his place and Pavel ends up telling Geoff that he is a virgin. The episode ends with Pavel naked in front of Geoff.

References

External links

* [http://www.rte.ie/tv/raw/ Official site]