A Course Called Ireland
- 2026
- 29 min
- Sports
- Travel
- In Development
- BBC iPlayer
Bill Murray and author Tom Coyne play their way around Ireland's golf courses in this six-part unscripted travel series, crossing the Republic and Northern Ireland from Cork to Donegal and the Giant's Causeway. Along the way Murray meets locals, reconnects with his Irish roots and tees off with friends including Chris O'Dowd, Joanne McNally and Jason Kelce.
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No confirmed streaming home for A Course Called Ireland here yet. It originally aired on BBC iPlayer; we update this as platforms announce.
No confirmed streaming home for A Course Called Ireland here yet. It originally aired on BBC iPlayer; we update this as platforms announce.
Our take
Bill Murray and author Tom Coyne play their way around Ireland's golf courses in this six-part unscripted travel series, crossing the Republic and Northern Ireland from Cork to Donegal and the Giant's Causeway. Along the way Murray meets locals, reconnects with his Irish roots and tees off with friends including Chris O'Dowd, Joanne McNally and Jason Kelce.
Why watch It is a golf show only in the loosest sense: the scorecard matters less than what happens between holes. Murray's company, a rotating cast of Irish comedians and appearances from his brothers Joel and John make it easy viewing for non-golfers, while the courses give enthusiasts plenty of scenery. Half-hour episodes keep it brisk.
What to know
The series takes its title and inspiration from Coyne’s travel memoir, A Course Called Ireland: A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee. Commissioned by the BBC, it is produced by Skydance Sports and Stellify Media, with Casey Scharf and Morgan Roberts as showrunners and executive producers and Chris Cottam as series director.
It premiered on Friday 23 October 2026 on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer, followed by BBC Two on Sunday 25 October. Paramount+ released it the same Sunday in its international markets outside the UK and Latin America. Each of the six episodes runs about 30 minutes, short enough to take in over a single weekend.
Where to start
Episode one, which establishes the pairing of Murray and Coyne and the loose shape of the trip. The journey unfolds in sequence, so it rewards watching straight through rather than dipping in.
Seasons & episodes
- Season 1
Cast & crew
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Quick answers
- Where can I watch A Course Called Ireland?
- In the UK: BBC iPlayer.
- What is A Course Called Ireland about?
- Bill Murray and author Tom Coyne play their way around Ireland's golf courses in this six-part unscripted travel series, crossing the Republic and Northern Ireland from Cork to Donegal and the Giant's Causeway. Along the way Murray meets locals, reconnects with his Irish roots and tees off with friends including Chris O'Dowd, Joanne McNally and Jason Kelce.
- Who is in the cast of A Course Called Ireland?
- A Course Called Ireland stars Bill Murray as Bill Murray and Tom Coyne as Tom Coyne.
- When did A Course Called Ireland start?
- A Course Called Ireland premiered on 23 October 2026, with 1 season.
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