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The Running Mate

The Running Mate

200710.01 Season4 EpisodesEnded

Overview

In Kerry, Ireland, a candidate for political office forms an alliance with an unlikely partner when his campaign is not going according to plan.

NetworksTG4

Top Cast

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Dennis Conway

Vincent Flynn

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Eamonn Hunt

Paudie Counihan

Don Wycherley

Don Wycherley

Willie Costello

Lesley Conroy

Lesley Conroy

Barbara Buckley

Frank Kelly

Frank Kelly

Paul 'Polly' O'Sullivan

Carrie Crowley

Carrie Crowley

Bronagh Flynn

About The Running Mate

The Running Mate is a drama, comedy, war & politics series that first aired in 2007. it stars Dennis Conway, Eamonn Hunt, Don Wycherley. In Kerry, Ireland, a candidate for political office forms an alliance with an unlikely partner when his campaign is not going according to plan.

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