Zara World

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Zara World
GenreChildren Documentary
Created by
StarringZara Gleeson
Country of originIreland
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes10
Production
ProducerFiona Bergin
Running time8 minutes
Production companyFubar Films
Original release
NetworkRTÉjr
Release13 October (2014-10-13) –
24 October 2014 (2014-10-24)

Zara World is an Irish documentary series, produced by Fubar Films and screened on RTÉjr. The series premiered on Monday 13 October 2014. It features a seven-year-old girl called Zara who lives with her family in Dublin city. Filmed over six months, each episode features a small snapshot of Zara's life. The series is produced by Fiona Bergin and filmed and directed by Fintan Connolly.[1]

Plot[edit]

Zara World follows Zara Gleeson as she goes about the business of being seven. Zara goes on trips to the beach, park, library, playground, zoo and aquarium as well as a day trip to Bray, plays games with her friends, does Taekwondo training and spends time with her family. Zara's Dad Gordon, big sister, Ali, and younger brother, Zack play an important role in the documentaries.[2]

Series 1 (2014)[edit]

No. Title Director Airdate
1"beach"Fintan ConnollyMonday 13 October 2014 (2014-10-13)
Zara goes to the beach with her dad Gordon, big sister Ali, younger brother Zack and the family dog Max.
2"play"Fintan ConnollyTuesday 14 October 2014 (2014-10-14)
Zara goes to the playground with her big sister Ali, younger brother Zack and her friends Eva, Ali and Kori.
3"library"Fintan ConnollyWednesday 15 October 2014 (2014-10-15)
Zara goes to the library with her big sister Ali, younger brother Zack and her friends Ali, Kori, Zoe and Kian.
4"taekwondo"Fintan ConnollyThursday 16 October 2014 (2014-10-16)
Zara goes to a Tae Kwon Do class with her big sister Ali and takes part in her first competition.
5"park"Fintan ConnollyFriday 17 October 2014 (2014-10-17)
Zara and her family visit St Stephen’s Green.
6"zoo"Fintan ConnollyMonday 20 October 2014 (2014-10-20)
Zara goes to the zoo with her dad Gordon, mum Ethna, big brother Dean, big sister Ali and younger brother Zack.
7"games"Fintan ConnollyTuesday 21 October 2014 (2014-10-21)
Zara plays on the street with her friends Eva, Zoe, Ali, Kori and Kian.
8"aquarium"Fintan ConnollyWednesday 22 October 2014 (2014-10-22)
Zara goes to the aquarium with her dad Gordon, big sister Ali and younger brother Zack.
9"festival"Fintan ConnollyThursday 23 October 2014 (2014-10-23)
Zara goes to the Street Performers World Championship with her dad Gordon and big sister Ali.
10"amusements"Fintan ConnollyFriday 24 October 2014 (2014-10-24)
Zara and her family go on a day out to Bray.

Music[edit]

The score for Zara World is written by Stephen Rennicks.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Molumby, Deirdre (October 13, 2014) “‘Zara World’, a New RTÉ Documentary Series for Children” [1]
  2. ^ Galvin, Steven (October 13, 2014) “New RTÉ Documentary Series for Children” [2]

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