30 Acres: 03 - The Prisoner

December 22, 2025 · 39 min

About this episode

In this episode, the developer Sean Granite finds himself kidnapped, while his associates navigate the chaos that ensues.

Four-part mockumentary: Episode 3. The developer of 30 Acres, Sean Granite, was once a titan of the construction industry. Now he’s a prisoner in Glenn’s jeep as it hurtles across the mangled roadways of the estate. The kidnapping wasn’t planned, and Holly, Iseult and Glenn have to figure out what to do next. Their 30 Acres Says No manifesto, issued in response to the repossession order on their homes, has gone viral. RTÉ’s Prime Time are planning a live broadcast from Holly’s home. Pat Granite launches a search operation for her missing husband, unaware that some of those participating know exactly where Sean is. Alistair Crowe offers advice to Pat, as he attempts to assert an interest in the Granite Empire. Glenn’s DIY approach to medical treatment brings unforeseen side-effects, as does the appearance of a clearly drunk Iseult on live television. Cast Barbara Bergin, (Iseult) Shane Casey (Glenn) John Colleary (Sean) Philippa Dunne (Pat) Barry Murphy (Alistair) Stefanie Preissner (Holly) Colm Tobin (Colm) Aidan O'Donovan (TV Presenter/Priest) Produced by Kevin Brew for Drama On One with Kevin Reynolds and Gorretti Slavin. Produced by Liam O'Brien for Documentary On One with Tim…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Desmond, Ronan Kelly, Shauna McGreevy

Guests: Barbara Bergin, Shane Casey, John Colleary, Philippa Dunne, Barry Murphy, Stefanie Preissner, Colm Tobin, Aidan O'Donovan

Topics covered

mockumentary
kidnapping
construction industry
viral manifesto

Keywords

30 Acres
RTÉ
Drama On One
Documentary On One

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 30 Acres Says No

Places: the Granite Empire