Meat Loaf: From Hell and to Connacht Documentary

nowherefast · 07 Dec 2025, 00:48

Hi all,

It looks like Irish broadcaster RTE will be airing a new documentary this Christmas - "Meat Loaf: From Hell and to Connacht"

"Meat Loaf: From Hell and to Connacht brings viewers back to Ireland in 1990, when the legendary US rock star performed in some of the country's most unlikely venues. Meat Loaf - whose 1977 album Bat Out of Hell is one of the biggest sellers of all time - was at a career crossroads when an Irish promoter, Tommy Swarbrigg, took a punt on him. What resulted was a chaotic two-week journey through Ireland's heartland that reignited Meat Loaf's love for people and music and ultimately helped get his career back on track."

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/202...istmas-treats/

mlbf · 17 Dec 2025, 22:28

I'll try and catch this if I can, it looks interesting :)

nowherefast · 18 Dec 2025, 17:59

According to this Facebook post, it is airing on New Year's Eve at 6.30pm - https://www.facebook.com/heavencanwa...0179762076401/

"Our cast from HEAVEN CAN WAIT were officially chosen to be the stage body doubles for Meat Loaf and his leading lady in a brand-new Irish television documentary…
⭐ “MEAT LOAF: FROM HELL AND TO CONNAUGHT”
📺 Airs on RTÉ One – Wednesday 31st December at 6:30pm
Yes—our team were on set, recreating the legendary 1990s Irish tour, bringing the power, the drama, and the iconic stage moments back to life for this major TV production.
This is a huge honour, and we are beyond proud to represent Meat Loaf’s legacy on national television."

Nige78 · 18 Dec 2025, 21:43

Ah that's disappointing.......from the description I though it was actual tour footage.

letsgotoofar · 20 Dec 2025, 17:36

His memoir described priests stealing ladders and taking days to find generators to play in a barn, and you think someone had the brains to film any of it? That's on you, mate. xD

**allrevvedup** · 28 Dec 2025, 21:05

There's some more details about it here

https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/i...ew-up-36462879

duke knooby · 29 Dec 2025, 22:42

And some sneak footage here...

https://www.facebook.com/RTEOne/vide...8440940341596/

Kev · 31 Dec 2025, 21:40

Just watched it!

duke knooby · 31 Dec 2025, 22:36

I thoroughly enjoyed that programme! Great to see the band interviews, and get a feel for how much they enjoyed that time, and how proud they were of their work. And of course lovely to see some live footage.

Guy · 01 Jan 2026, 00:19

Any links?
👍

proctorloaf · 01 Jan 2026, 20:19

It was so lovely to see some of the band reminiscing about this tour and some of the stories. I can't believe that I didn't know that Amy and Chuck got married!! In the 90s there would have been a Live Album and DVD release to accompany a documentary like this, just like the VH1 Storyteller's project.

It was a great story and so positive from all involved.

Also interesting that the set list was practically the same as the Live at Wembley recording.

How I wish that Meat had better (or any) legacy management - I fear that nothing will be done for Bat's 50th other than yet another coloured vinyl.

Will there be any more Meat or Jim souvenirs? Time will tell... NSR �� XX

duke knooby · 01 Jan 2026, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy

Any links?
👍

https://www.rte.ie/player/movie/meat...mOi5.jgqyq7zXs

Give that a try.

Adje · 02 Jan 2026, 07:42

As long as it stays up:
https://youtu.be/L_lToMEVayU

Adje · 03 Jan 2026, 06:15

The HD TV Rip.

https://youtu.be/qGuVULN1vJ4

**allrevvedup** · Yesterday, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adje

The HD TV Rip.

https://youtu.be/qGuVULN1vJ4

This is great thanks Adje.

The RTE player doesn't seem to allow for it outside of Ireland (some shows they will)

07 Dec 2025, 00:48	#1
nowherefast Junior Loafer Join Date: 24.11.2003 Posts: 45	Meat Loaf: From Hell and to Connacht Documentary Hi all, It looks like Irish broadcaster RTE will be airing a new documentary this Christmas - "Meat Loaf: From Hell and to Connacht" "Meat Loaf: From Hell and to Connacht brings viewers back to Ireland in 1990, when the legendary US rock star performed in some of the country's most unlikely venues. Meat Loaf - whose 1977 album Bat Out of Hell is one of the biggest sellers of all time - was at a career crossroads when an Irish promoter, Tommy Swarbrigg, took a punt on him. What resulted was a chaotic two-week journey through Ireland's heartland that reignited Meat Loaf's love for people and music and ultimately helped get his career back on track." https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/202...istmas-treats/

17 Dec 2025, 22:28	#2
mlbf Tour Date Enthusiast Join Date: 27.11.2019 Location: Scotland Posts: 55	I'll try and catch this if I can, it looks interesting :)

18 Dec 2025, 17:59	#3
nowherefast Junior Loafer Join Date: 24.11.2003 Posts: 45	According to this Facebook post, it is airing on New Year's Eve at 6.30pm - https://www.facebook.com/heavencanwa...0179762076401/ "Our cast from HEAVEN CAN WAIT were officially chosen to be the stage body doubles for Meat Loaf and his leading lady in a brand-new Irish television documentary… ⭐ “MEAT LOAF: FROM HELL AND TO CONNAUGHT” 📺 Airs on RTÉ One – Wednesday 31st December at 6:30pm Yes—our team were on set, recreating the legendary 1990s Irish tour, bringing the power, the drama, and the iconic stage moments back to life for this major TV production. This is a huge honour, and we are beyond proud to represent Meat Loaf’s legacy on national television."

18 Dec 2025, 21:43	#4
Nige78 Loafer Join Date: 23.09.2013 Posts: 50	Ah that's disappointing.......from the description I though it was actual tour footage.

20 Dec 2025, 17:36	#5
letsgotoofar Super Loafer Join Date: 12.09.2016 Location: In front of a computer, duh. Posts: 431	His memoir described priests stealing ladders and taking days to find generators to play in a barn, and you think someone had the brains to film any of it? That's on you, mate. xD

28 Dec 2025, 21:05	#6
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,358	There's some more details about it here https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/i...ew-up-36462879

29 Dec 2025, 22:42	#7
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,899	And some sneak footage here... https://www.facebook.com/RTEOne/vide...8440940341596/

31 Dec 2025, 21:40	#8
Kev Just Kev Join Date: 01.06.2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,857	Just watched it!

31 Dec 2025, 22:36	#9
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,899	I thoroughly enjoyed that programme! Great to see the band interviews, and get a feel for how much they enjoyed that time, and how proud they were of their work. And of course lovely to see some live footage.

01 Jan 2026, 00:19	#10
Guy Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: A small village in west sussex Posts: 868	Any links? 👍

01 Jan 2026, 20:19	#11
proctorloaf Super Loafer Join Date: 28.02.2010 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 354	It was so lovely to see some of the band reminiscing about this tour and some of the stories. I can't believe that I didn't know that Amy and Chuck got married!! In the 90s there would have been a Live Album and DVD release to accompany a documentary like this, just like the VH1 Storyteller's project. It was a great story and so positive from all involved. Also interesting that the set list was practically the same as the Live at Wembley recording. How I wish that Meat had better (or any) legacy management - I fear that nothing will be done for Bat's 50th other than yet another coloured vinyl. Will there be any more Meat or Jim souvenirs? Time will tell... NSR �� XX

02 Jan 2026, 07:42	#13
Adje trying to be realistic Join Date: 28.09.2007 Location: Posts: 1,962	As long as it stays up: https://youtu.be/L_lToMEVayU

03 Jan 2026, 06:15	#14
Adje trying to be realistic Join Date: 28.09.2007 Location: Posts: 1,962	The HD TV Rip. https://youtu.be/qGuVULN1vJ4