Ryan Tubridy in Montrose, Donnybrook this afternoon for the launch of RTE Television’s new season of shows.
From RTE’s press office:
Factual
Behind the Walls a new two-part documentary from Mary Raftery on the history of Irish psychiatric hospitals.
Fianna Fail a two-part analysis of Fianna Fáil’s time in power.
Arrivals the follow-up to RTÉ’s Departure Day doc.
Hostile Environment Actor Liam Cunningham goes behind the scenes of the international private security industry.
Genealogy Roadshow Derek Mooney presents a four-part series which sees the show’s genealogical team help the public find “extraordinary stories” in their family history.
Two for the Road the series follows six well-known public figures as they accompany six people with disabilities as they embark on a variety of highly challenging and exciting adventures across the globe.
The Secret Millionaire three Irish millionaires go undercover in some of the most disadvantaged parts of Dublin, Cork and Dundalk
The National Rehabilitation Hospital follows the daily life of this hospital
Property Shock – Where To Now? Almost five years on from his documentary Futureshock: Property Crash, Richard Curran looks back.
The Constant President follows Mary McAleese through the final year of her 14-year presidency..
Reabhlóid is a new four-part historical documentary series which takes the viewer through Easter Week 1916 and paints a picture of the Rising from different standpoints.
Pension Shock – The Future is Now George Lee looks at the nation’s pension crisis,
Entertainment
The Voice Of Ireland
Meet The Gallaghers a new comedy series starring PJ Gallagher. Set in a contemporary Dublin suburb, PJ plays a host of characters.
The Big Interview With Mike Murphy Over six programmes Mike Murphy will talk to a guest of his choice, each of whom has made a significant impact on Ireland
Put ‘Em Under Pressure Sports quiz presented by Grainne Seoige.
The Only Viking In The Village Comedian Neil Delamere go in search of his Viking ancestry.
Who Knows Ireland Best? This is a new quiz show based on a specially-commissioned survey of the nation.
SuperBloopers Zig and Zag present
Drama
LOVE/HATE
RAW
Hardy Bucks
StoryLand
A Town Fights Back, a six-part series in which Feargal Quinn and a team of experts work with the citizens and businesses of one Irish town.
Lifestyle
Francis Brennan’s Grand Tour! Francis Brennan takes 16 holidaymakers on a 12 night escorted holiday by coach across Europe.
Franc’s DIY Brides with wedding planner Peter kelly Peter Kelly a.k.a. Franc takes on the role of mentor. With a host of ingenious ideas and ma
Craft Master 15 passionate amateur apprentices will be competing for the chance to exhibit at Ireland’s Craft Fair.
Room To Improve
Young people’s
Three new Irish animations, I’m A Monster, The Mad Cows and My Dad’s A Duck and a major animation co-production with Cbeebies and S4C called The Abadas.
OMG – Jedward’s Dream Factory Whatever your dream is, Jed’ll fix it.
SING! is a music game show tpresented by Brian ormond.
The Importance Of Being Whatever an adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest..
Ultimate Street Challenge
D8 (Working Title) D8 is a series of “interactive observational documentaries focussing on the lives of young teenagers living in the Dublin 8 area”
RTÉ Two
Masterchef Ireland with chef Dylan McGrath and restaurateur Nick Munier
Tuesday Night Social With Craig Doyle (Working Title) is a new live chat show.
Grainne Seoige’s Modern Life “looks at a range of different aspects of modern Irish society with particular relevance to Irish women”.
Also…
Brian And Pippa’s Big Fat Wedding which follows celebrity couple Brian Ormonde and Pippa O’Connor on the road to their big wedding day. Other documentaries Honestly Speaking…Baby Bodies which sees broadcaster Mairead Farrell investigate how Irish women really feel about their bodies after having a baby.
Fade Street a new series to be broadcast first on the RTÉ Player followed by RTÉ Two.
Plus new series from Republic Of Telly, The Savage Eye, Don’t Tell The Bride, ICA Bootcamp and Baz’s Extreme Worlds.
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