Tag: RTÉ
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RTÉ Unveils New Year Schedule: Familiar Favorites and Fresh Documentaries Ahead
RTÉ has announced its highly anticipated new year schedule, blending beloved favourites with a slate of fresh documentaries that promise new perspectives on Irish life. The lineup signals a confident mix of long-running hits and investigative storytelling designed to captivate audiences across the island and beyond. Here’s what viewers can expect as the year begins.…
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RTÉ Unveils Exciting New Year Schedule: Familiar Favourites Return with Fresh Documentaries
RTÉ’s New Year Lineup Promises a Blend of Beloved Series and Bold Documentaries RTÉ has unveiled its forthcoming year schedule, delivering a carefully balanced mix of returning favorites and bold new documentaries. The broadcaster confirms that viewers can expect the same familiar faces and formats they’ve grown to love, alongside fresh, ambitious projects that promise…
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RTÉ Announces New Year Schedule With Familiar Favourites and New Documentaries
RTÉ Unveils Its New Year Schedule RTÉ has released its much-anticipated schedule for the start of the new year, pairing cherished favourites with intriguing new documentary projects. The lineup promises something for every viewer, from loyal fans to curious newcomers, with a clear emphasis on in-depth storytelling and immersive access to real-life events. Returning Favourites…
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Ryan Tubridy on YouTube: Can his reinvention work?
Introduction: a sudden reinvention in real time Ryan Tubridy’s name has long been synonymous with Irish television and the Late Late Show. Now, as he pivots toward a YouTube audience, commentators are asking whether this reinvention can deliver the same or greater impact. The move comes amid personal and professional news that has put Tubridy…
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Pat Vincent: When National Broadcasters Weren’t Waning in Authority
Introduction: The Golden Era of Public Broadcasting There was a period when national broadcasters soared with a distinct sense of duty. The BBC and RTÉ, funded by the public purse, carried not just the duty to inform but a responsibility to uphold democratic norms, provide balanced reporting, and serve as a common reference point for…
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PAT VINCENT: BBC and RTÉ were not always this bad
Public Service, Public Trust There was a time when public broadcasters carried a certain gravitas. The BBC and RTÉ (and other state-funded outlets in the British Isles) were trusted to inform, educate, and entertain with a sense of responsibility that came with a fragile social contract: the press as a public good, paid for by…
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Late Late Show Friday: Kingfishr, Baz Ashmawy, Walliams & More
Late Late Show Friday brings a star-studded lineup to RTÉ One Patrick Kielty welcomes a diverse mix of guests to The Late Late Show this Friday, from chart-topping musicians and celebrated actors to authors and everyday heroes. The hour-long programme delivers personal stories, candid conversations, and live performances that have made the Friday night staple…
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5 takeaways from This Week presidential radio debate
Overview The presidential race took to the airwaves on RTÉ’s This Week today, featuring a lively clash between Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly with presenter David McCullagh. The debate covered the Triple Lock, Defence Forces overseas deployments, and Ireland’s role on the world stage, among other topics. Political correspondent Paul Cunningham breaks down the five…
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Five Takeaways from the This Week Presidential Radio Debate on RTÉ
Introduction: A lively clash on RTÉ’s This Week The presidential race heated up on RTÉ’s This Week, with Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly trading barbs under host David McCullagh. In what many described as the liveliest presidential debate to date, the candidates pressed each other on defence policy, Europe, and the Triple Lock, while post-debate…
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RTÉ Radio 1 Overhaul: Six Talking Points From the New Schedule
Introduction: A landmark change for RTÉ Radio 1 RTÉ revealed its most significant Radio 1 schedule shake-up in 25 years, part of the broadcaster’s New Direction Strategy. Director of Audio Patricia Monahan said the changes aim to refresh output while keeping audiences at the heart of decisions. The overhaul touches every corner of the daily…