RTE New Schedule 2014/15

Skid X

RTE launched their new schedule today, here are some of the programmes being launched (it's lifted from various Press Releases, so any praise is from RTE, not me!)

http://www.rte.ie/presspack/2014/08/13/rte-one-launches-a-dramatic-new-season-of-programming/?platform=47&start=1407542400&end=1408147199

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2014/0813/636860-rte-one-launches-autumn-winter-schedule/

http://rteonenewseason2014.rte.ie/

Drama

CHARLIE
Charles J Haughey (Aidan Gillen) navigates the corridors of power from the Dáil to the grand salons of Europe as he does battle with political players both close to home and abroad. Produced by Touchpaper and Element Pictures this three-part feature length drama is co-funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.

LOVE/HATE
Love/Hate returns for a fifth season. Nidge (Tom Vaughan Lawlor) is once again king of all he surveys. The debilitating paranoia that grew from his guilt – over Darren, over Linda, everything he’s done – has passed as he has narrowly avoided prison following Moynihan’s surveillance operation.

FAIR CITY
Ireland’s most popular soap celebrates its 25th anniversary this September with dramatic new storylines.

THE FALL
Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan return for a brand new series of The Fall. The second series picks up immediately where series one left off, with Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson) in pursuit of Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan).



Documentaries

WOMEN ON THE INSIDE
This new two-part documentary series, filmed behind the walls of Ireland’s women prisons, depicts life inside, allowing us a rare glimpse into a world so few of us see.

SERVING JUSTICE – IRELAND’S PROBATION OFFICERS
This landmark two-part documentary examines the day-to-day work of probation officers across Ireland, monitoring and rehabilitating a range of offenders, from minor criminals to high-risk offenders.

DÓNAL ÓG CUSACK – PRIDE
Dónal Óg Cusack, three-time All-Ireland winning Cork hurler and one of our first high-profile sports personalities to come out, journeys throughout the country asking how much life in Ireland has changed for gay people in the two decades since the de-criminalisation of homosexuality.

CLOSE TO EVIL
Close to Evil charts Bergen Belsen concentration camp survivor Tomi Reichental’s quest to meet one of the women who held him in captivity in Belsen and to investigate her claims that she is ‘a victim of victor’s justice’.

UP AND UNDER: THE LIFE OF O’REILLY
RTÉ’s Business Editor David Murphy charts the highs and lows of Tony O’Reilly’s remarkable career and speaks to those closest to him.

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
This revealing documentary looks in-depth at Kevin McGeever’s disappearance, examines his past and tells the sequence of events that culminated in his dramatic reappearance.

BALLYFIN: THE STORY OF AN IRISH COUNTRY HOUSE
This documentary tells the story of the history of Ballyfin, how it played an important role in the political, artistic and social life of nineteenth century Ireland, and how it was abandoned by its Anglo-Irish owners at the beginning of the twentieth century.

POWER IN THE BLOOD
In Power in the Blood, Ella McSweeney examines what makes Irish thoroughbreds such consistent winners.

PORNATION
This new two-part documentary series looks at the scale and impact of pornography consumption in Ireland and asks what it might mean for both adults and young people.

LIFE AFTER CARE
Life After Care follows the lives of a number of young people in the wake of state care.

THE ENTREPRENEURS
Filming all over the country, The Entrepreneurs finds out what makes Ireland’s most dynamic and charismatic go-getters tick.

THE INSIDERS
From the opening up of Croke Park and the ending of Rule 42, the hosting of the Special Olympics, and the impact of the online travel revolution we talk to the insiders intimately involved at turning points of Irish history.

THE BEE
In this fascinating documentary, award-winning director Garry Keane meets some of the children from over 1,000 schools throughout Ireland who took part in the Eason Spelling Bee 2014.

Returning: Crimecall, Ear to the Ground, Firefighters, The Science Squad, Eco Eye, What in the World, The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards.




Arts on RTÉ One

RTÉ One continues its commitment to the arts with five major new documentaries guaranteed to inspire and illuminate viewers’ imaginations.

A POEM FOR IRELAND
What’s your favourite Irish poem of the past 100 years? This autumn, RTÉ’s The Works in association with RTÉ Radio 1’s The John Murray Show launch a nationwide campaign to identify the best-loved Irish poem of the past century.

MAN ON BRIDGE
Man on Bridge tells the story of Arthur Fields, the legendary street photographer who stood on O’Connell Bridge in Dublin from the 1930s to the 1980s taking and selling photographs of ordinary people as they passed by.

THE BRENDAN BOY
In this documentary, commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of Behan’s death, actor Adrian Dunbar sets out to distinguish the man from the myth.

BEING JAMES GALWAY
An intimate and revealing documentary on the life, work and legacy of Sir James Galway, a genius and maverick in the world of classical music.

GRAY MATTERS
This new documentary explores the legacy of Irish furniture designer Eileen Gray who was for many years a forgotten figure in the history of Irish design.

Returning: The Works, Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards



Entertainment on RTÉ One

THE IMELDA MAY SHOW
Filmed in front of a live studio audience, The Imelda May Show celebrates Ireland’s love of music, hosted by the one and only Imelda May. The show will feature chat and live performances from legendary musicians and brand new acts from Ireland and around the world. The Imelda May Show will also feature exclusive additional broadcasts on the Ronan Collins Show on RTÉ Radio 1 and on RTÉ Player.

WHAT’S ANOTHER YEAR: THE SHAY HEALY STORY
Over a career that’s spanned five decades, songwriter, broadcaster, journalist, author, documentary director and raconteur Shay Healy has added greatly to the gaiety of the nation. In this one-hour documentary Shay, along with friends, colleagues and family members, looks back on a long, distinguished and occasionally turbulent life and times.

IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY
Following its hugely successful first series on RTÉ One, Ireland’s Fittest Family is back. New coaches Derval O’Rourke and Jason Sherlock join Davy Fitzgerald and Kenneth Egan in the search for the country’s fittest, fastest and strongest family. Plus RTÉ Player will have exclusive additional online content.

Returning Series: The Voice of Ireland, The Late Late Show, Irish Pictorial Weekly, The Saturday Night Show, Mrs. Brown’s Boys, Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann, All-Island School Choir Competition, Winning Streak, Up For The Match, People of the Year Awards.



Lifestyle

WHOSE HOLIDAY IS IT ANYWAY?
Whose Holiday is it Anyway? is a brand new show that will see parents hand over the power of their holiday plans and the entire holiday budget to their children.

DOMESTIC DIVAS
Aisli Madden and Cat Lawlor are on a mission to help the helpless, to demonstrate basic life skills that came so naturally to our parents’ generation but not so easily to 20 to 30-somethings.

TASTE OF SUCCESS
RTÉ, in association with Lidl Ireland, have launched a nationwide search to find Ireland’s next great supermarket food product.

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
After seven series and almost 40 leaders, we take a look back at the growth of Operation Transformation.

THE SPEECH
The Speech is a life-affirming series that follows people overcoming their fear of public speaking with the help of a celebrity speech coach.

KITCHEN HERO: FEAST
In each episode Donal Skehan visits a different county and cooks a feast using ingredients from three local food producers.

THE HOMELESS CHOIR
Led musically by David Brophy, former principal conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, this brand new three-part series for RTÉ One follows the creation of Ireland’s first homeless choir.

RACHEL ALLEN: ALL THINGS SWEET
In Rachel Allen: All Things Sweet, Rachel conjures up everything from cakes for elevenses to perfect treats for afternoon tea, children’s cakes and dinner party centre pieces.

DARINA ALLEN & RORY O’CONNELL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Ballymaloe legend Darina Allen teams up with her brother and co-founder of the famous cookery school, Rory O’Connell, for this Christmas Special.

Returning Series: The Design Doctors, Operation Transformation, Getaways, Today, At Your Service, Neven Maguire: Home Chef, Room to Improve



Irish Language

Ó CHÚIL AODHA GO hÓILEÁN Í (From Coolea to Iona )
This intimate documentary follows the life of the legendary Cór Chúil Aodha (The Coolea Men’s choir) over a two month period.

OÍCHE NA GAOITHE MÓIRE
Through dramatic reconstruction, state-of-the-art visual effects and specialist interviews, this documentary brings to life the most terrifying night in pre-famine Irish history, 6th January 1839.

Returning series: GLIONDAR, SCANNAL, ABHAINN



Religious

ONE MILLION DUBLINERS
One Million Dubliners reveals the often unspoken stories from Glasnevin Cemetery of ritual, loss, redemption, emotion, history – and the business of death.

A PARTING GIFT
A Parting Gift secures unprecedented access to tell the story of the Body Donation Programme at Trinity College, Dublin.

GUESS WHO’S DEAD
Presented by Ardal O’Hanlon, this documentary explores the changing life of the Irish Death Notice: a simple calling card for family, friends and communal mourning.

Returning Series: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH, JOE DUFFY’S SPIRIT LEVEL

Skid X

There's a lot of Documentaries there, and not much Drama. 'Charlie' has changed names a few times but it'll be good to see it on air at last. God only knows why they have resurrected Joe Duffy's Spirit Level after four years - probably to keep Joe Duffy happy. Some interesting documentaries and a lot of the Usual Suspects returning. Nothing particularly original or ground-breaking.

squonk

Charlie is about the best of a largely bad lot!

Zaph

It's a bit light on anything that might actually bring a smile to your face, and I'm including the likes of Mrs Brown and The LLS in that list.

Welsh Megaman

Could do with a pop quiz, presented by Larry Gogan

They could call it...'Pop Quiz'.

Skid X

It seems to be extremely light on Drama. Only one new series, a BAI funded three parter.

I know Drama is expensive, but it's a shame RTE aren't doing a bit more. It's not a good time to be an Actor looking for TV work.

what the hell!

No sign of Masterchef unfortunately? Was it not doing well?

Skid X

what the hell! wrote: »

No sign of Masterchef unfortunately? Was it not doing well?

TV star Nick Munier said he was left in the dark about RTE's MasterChef Ireland being taken off the menu.

The show he fronted with top chef Dylan McGrath has been axed by the national broadcaster ahead of the launch of its autumn/winter season schedule.

And restaurateur Nick revealed how he had not been told the show wasn't being served up for another season.

"I didn't know it wasn't returning," he said. "I was just told it was looking for a title sponsor."

- See more at: http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/nick-munier-left-in-dark-over-masterchef-axing-30498216.html#sthash.z3u7VqSH.dpuf

It seems odd that they couldn't get a sponsor, maybe there's a bit more to the story.

Elmo

Seems they are splitting up RTÉ Two's schedule???

catallus

Those documentaries look juicy.

JP Liz V1

squonk wrote: »

Charlie is about the best of a largely bad lot!

Is all the Love/Hate cast in it too?

dublinman1990

The documentary side of RTE One looks quite strong for this season.

Although the lack of Drama is a disappointment for a lot of viewers apart from one that will be enticing to many viewers by the showing a major crony in Irish Politics from years gone by.

I reckon for Drama alone "Charlie" is to be a major hit for RTE this year.

calex71

Happy to see the fall return , enjoyed the 1st season.

mikedublin

Is there information on any new or returning imported shows from the US or UK ? I love all the late night and early hours police series like Scott & Bailey, Whitechapel, NYPD Blue and am wondering if any of them might be coming back

Elmo

mikedublin wrote: »

Is there information on any new or returning imported shows from the US or UK ? I love all the late night and early hours police series like Scott & Bailey, Whitechapel, NYPD Blue and am wondering if any of them might be coming back

They'll prob just continue until the run out of the series. RTÉ Two is going to have a relaunch in Sept so most of the retuning shows US/UK shows will be announced then.

RTÉ have Gotham http://cce.gno.ie/news/2014/06JUN/19gotham.php

miamee

The documentaries sound mostly interesting and the the programmes that are (strangely) listed under 'Religious' but seem to be about death not religion - these will be interesting as well. I say this now, I won't get to watch half of them but I'll be making sure to see Love/Hate at the very least.

somesoldiers

Imelda May Show- lots of "I'm delghted for yis". I like the woman but think it was live last time and really badly done

smellmepower

Probation and the women's prison documentary's could be decent,good to see Firefighters got another run too.Wouldn't be arsed with anything else featuring the same old faces though.

The Fall was okay,but I thought that was more a BBC NI production than RTE?

Elmo

smellmepower wrote: »

The Fall was okay,but I thought that was more a BBC NI production than RTE?

The Fall is part of the BBC's aim to have "nationwide" programming from the regions. It is part funded by IFB/BSÉ and RTÉ.

Go Harvey Go

Skid X wrote: »

THE IMELDA MAY SHOW
Filmed in front of a live studio audience, The Imelda May Show celebrates Ireland’s love of music, hosted by the one and only Imelda May. The show will feature chat and live performances from legendary musicians and brand new acts from Ireland and around the world. The Imelda May Show will also feature exclusive additional broadcasts on the Ronan Collins Show on RTÉ Radio 1 and on RTÉ Player.

Another programme called "The [someone] Show"... :rolleyes:

I don't see anything wrong whatsoever with "Imelda May Presents..." or "Live With Imelda".

KITCHEN HERO: FEAST
In each episode Donal Skehan visits a different county and cooks a feast using ingredients from three local food producers.

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RACHEL ALLEN: ALL THINGS SWEET
In Rachel Allen: All Things Sweet, Rachel conjures up everything from cakes for elevenses to perfect treats for afternoon tea, children’s cakes and dinner party centre pieces.

It's been ten years now since Rachel's first series, and they must be almost out of titles.

Won't be long, either, before the words they can put after "Kitchen Hero" start to dry up.

Religious

ONE MILLION DUBLINERS
One Million Dubliners reveals the often unspoken stories from Glasnevin Cemetery of ritual, loss, redemption, emotion, history – and the business of death.

A PARTING GIFT
A Parting Gift secures unprecedented access to tell the story of the Body Donation Programme at Trinity College, Dublin.

GUESS WHO’S DEAD
Presented by Ardal O’Hanlon, this documentary explores the changing life of the Irish Death Notice: a simple calling card for family, friends and communal mourning.

Returning Series: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH, JOE DUFFY’S SPIRIT LEVEL

Have they quietly retired the Would You Believe brand, then?

Elmo

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

Have they quietly retired the Would You Believe brand, then?

Wish they'd quietly retire Gay Byrne and Joe Duffy. Would You Believe wasn't afraid to ask questions and able to explore issue with out condensation.

A lot of good interesting stuff coming up - and I like that there is plenty of home produced programmes. Now if they could just give us some good films - for us rural dinosaurs who cant get Netflix:o.

Elmo

inthehat wrote: »

A lot of good interesting stuff coming up - and I like that there is plenty of home produced programmes. Now if they could just give us some good films - for us rural dinosaurs who cant get Netflix:o.

Have to say that RTÉ, TV3 and TG4 all have a better selection of Films than Netfilx, your not missing out on much.

Go Harvey Go

Elmo wrote: »

RTÉ Two is going to have a relaunch in Sept so most of the retuning shows US/UK shows will be announced then.

So the folks at Montrose have scraped up some money to relaunch their second channel.

Have they scraped up enough to change the idents as well? After ten years, it's surely time to leave the world of green rooms...

Still my favourite RTE2/Network 2 idents, however, are the "Earth, Wind, Fire and Water" ones from 1995-7:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYiBREkMa4E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIbNVm927FU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ax3b_ESmGM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcDzVe06g9g

Elmo

They could have done more with those

http://youtu.be/j319UGA7TmU?t=1m17s

CountyHurler

DARINA ALLEN & RORY O’CONNELL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Ballymaloe legend Darina Allen teams up with her brother and co-founder of the famous cookery school, Rory O’Connell, for this Christmas Special.

So she's teaming up with her brother now.... What about Tim? In fact, I think it would be far more interesting if they made a reality movie to see if they could find Ireland most elusive chef, Tim Allen... They could call it "The Search For The Sugar Man"..

Go Harvey Go

Elmo wrote: »

They could have done more with those

Well, obviously - two years was not enough time to extract the full value of those idents.

Alas, they had to decide - and rather suddenly - that N2 should be a mainly "yoof" channel.

Which, 17 years and one name change later, it still is - and probably more so than ever before.

jmcc

Says it all really.
http://rteonenewseason2014.rte.ie/news&current-affairs/

Regards...jmcc

BuilderPlumber

Some good stuff here for sure. Obviously Love/Hate. Can't wait to get some new Nidge and Fran material. Season 5 should be excellent. Then, many of the cast of Love/Hate exchange one set of gangsters for another with Charlie: John Boy turns into Haughey and Nidge into PJ Mara. I can't help think this will have the feel of Love/Hate season 2. Should be a good one too.

Lots of cookery programmes inevitably and Tubridy is back for the laugh. The Imelda May Show could be a good concept too and I'm sure she's as good a presenter as any of them and better than a lot of them (Tubridy?).

I never got around to seeing The Fall but heard it was good. Might catch up with the first series and then be ready for the second.

Fred Swanson

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Go Harvey Go

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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I don't think you should be surprised, somehow...