When will RTE announce their Autumn Schedule?

antimatterx

RTÉ usually announce their new shows for Autumn and Winter around now!

Does anyone no when they plan to release it this year?

dublinman1990

I don't know the date yet. It will probably be announced this week or next week.

There is one new crime drama series to be on it called Dublin Murders. It's a replacement series for Love/Hate.

More details here.

I heard that there are some new programmes being launched to talk about climate change in Ireland.

You might need to read more into that when the schedule gets launched not too long from now.

The Black Oil

It's trending on Twitter at the moment.

https://twitter.com/IrishTimesLaura/status/1164494169332695040

Welsh Megaman

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2019/0822/1070281-irish-stories-front-and-centre-of-rtes-new-season/

Welsh Megaman

Quinn Country: “The story of how a billionaire became a bankrupt prisoner, brought down by the collapse of a multibillion-euro gamble on shares in the Anglo Irish Bank, the financial domino which toppled Ireland into economic collapse. Consisting of three 60-minute episodes the makers of this series have been granted unprecedented access to Sean Quinn.”

The Redress Board: “Twenty years after the ground-breaking documentary series States of Fear, RTÉ returns to the stories behind Ireland’s industrial schools and asks, have we learned anything? ”

The Teenage Ambassadors: “Natasha Maimba and Minahil Sarfraz met whilst growing up as asylum seekers in Direct Provision, their childhoods spent in cramped caravans on the outskirts of Athlone. Finally granted leave to remain, this film will follow the journey of these articulate, intelligent and funny young women as they prepare to sit their Leaving Cert exams.

The Yellow Brick Road: “Be it an issue of loneliness, unemployment, relationship, a phobia, anxiety or addiction, four carefully chosen Fairy Godmothers Claire Fullam, Noel Sutton, Greg Xavier and Jordan Dunbar will listen, offer advice and support those in need.”

Brendan Grace – Thanks for the Memories: “A three-part documentary which began following Brendan Grace on his journey to put on a show with the Forget-Me-Nots choir and a group of his showbiz friends in the Olympia Theatre. Then, Brendan got sick. At first with pneumonia, then with cancer. The series changed focus immediately and went from a documentary about a man fighting to put on a show, to the story of a man fighting for his life.”

The Rotunda: “Award-winning series returns this Autumn with eight episodes charting the highs and lows of pregnancy and childbirth in the world’s longest running maternity hospital.”

Pulling with my Parents: “In this brand-new series for RTE 2, a generation who have only known digital dating, let their parents take control of their love lives, including their apps! Can a parental filter help unlock the conundrum of modern hook-ups? Or will ‘Grindr’ be too much for Mum to handle?”

My Big Day Home or Away: “In each of the four episodes, a loved-up engaged couple is given the services of two top class wedding planners, Tara Fay and Bruce Russell. One planner arranges a wedding at home, in Ireland, one plans a wedding away, somewhere fabulous and foreign.”

First Dates Ireland: Ireland’s favourite daters are back for another series which sees hopefuls search for love over the course of dinner in central Dublin. Over 4,000 people applied for the upcoming series, which will air on RTÉ Two early in 2020.”

Niall Tóibín: With exclusive access to rare family archive and countless excerpts from his TV shows, movies and stand up performances, this documentary is a rare insight into one of Ireland’s greatest comical minds. Featuring interviews with all of Niall’s children as well as Pierce Brosnan, Gabriel Byrne and Jim Sheridan.

Ar Son na Poblachta returns to RTÉ One screens in October 2019 as the decade of centenaries continues. Episode one is The story of the life and death of Private George Duff Chalmers – Born in Edinburgh 1902 executed by the IRA in June 1921 and buried in a bog in Co Clare for almost 100 years. Episode 2 deals with Thomas Hodgett, who was abducted from his home never to be seen alive again.

All Hands on Deck: “During each hour-long episode, Francis Brennan will gain an insight into what life is like for the ship’s 1,600 crew members by stepping into the shoes of three of the most senior onboard roles: Maitre ‘D, Entertainment Director and Hotel General Manager.”

Raised by the Village: “After a hugely successful pilot series, Raised by the Village returns for four-part series, featuring 8 teenagers from Darndale, Neilstown, Swords, Waterford and Dundalk. The teenagers are embraced by families in Roscommon, Leitrim, Laois and Donegal.”

Sirloin Steaks & Semtex: “Documentary told by Brian Kerr and the League of Ireland players who made the trip to Libya to play against the Libyan national side in 1989 when he Gadaffi regime was public enemy number one.

“The film uses the RTE Archive to contextualise the overt and covert links between Libya and the Irish State in the 1980s – as beef went one way in major deals between Irish beef barons and Gadaffi’s State while guns came the other way as Gadaffi backed the Provisional IRA as a proxy force in his war on the West.”

Children of the Troubles: Joe Duffy explores the lives and tragic deaths of the children who were killed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Building Ireland: Join our team of experts in Architecture, Engineering and Geography as they explore and celebrate some of the finest examples of Ireland’s building and engineering heritage.

DIY SOS Ireland: “‘The Big Build’ is an inspirational and feel-good format for RTÉ One, which will see a deserving family facing hugely difficult personal circumstances get a significant home makeover to help improve their quality of life. Presenter Baz Ashmawy and his team of experts set out to renovate the homes of deserving families, changing their lives.”

Beyond The Menu: “Presented by award-winning chef, Mark Moriarty, this exciting series goes behind the kitchen doors at some of Ireland’s top restaurants run by young chefs.”

Goodbye House: “The series features downsizers from all walks of life and from all over Ireland, who are looking for new beginnings.”

The Test: “From Cork, Donegal and Limerick, across the Midlands to Dublin and Wicklow, each episode will follow the journeys of learner driver as they are put through their paces before taking their driving test.”

Cat Hospital: “Nestled in the leafy environs of Glanmire near Cork City sits Ireland’s only purpose-built cat veterinary hospital. The cameras follow Claire Meade and her team of veterinary specialists as they attend to some poorly felines.

Home Rescue: “Architect Róisín Murphy and builder Peter Finn and the crew are back to rescue six cluttered houses around Ireland.

Mary Black – Only a Woman: “A documentary celebrating the Irish Singer.”

Changing Ireland: “A look at the effects of Social Entrepreneurs on the people whose projects they are designed to assist.”
As regards drama and comedy, RTÉ writes:

Dublin Murders: “An eight-part crime drama starring Killian Scott, Sarah Greene, Moe Dunford and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. Based on the Dublin Murder Squad series by crime novelist Tana French, the drama has been adapted for the screen by renowned screenwriter Sarah Phelps best-known for her Agatha Christie TV dramas and for her adaptation of JK Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy. Set during the height of the Celtic Tiger, the series will focus on two murder investigations.”

Dead Still: “Set in 1880s Ireland in the Victorian era heyday of “postmortem photography,” the six-episode period drama follows a renowned memorial photographer as he investigates the murders of his recently deceased subjects. Dead Still is written by John Morton and directed by Imogen Murphy (Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope, Red Rock) and Craig David Wallace (Slasher, Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, Murdoch Mysteries). Cast includes Michael Smiley and Eileen O’Higgins.”

South Westerlies: “A drama set in coastal town on the south-west of Ireland, which is earmarked for a Norwegian-owned wind farm.”

The Keith Barry Experience: “Guests including Laura Whitmore, Rosie Connolly and Ken Doherty are on hand to watch the magician attempt stunts including an attempt at a death-defying escape from a straight jacket whilst suspended upside down from a crane.”

The Young Offenders: “Series two continues where series one left off telling the coming-of-age adventures of loveable rogues Conor, Jock and their mother/guardian Mairead as she tries to keep them on the straight and narrow (Alex Murphy, Chris Walley and Hilary Rose, reprising their roles).”

The Doireann Project: “Following a hugely successful series one on the RTÉ Player, Doireann Garrihy is bringing some more Irish celebrities to life in her comedy sketch series.”

Headcases: “Starring Seana Kerslake, Headcases follows four women as they attempt to keep up appearances as they juggle husbands, affairs and gangsters while working in a Northside Dublin hair salon.”

Bump: “Starring Charlene McKenna, Bump deals with the trials and tribulations of becoming a surrogate for your sister.”

Dad: “Dad is the story of a middle-aged dad moving in with his conservative gay son’s one-bedroom apartment after his wife has kicked him out.”

Handy: “Handy tells the tale of two stepsisters specialising in the oddest of odd jobs.”

Wastewater: “Vinny and Lauryn fall for each other but their future together is thrown into doubt by the intersection of the darkest parts of their lives. Written and directed by Dave Tynan (Dublin Oldschool)”

Skip to the End: “A man suffering the trauma of his young daughter’s hospitalisation following a car accident is given a mysterious solution to skip past his pain. Written and directed by Jason Butler.”

Eat the Rich: “A young bicycle courier, struggling to survive in the gig economy, takes revenge on the boss who fired him. Written by PJ Hart.”

A Deal Is A Deal: “A misguided and disgruntled teenage pigeon fancier reacts badly to the death of his champion young bird. Written by Francis and Geraldine Scullion.”

Mushrooms: “A desperate housewife takes drastic measures to solve her problem. Written by Marion McDowell, directed by Meghan McArdle.”

Yellow Bird: “Faced with the eviction from her home by her own daughter, an elderly mother takes in a Syrian refugee as freedom takes on a new relative meaning for the pair. Written and directed by Grainne Dwyer.
In regards to the Arts, RTÉ writes:

We Need to Talk About Ross: “This revealing and entertaining documentary spends time with Paul Howard, the man behind Ross O’Carroll-Kelly. Described by the Irish Times as ‘Ireland’s pre-eminent satirist’ and by the Irish Independent as ‘one of the world’s funniest writers’, this documentary attempts to get inside the complex mind of workaholic wordsmith Paul Howard.

Wonder Walls – An Irish Street Art Story: “This documentary looks inside this rapidly evolving art scene and see how it is redefining the role of art in our society.”

Garech Browne Last Days at Luggala: “This film is an obituary of one of one of the greatest modern patrons of the arts; a flawed, roguish, but generous, visionary and thoroughly Irish dandy. His sudden death in 2018 left a huge gap in the Irish cultural landscape.”

The Works Presents: “Returns with a new five part series in which John Kelly meets key Irish figures from the arts. In conversations with John, these key creative forces, share insights into how and why they work in their chosen fields. John explores what inspires them and how it drives them.”

David Brophy’s Unsung Heroes: “After his transformational experiences with The Choir of Ages and The High Hopes Choir, conductor David Brophy is back empowering our nation’s carers.”
In regards to religious affairs, RTÉ writes:

All Walks of Life: “Former president Mary McAleese brings well known people on spiritual journeys along some of Ireland’s most stunning and ancient pilgrim paths. Mary walks St Kevin’s Way in Wicklow with actress and author Amy Huberman; she tackles the Mámeán trail in Connemara with Galway hurler Joe Canning and St Féichin’s Way in Westmeath with Minister Helen McEntee.”

Survivors: “Clinical Psychologist Dr Paul D’Alton presents a series of face-to-face interviews with individuals who have experienced various types of trauma.”
In regards to climate and environmental issues, RTÉ will devote a week of investigations, events and debate to the issue during the second week of November.

RTÉ writes:

“We explore climate and environmental issues facing Ireland, with specially commissioned documentaries, events and debates. Gerald Fleming fronts Will Ireland Survive 2050, RTÉ News will continue to put a focus on climate with special reports from Paul Cunningham, and Philip Boucher-Hayes will report in a special programme on government actions and inactions when it comes to climate.”

“…This special week will roll out across RTÉ television and radio, RTÉ Player, RTé.ie and social media. It will also include an unprecedented Youth Assembly as part of RTÉ on Climate – a first-time event for young people in Dail Éireann, jointly hosted between RTÉ and the Houses of the Oireachtas

“With the UN confirming July 2019 as the hottest ever recorded, Paul Cunningham travels to the Arctic Circle and visits the western Greenland town of Ilulissat, on Disko Bay. Cunningham will assess the impact of climate change on this UNESCO World Heritage Site since his last visit as Environment Correspondent in 2006.

“RTE’s youth music radio station, 2fm aims to provide a soundtrack to accompany the Climate Youth Parliament blending interviews and music both on FM and digital with the creation of a special week-long digital radio stream called Generation 2.

“And while young people have been asked to have their say in Dail Eireann on November 15th, expect to hear lots of young people flexing their voices on 2fm in the build-up to the big day.

“In Will Ireland Survive 2050?, Gerald Fleming uses immersive 3D graphics to examine the disastrous effects of extreme global weather patterns on our country.

“News2Day, Ireland’s only daily live TV news programme for primary school children, will feature one school each week. They will also cover the Youth Assembly.

“RnaG and Nuacht will co-produce a series of short vignettes featuring personal testaments from people who have made a change/rud amháin, or who plan to make one change because of climate change awareness.

“There will be five 20-minute podcasts from the RTÉjr Green Team, and 16-year-old environmental activist James Dunne is the guide as they tackle topics ranging from marine pollution to renewable energy to how schools can become green.

“Tara Stewart will present a sustainable fashion podcast in a brand-new podcast series broadcast in front of a live studio audience during RTÉ Climate Week.

“My Story: The Beach Cleaner documents Flossie Donnelly, a 12-year-old Dublin child obsessed with picking up rubbish and plastic from her local beaches in Dun Laoghaire.

JP Liz V1

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2019/0822/1070281-irish-stories-front-and-centre-of-rtes-new-season/

Another show for Francis Brennan

Plumbthedepths

So basically rubbish like every other years autumn schedule. Your licence fee at work.

Storm 10

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Another show for Francis Brennan

Send Francis on an all expenses paid Cruise courtesy of the Licence Fee Payer, what a load of rubbish, these programmes about working on Cruise liners are on most channels for the past few years we don't need to send him to see what happens.

Mr E

Ah Francis is a national treasure.

JP Liz V1

Mr E wrote: »

Ah Francis is a national treasure.

Like Dermot Bannon he is bloody everywhere

Maybe on the cruise, this treasure can be buried at sea :P

antimatterx

No This crowded house or fine me a home this year?

antimatterx

No This crowded house or fine me a home this year?

Amy Huberman show axed yet again.....surely in a few weeks she'll have her 50th crack at something which will no doubt fail when its "underdog" Amez, with the exasperated pout she does....aiming to be a sitcom/dramedy

http://www.msn.com/en-ie/entertainment/tv/rte-confirms-that-cutting-edge-and-finding-joy-have-been-axed/ar-AAGaYPE?ocid=ientp



ugh at more Doireann Gahirty "comedy"...

Fan of Netflix

Garbage. Just a coincidence they have a week of climate change shows in time for the carbon tax? Government propaganda.

Welsh Megaman

‘Cutting Edge’ with Brendan O’Connor has been, er...cut.


https://www.broadsheet.ie/2019/08/23/the-edge-of-reason/

Elmo

Everly Crashing Strawberry wrote: »

Amy Huberman show axed yet again.....surely in a few weeks she'll have her 50th crack at something which will no doubt fail when its "underdog" Amez, with the exasperated pout she does....aiming to be a sitcom/dramedy

According to one report Finding Joy series 2 is in pre-production!!!!

dublinman1990

We will also get 30th anniversaries of Winning Streak & Fair City added in for this season.

There will be a little tweak added to Play or Pay for Winning Streak in this series.

There will be a chance to win another car in it worth €30k in addition to the electric car being won in Electric Dream.

JP Liz V1

Any new US show imports?

Elmo

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Any new US show imports?

Mr. Mercedes is back & Killing Eve nothing else mentioned

Elmo

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Any new US show imports?

Not a US import but from tonight .... Ellen has moved from RTÉ2 ... to be replaced by ..... Shortland Street, for all your Soap needs from 5:30 to 7pm only on ....