RTÉ Radio 1: Documentary on One
The main weekly documentary slot on RTÉ Radio 1 and the largest arena for radio documentaries in Ireland.
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DocArchive (1969): Miracles and Mysteries
Miracle and mystery plays were a form of medieval drama. ...
Miracle and mystery plays were a form of medieval drama. These plays were mostly about religion and were used to teach people about the bible. The Abbey Theatre in Dublin ran a series of these plays in the 1960’s. (1969)
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After The Shock
April 2015, earthquakes in the Asian country of Nepal result ...
April 2015, earthquakes in the Asian country of Nepal result in over 8,500 deaths. Half a million homes lost. Tim Desmond travels to see the destruction and poverty first hand. Meeting families who lost relatives, livelihoods and farms, Tim examines how a country copes with disaster. Can new technology help improve things? (First Broadcast 2015)
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DocArchive (1969): The First Dáil
In 1919, Irish candidates who had been elected to Parliament ...
In 1919, Irish candidates who had been elected to Parliament in the U.K decided not to sit in Westminster and instead assembled as ‘Dáil Éireann’. The first Dáil met on 21 January 1919 in the Mansion House in Dublin city. This documentary examines the origins, establishment and achievements of the first parliament of the Irish Republic. (1969)
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The Murderer, Me and My Family Tree
Dylan Haskins unravels a family mystery, and tries to finish ...
Dylan Haskins unravels a family mystery, and tries to finish what his late father began by answering the question: Is he related to the last man hanged in Wicklow Gaol? And what was the heinous crime that James Haskins committed in order to deserve the ultimate punishment in 1843. (First broadcast 2015) Themes: Prison, Murder, History
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DocArchive: Brendan Behan, The Writer, The Rebel and The Rollicking Boy
Brendan Behan was and still is regarded as one of ...
Brendan Behan was and still is regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest writers. Born in Dublin city in 1923, Brendan wrote poetry, novels and plays, in both English and Irish. This is his story, told by the people who knew him. It also features the voice of Brendan and his music. (1974)
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Johnny Jameson
Johnny Jameson is a Meath born DJ living in London ...
Johnny Jameson is a Meath born DJ living in London who entertains Irish emigrants with music and one-liners. He's also a man with an incredible past which includes working with Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, The Monkees and the Miami Showband - as well as meeting Nixon, Springsteen and Bon Jovi! (Broadcast 2015) Themes: America, Music, Community
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DocArchive (1971): Big One, The Jumbo Jet
In 1971, Aer Lingus took delivery of its first Boeing ...
In 1971, Aer Lingus took delivery of its first Boeing 747 aircraft, the Saint Colmcille. This event was huge for Irish aviation. This flight was documented from start to finish, as it made its journey from Seattle in America to Dublin, Ireland (1971)
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Fine Gaeilgeoir
In July 2014, Donegal TD, Joe McHugh became Minister of ...
In July 2014, Donegal TD, Joe McHugh became Minister of State with responsibility for Gaeltacht Affairs. Only problem? Last time Joe spoke Irish was in school. He had to learn the language fast. We follow him over the last 12 months as he faces criticism, a public deadline and gets to grips with a language politics forced upon him (Broadcast 2015).
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DocArchive (1966): Forty Years of Irish Radio
In 1926, Dr Douglas Hyde launched the first radio station ...
In 1926, Dr Douglas Hyde launched the first radio station in the Irish Free State, 2RN. This was the start of something very special in Ireland. In ‘Forty Years of Irish Radio’, RTE’s PP Maguire looks at the history of Irish radio, how it was perceived by the public and meets the men and women who helped make it a success. (First Broadcast 1966)
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Grace and Emmanuel
Grace & Emmanuel met at a children’s home in Louth. ...
Grace & Emmanuel met at a children’s home in Louth. She was unsuccessfully placed for adoption – he was in care due to his mother’s alcohol abuse. Both had ambitions to go to America. Both made it. Emmanuel became a successful journalist. Grace died on the streets of New York. So how did two parallel lives end so differently? (First broadcast 2015)
