FORWARD PLANNING – RTÉ HIGHLIGHTS WEEK 39
The purpose of this document is for forward planning purposes only. Please note TX and episodic details may be subject to change. Full programme details may not yet be available. Please contact the nominated programme publicist for further information.
NEW FOR WEEK 39 INCLUDE:
Killinaskully – RTÉ One, Sundays at 8.30pm
After a hugely successful first series Pat Shortt, Ireland’s favourite comedian, is back in the weird and wacky world of Killinaskully. Taking on the role of easily recognisable characters from everyday Irish life, the comedy drama follows the antics of the Killinaskully community in a (not so typical) Irish village. Watch out for strange ‘goings on’ in Halloween inspired episode
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Sharon Brady / Contact: 00 353 1 208 3161 / Email: sharon.brady@rte.ie
The Clinic – RTÉ One, Sundays at 9.30pm
Following from the outstanding success of last year’s series 2, THE CLINIC returns for an extended run of 10 episodes exploring life in and out of the consulting rooms of Dublin’s Clarence Street Clinic.
Bereft by the sudden departure of husband and partner Ed, owner GP Cathy Costello (Aisling O’ Sullivan) faces personal and professional upheaval. Dan (Dominic Maffam), ever the Machiavellian plastic surgeon – leaps at the opportunity to become a business partner, and more, to a rebounding Cathy. Despite her own counsel and the warnings of others, Dan’s attentions are hard to resist and Cathy finds herself in a position where she feels that Dan may have fitted in just a bit too easily into Ed’s shoes.
Ed’s departure leaves a job vacant at the Clinic; taken by Richard McKenna (Stuart Graham), an enigmatic, somewhat aloof doctor escaping from the demands of hospital A&E for what he hopes will be the quieter life of general practice. Richard likes to keep his traumatic home life separate from his work, but it’s not long before one crashes into the other with unpredictable results.
Elsewhere physiotherapist Keelin (Rachel Pikington) finds love in a uniform and a renewed feeling of belonging in the Clinic, while Clodagh’s (Leigh Arnold) personal life implodes as her boyfriend departs and her own sense of who she is surfaces. Patrick’s (Gary Lydon) love life takes an upbeat turn in an unlikely form while Daisy’s (Amy Huberman) takes a turn for the worse. With arrivals, departures both tragic and unexpected, the series builds to a climax with Cathy facing a personal disaster and possible professional ruin when revelations about one of the Clinic’s staff come to light
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Dearbhla Keating / Contact: 00 353 1208 2667 / Email: dearbhla.keating@rte.ie
CONTINUING IN WEEK 39
Winning Streak – RTÉ One, Saturdays at 8pm
Derek Mooney returns with the big-money prize show from the National Lottery. Each week five lucky people from all parts of Ireland get the chance to play for instant cash prizes, cars, holidays and the possibility of big money on the Big Wheel.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Dympna Clerkin / Contact: 00 353 1208 3298 / Email: dympna.clerkin@rte.ie
Horse Tales – RTÉ One, Sundays at 7pm
A six part series of equine antics. Presented by Helen Carroll, each programme offers a selection of horsy stories from the archives of Ear to the Ground. Its scope is broad ranging from tragedy to triumph, from business to pleasure, from Cork to Kildare. It covers thoroughbreds, jumpers, hunters, ponies, piebalds and donkeys. But mostly it tells stories about people and their passion.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Fiona Byrne / Contact: 00 353 1208 3164 / Email:
fiona.byrne@rte.ie
Fair City (RTÉ One Drama) – Sun, Tues, Weds and Thurs
For more information, storylines and pictures, please contact: Publicist: Tara O’Brien / Contact: 00 353 1208 2287 / Email: tara.obrien@rte.ie
The Daniel O’Donnell Show – RTÉ One, Sundays at 8.30pm
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Dympna Clerkin / Contact: 00 353 1208 3298 / Email: dympna.clerkin@rte.ie
Scannal – RTÉ One, Mondays at 7.30pm
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Dympna Clerkin / Contact: 00 353 1208 3298 / Email: dympna.clerkin@rte.ie (Dympna will be looking after programmes 1 and 2, thereafter the series will move to Gillian Rowntree)
The Asylum – RTÉ One, Mondays 9.30pm
A first-ever observational series set inside one of Ireland’s major institution’s for the mentally ill. St Ita’s in Portrane is shortly to close, but for many years was established as one of Ireland’s biggest mental hospitals – so big and self-contained that it is almost a small town in itself. Alan Gilsenan directs.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Gillian Rowntree / Contact: 00 353 86 194 5972 / Email: rowntrg@rte.ie
A scare at bedtime – RTÉ Two, Mondays at 10.50pm
Podge and Rodge are back again bringing sweet and innocent stories to help lull everyone to sleep. Then again perhaps not…
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Richie Ryan / Contact: 00 353 1208 3169 / Email: ryanr1@rte.ie
Meet the Family – RTÉ One, Tuesdays at 7pm
Meet the Family, the documentary series that takes an in-depth look at the modern Irish family, will return for its second run this autumn. The series follows real-life stories that give an insight into how different parents are managing with their lives in today’s Ireland.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Dearbhla Keating / Contact: 00 353 1208 2667 / Email: dearbhla.keating@rte.ie
About the House – RTÉ One, Tuesdays at 8.30pm
Presenters Duncan Stewart and Angie O’Brien are back on our screens with an exciting and informative mix of building stories, house visits and essential insider building and construction tips/ideas. The series will also be jam packed full of information and advice on everything to do with the world of building, renovating and interior design.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Dympna Clerkin / Contact: 00 353 1208 3298 / Email: dympna.clerkin@rte.ie
Karl Spain wants a Woman – RTÉ Two, Tuesdays at 10.30pm
Award winning Limerick based comedian Karl Spain is tired of being single and heads off on an emotional and comical journey through the romantic obstacle course of modern dating.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Richie Ryan / Contact: 00 353 1208 3169 / Email: ryanr1@rte.ie
Pure Mule – RTÉ Two, Tuesdays at 9.30pm
Brand new drama for RTÉ Two – written by Eugene O’Brien, produced by the makers of Bachelors Walk, the series is made up of six one hour episodes. Each one is given the name of the character that it centres on.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Sharon Brady / Contact: 00 353 1 208 3161 / Email: sharon.brady@rte.ie
The View – RTÉ One, Tuesdays at 11pm
John Kelly returns with a new series of the popular panel discussion show covering all areas of the Arts from cinema and exhibitions through to performance.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Gillian Rowntree / Contact: 00 353 86 194 5972 / Email: rowntrg@rte.ie
The Last Broadcast – RTÉ Two, Tuesdays at 11.30pm
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Richie Ryan / Contact: 00 353 1208 3169 / Email: ryanr1@rte.ie
Love Story – RTÉ One, Wednesdays at 7.30pm
Love in the 50s and 60s was often born in the dancehall, on an An Oige trek, or the steamy scenes of the local Amateur Dramatic Society (censored, of course, by the local priest). The Archive Unit’s series explores rites of courtship through to wedded bliss with couples who got together in a pre-contraceptive, pre-divorce era of romance. Archive footage brings the stories alive for a present day audience
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Dearbhla Keating / Contact: 00 353 1208 2667 / Email: dearbhla.keating@rte.ie
Off the Rails – RTÉ One, Wednesday at 8.30pm
Ireland’s favourite fashionistas, Pamela Flood and Caroline Morahan, help keep the style conscious up-to-date with the latest fashion trends from the catwalk to the high street. As is the case every season, the show will be engaging the expertise of a number of well-known stylists and make-up artists to help exaggerate the positive and eliminate the negative.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Dympna Clerkin / Contact: 00 353 1208 3298 / Email: dympna.clerkin@rte.ie
Health Squad – RTÉ One, Thursdays at 8.30pm
Presented by Sheana Keane, every week HEALTH SQUAD will introduce viewers to a different person, in need of a health and lifestyle overhaul. The Squad consisting of Nutritionist Paula Mee, holistic practitioner Karen Ward and personal fitness trainer Padraig Murphy will take these volunteers through their paces, starting with a ‘health audit’. We will also be introducing you to a new squad member, life coach Shalini Sinah, who will support and council our volunteers while they make dramatic lifestyle changes.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Fiona Byrne / Contact: 00 353 1208 3164 / Email:
fiona.byrne@rte.ie
The Mentor – RTÉ One, Thursdays at 10.15pm
An eight part series, which features real Irish business across a range of sectors, each of whom faces different commercial challenges. Enter two Mentors who offer the companies access to their insights and expertise.
The series is set to have broad appeal beyond the business community and promises to reveal the human stories behind the business titles. The Mentor documents the struggles, challenges and changes they face in implementing the Mentors advice.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Fiona Byrne / Contact: 00 353 1208 3164 / Email:
fiona.byrne@rte.ie
Cut & Dry – RTÉ One, Fridays at 8.30pm
A six-part docu-soap, which follows the trials and tribulations of the staff and management of a Hair & Beauty Salon chain in Galway & Limerick, over a busy six month period of expansion and change.
For more information, please contact: Publicist: Dearbhla Keating / Contact: 00 353 1208 2667 / Email: dearbhla.keating@rte.ie
The Late Late Show – RTÉ One, Fridays at 9.30pm
Ireland’s longest running chat show is back on Friday nights with Pat Kenny as your host
For further details please contact: Cathriona Edwards / Contact 01 – 208 3160 / cathriona.edwards@rte.ie
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