Documentary on One

RTE Ireland

The main weekly documentary slot on RTÉ Radio 1 and the biggest arena to which listeners can tune to hear documentary work by RTÉ and independent producers. The fare is eclectic and varies greatly from week to week: human interest stories, issues, ideas, historical events, biography, music and literature.

The main weekly documentary slot on RTÉ Radio 1 and the biggest arena to which listeners can tune to hear documentary work by RTÉ and independent producers. The fare is eclectic and varies greatly from week to week: human interest stories, issues, ideas, historical events, biography, music and literature.

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Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Genres:

Documentary

Podcasts

Talk Show Replays

Networks:

RTE Ireland

Description:

Twitter:

@RTEdoconone

Language:

English

Contact:

RTE Radio 1 RTE Donnybrook, Dublin 4 01-2083111

Website:

http://www.rte.ie/

Email:

documentaries@rte.ie

Episodes

DocArchive (1976): 80 Years of Cinema in Ireland: Silent Films

4/24/2018

A complete history of silent films in Ireland from one of the first moving pictures documenting Queen Victoria's visit in 1900, through to the pioneering feature films of Sidney Olcott, to the imported European films that were shown in Dublin's first cinema opened by James Joyce. (1976)

Duration:00:43:03

The Sweep and the Philosopher

4/20/2018

Two unlikely men meet to swap jobs. One is a 70-year-old chimney sweep, who left school at 13, the other a professor of philosophy at UCD. The professor cleans a chimney while the sweep delivers a talk to the Philosophical Society at UCD (Broadcast 2009).

Duration:00:37:44

DocArchive (1991): Keeping the Peace - His Story

4/17/2018

Tommy O’Reilly remembers his passing out ceremony, proudly marching by his family in his Irish Army uniform. For Tommy, the decision to volunteer for active service in Lebanon was an easy one; he believes that it is his duty as a soldier. But, with recent reports of hostages captured in the region, this is an anxious time for his family.(1991)

Duration:00:43:30

Looking for Fairytale Castles

4/13/2018

This award-winning doc tells the story of Jenny Tyrell who was adopted in 1972. But, Jenny was almost 9 before she found out she was adopted. In this story, Jenny and her birth mother reunite and speak candidly about the hurt, the pain and the love.

Duration:00:43:24

DocArchive(1991): Keeping the Peace - Her Story

4/10/2018

Sgt. Sharon Duggan applied to join the Irish Army while she was in secondary school. She was part of a group of women who marched into history as the first female recruits to the Irish Defence Forces. She embarked on a lifelong ambition to serve in Lebanon as part of the UN peacekeeping forces. How did Sharon adapt to life in this war-torn country?

Duration:00:41:28

Dogman

4/6/2018

Martin McKenna’s career began in a hay barn in Limerick and ended up with three best-selling books about dog behaviour in Australia - he could not read or write but he would become known as 'The Dogman'. (2010)

Duration:00:37:09

DocArchive (1986): Green Water Ribbon

4/2/2018

Ireland is the perfect place to sail around, the course retains a magic all of its own for most sailors. However, when the ingredients include a modern ocean racing catamaran, extreme weather from gale to calm, and a diverse crew attempting to break the all-time around Ireland record - the outcome is captivating. Will they succeed? (1986)

Duration:00:44:35

Don't Go Far

3/29/2018

Two Dublin children, with a knack for bunking off school and fare dodging, embark on an unbelievable adventure. On a warm summer's day in 1985, they hop on a Dart and skip out to Dun Laoghaire, nothing much to be doing there, so they sneak on the ferry for Holyhead and make it all the way to London Heathrow where they board a plane to NYC. (2011)

Duration:00:38:40

DocArchive(1992): Trail of Tears - A Vision Quest

3/27/2018

Descendants of the Choctaw people return to their homelands in Mississippi to honour their ancestors, who had their land thorn away from them and were driven ruthlessly into a wilderness. What long-term effects did these relocations have on the Choctaw's way of life and their traditions? How difficult was it to keep their culture alive? (1992)

Duration:00:41:06

Heel, Toe Step, Together

3/23/2018

A beautiful story. Forget your celebrity 'Strictly Come Dancing' - this is the real deal. A chance meeting in East London leads to an unlikely friendship through dance as 86yr old Bob teaches 28yr-year-old Katie to waltz. Gold Award Winner @ UK Sony awards

Duration:00:34:04

DocArchive (1992): Trail of Tears

3/20/2018

Forcibly driven from their homelands in Mississippi, the Choctaw Indians trekked 500 miles on a journey that was to become known as the Trail of Tears. We retrace their footsteps and look at the hardships the people endured en route, as many suffered from exposure, disease, and starvation, and great numbers died before reaching their destination.

Duration:00:41:55

Clouds in Harry's Coffee

3/16/2018

During World War II, 32 Irishmen spent 5 years in captivity at the Farge Concentration labour camp. They became known as "Hitler’s Irish slaves". In April 2014, we joined the last survivor of that group, as he travelled back to Germany for one final visit. (2014)

Duration:00:40:23

DocArchive (1981): Man in the Wee Room

3/13/2018

Bedridden following a serious accident on the Canadian railroads, playwright, George Shiels, was inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Confined to a wheelchair and back in his native Ballymoney, he started writing short stories and plays. His work caught the attention of The Abbey where he later became their leading comic writer.(1981)

Duration:00:39:44

My Left Knee

3/9/2018

Do you ever think much about your knees? Well, Taragh Loughrey-Grant didn’t - until one of them was being cut open…. Then she discovered that knees are worshipped and even appear in movies and songs. (2014)

Duration:00:39:55

DocArchive (1981): London to Brighton - at 10MPH

3/6/2018

Vintage cars of all shapes and sizes travelling at a speed of 10mph splutter and chug their way along the streets of London. Cheering crowds wave their flags while sipping on hot cups of tea. This is the longest-running motor event in the world and the largest gathering of veteran cars. Can the old-timers make the journey from London to Brighton?

Duration:00:43:27

The Common Thread

3/2/2018

The Bra turns 100 this year. From the Backless to the Bullet, the Demi-cup to the Push-up, the brassiere has evolved from a simple breast support to a symbol of desire. We unclasp the story of the bra in Ireland, and caress our way through its history.

Duration:00:39:29

Leo Maguire - Walton's Programme

2/27/2018

The indistinguishable voice of Leo Maguire, the host of RTÉ Radio's Walton's Programme which stayed on the airways for almost 30 years until its cancellation in 1981. Born in Dublin's inner city in 1903, Magure was a prolific composer writing over 100 songs including, "The Dublin Saunter" and his most famous hit, "The Whistling Gypsy". (1981)

Duration:00:38:24

Michael Gomez: The Irish Mexican

2/23/2018

A documentary by former world champion Bernard Dunne about Michael Gomez – the controversial bad boy of Irish boxing and a night in the national stadium when something strange and inexplicable happened - something never before seen in an Irish ring? (2014)

Duration:00:40:24

DocArchive (1993) : The Golden Years

2/19/2018

Free from the constraints of working life, retirement is the time to start embracing a new-found freedom and enjoying your life. Growing old should be celebrated; seen as a chance to explore new interests and embark on adventures. The world is your oyster so time to start ticking off that bucket list. (1993)

Duration:00:55:19

Mairead's First Communion

2/15/2018

Mairead is excited about making her First Communion with all her school friends. But for her non-practising Catholic parents, Anne and Joe, it's not so simple as they navigate their way through this Irish tradition. (2014)

Duration:00:41:21

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