
Telling Ireland's Story 18 hours of new Irish drama and impactful documentaries
World-class News and Current Affairs coverage to continue to reflect and debate changing and challenging times
The central point for national Conversation and Connection, with a renewed RT Radio 1 schedule
Bringing us together for great Sport & Entertainment, with an unprecedented autumn line-up of sporting fixtures including 2020 GAA Championships & in Entertainment, The Late Late Toy Show
Slate of programming and events continuing to support the Arts
Continued focus on Climate with the return of What Planet Are You On?
Return of Fair City
#RTENewSeason
New faces, familiar faces in new places, and a range of the nation's favourites lead RT 's Autumn 2020 line-up across television, radio and online. With 18 hours of new Irish-produced drama, the return of Fair City, a bumper sporting calendar, new investigative programming, as well as exciting new documentaries, arts and children's programming, RT is inviting viewers to spend time at home with RT this autumn.
Speaking today Dee Forbes, Director-General, said: Despite a very changed world with all of its new challenges, I am pleased to share this compelling, diverse and exciting season of programming, for television, radio and online. Audiences have been turning to RT in record numbers in recent months and brought us into their homes, and RT 's role as the national public service media has never been more important - not just in providing trusted news and analysis to the public, but also in supporting our communities, in sharing our stories, in supporting home-grown talent, and in bringing people all over the country together. These themes remain to the fore in RT 's autumn schedule.
Today we launch 18 hours of new drama, a slate of important new documentaries, and a bumper calendar of sport and entertainment. As well as independent news, current affairs and investigations, RT continues to support Irish artists, communities and performers. We look forward to audiences spending some quality time at home with RT this autumn.
CONVERSATION AND CONNECTION - Across radio, television and online
Conversation and connection have become more important than ever in recent times, and RT will continue to deliver.
As Claire Byrne takes the helm at the mid-morning radio slot on RT Radio 1, more schedule changes will see a big refresh on the nation's most-listened-to radio station. Sarah McInerney and Cormac hEadhra will take the wheel at Drivetime from 4.30pm each weekday afternoon, dissecting all the main news stories of the day. ine Lawlor and Mary Wilson join Ireland's number one radio show, Morning Ireland, and Bryan Dobson moves to lunchtime radio news with RT News at One with Bryan Dobson. Katie Hannon will present Saturday with Katie Hannon on RT Radio 1.
This September also sees a refreshed version of the RT News app launch, ensuring an enhanced user experience, more prominent live content and video, with a rebrand to the core RT News identity for the app and the RT News television channel.
Brendan O'Connor will continue on-air on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with a live stimulating mix of news, interviews, reports, and discussion.
The Late Late Show returns after an unforgettable season that brought the nation together at much-needed moments, and promises a Late Late Toy Show like no other this Christmas.
Ray D'Arcy returns to Saturday nights this autumn on RT One, more details of which will be announced in coming weeks.
Joe Duffy will bring his warmth and curiosity to The Meaning of Life as he carries forward the torch of Gay Byrne's much-loved series, posing burning existential questions this season to Vicky Phelan, Mary Lou McDonald, and Blindboy Boatclub among others.
Liveline continues to take the pulse of the nation and bring about real change, as seen recently with the banking story.
Meanwhile, each morning, 2FM Breakfast with Doireann & Eoghan guarantees smart and funny chat, while Jennifer Zamparelli brings her wry take to the topics of the day.
Today with Maura and Daithi is back for more daily chat and craic on RT One.
In podcasts, there's a second series of Unlocked with Laura and Emma, while Tara Stewart has more Dirty Laundry.
HOME TRUTHS - News and Factual
In what has been an unprecedented year for Ireland and the world, RT will continue to report, reflect and debate changing and challenging times with world-class news and current affairs coverage. Recent research by Red C* has shown exceptionally high levels in public trust for RT 's news and current affairs.
RT News brings you the most-watched news programmes in Ireland, and new team David McCullagh and Caitriona Perry will be at the helm of flagship bulletin, the Six-One News, from August 31st.
This autumn sees more live studio debate with Miriam O'Callaghan anchoring Prime Time, and Claire Byrne Live returning on Monday nights.
RT Investigates, which brought us the powerful documentaries on the impact of Covid-19 in St James's Hospital, will reveal new investigations.
Extensive informed coverage on the US Presidential Election, with RT News' Washington Correspondent Brian O'Donovan, RT 's dedicated US news and politics podcast, States of Mind, and live election results coverage right through the night this November.
RT News' newest presenter M che l Scann ill joins news2day, Ireland's only news programme for children, returning this September.
IMPACT - New Documentaries
RT has a strong tradition in producing impactful documentaries and this season presents Irish stories across a diverse range of subjects.
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