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: Early house
A documentary that goes to bed and wakes up in ...
A documentary that goes to bed and wakes up in one of Dublin's early opening pubs - The Cobblestone. Ireland is 'famed' for its drinking culture - but why would anyone want to go drinking at 7am? (Broadcast 1999)
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DocArchive: In search of time
Documentary on the nature of time and how its measurement ...
Documentary on the nature of time and how its measurement by the clock influences our lives (Broadcast 1988)
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DocArchive: Sometime in New York city
Julian Vignoles visited New York for the first time in ...
Julian Vignoles visited New York for the first time in 1987 during a hot week in June. He brought a tape recorder with him and "Sometime in New Yor City" was the result. This documentary is a fast-moving audio montage of the great city. (Broadcast 1987)
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DocArchive: Irish Mail
Made 57 years ago, this is the story of Irish ...
Made 57 years ago, this is the story of Irish mail, and the pivotal link between London and Dun Laoghaire port in Dublin. Before the age of technology, the written letter and the Dublin London link was key as Irish mail travelled the globe (Broadcast 1954)
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DocArchive: Grand Canal and Canals of Ireland
Ireland has has a long and rich history of inland ...
Ireland has has a long and rich history of inland nagivation through its canals. Over time they've transported people, goods, animals and much else besides. The working days of the canals are largely over, so sit back and enjoy the scenery (Broadcast 1981)
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DocArchive: Readin' and Writin'
This documentary is about what many people take for granted ...
This documentary is about what many people take for granted – being able to read and write (first broadcast 1985).
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DocArchive: Four in a row
What does it take to become a pop radio DJ? ...
What does it take to become a pop radio DJ? Almost 30yrs ago, four djs tried to answer that question - Simon Young and Larry Gogan from RTE Radio 2, Janice Long from BBC Radio 1 and Declan Meehan from Capital Radio London. Top tips..... (Broadcast 1985)
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DocArchive: Blessed Be The Fruit of the Loom
The textile manufacturer Fruit of the Loom were the focus ...
The textile manufacturer Fruit of the Loom were the focus of employment in Inishowen and when they left they created an employment blackspot at a time when Irish employment was at its peak. (First Broadcast 2009)
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DocArchive: Wilhelm Maestro (1989)
The Irish Army No.1 Band was formed in 1923 and ...
The Irish Army No.1 Band was formed in 1923 and its first Director was Colonel Fritz Brase. The band has performed at many major Irish ceremonial occasions since its inception. Here we look at the amazing character of its first director (Broadcast 1989)
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DocArchive: Home Is The Hero
In 1963, a descendent of famine emigrants returned to his ...
In 1963, a descendent of famine emigrants returned to his ancestral home - President John F. Kennedy arrived in Ireland to a rapturous and emotional welcome (first broadcast 1985).
