RTÉ promises more home-grown series
18 August 09

RTÉ has promised that over 55 new home-produced series made by in-house and independent producers will be delivered in the 2009/10 season.

New factual series and documentaries, across Diversity, Arts and Religion strands, will explore a rich swathe of contemporary Irish life. 

The new season features an examination of Ireland's international position in the global economic slump, authored by David McWilliams; a profile of one of Ireland's most respected artists, Sean Scully; a further instalment of David Coleman's study of Irish childhood, and a brand new four-part series 'Does God Hate ... ' presented by Marian Finucane. Historical context is provided by a fascinating historical 'what if' scenario in If Lynch had Invaded and an alternative history of Ireland in the 20th century is authored and presented by Diarmaid Ferriter in a new three-part series.