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  • 2016-11-28T19:30:00Z on RTÉ One
  • 25m
  • 1h 40m (4 episodes)
  • Ireland
  • Documentary
Authored by Harry McGee of The Irish Times, this new four-part series tells the tale of how TV changed Irish politics forever. The opening episode examines the initial impact of the establishment of RTÉ on the Irish political landscape.

4 episodes

Series Premiere

2016-11-28T19:30:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2016-11-28T19:30:00Z25m

Series exploring the effect of television on Irish politics. The opening episode examines the initial impact of the establishment of RTÉ on the Irish political landscape.

2016-12-05T19:30:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2016-12-05T19:30:00Z25m

Series exploring the effect of television on Irish politics. The second episode turns to the presidential campaign of Mary Robinson, recalling several backfiring TV interventions.

2016-12-12T19:30:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2016-12-12T19:30:00Z25m

Harry McGee turns his attention to the impact of televised leaders' debates, featuring contributions about the art of interrogation from Claire Byrne and Miriam O'Callaghan.

2016-12-19T19:30:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 2016-12-19T19:30:00Z25m

Series exploring the effect of television on Irish politics. In the final episode of the series Harry McGee investigates politics' relationship with social media, protest and the power of people, with a special focus on the US Election.

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