Articles about RTÉ
Shiv show
DQ visits Dublin to meet the cast of The Dry as they reunite to film the second season of the ITVX and RTÉ comedy-drama about a family’s battle with addiction – and each other.
Killer copy
To keep herself in work, a writer turns killer in Irish drama Obituary. Writer Ray Lawlor takes DQ into the evolution of the show and discusses the challenges of writing a series about a serial killer.
All Gone
Executive producers Katie Holly and Yvonne Donohoe look back on the making of Irish-New Zealand crime drama The Gone and discuss creating authentic coproductions and upending character stereotypes.
Dry wit
One woman’s journey to sobriety unearths hidden secrets for her family in Irish series The Dry. Star Roisin Gallagher, writer Nancy Harris and director Paddy Breathnach discuss tackling issues of addiction and finding the show’s balance between comedy and drama.
Hidden details
Hidden Assets star Angeline Ball discusses her leading role in this crime drama set between Ireland and Belgium and reveals how she uses Pinterest to create the world of the characters she plays.
Keeping it in the family
Showrunner Peter McKenna looks back on making his Dublin-set crime family drama Kin and assesses the new confidence of Irish television storytelling.
The Verge of success
Three friends find their lives are moving backwards in Women on the Verge, a comedy-drama based on Lorna Martin’s bestselling autobiography. DQ speaks to Martin and producer Gavin O’Grady about making the six-part series for UKTV’s W and RTÉ in Ireland.
Measuring success
As technology continues its assault on traditional television models, success is no longer just about overnight viewing figures. So in today’s crowded drama marketplace, what defines a hit – and how are our views of success changing?
When Irish scribes are smiling
A big investment in drama from RTÉ is welcome news for Irish screenwriters including James Phelan. Meanwhile, the UK has a new star writer in the making following the success of BBC3’s Thirteen.
Drama in demand at Mipcom
At the conclusion of international content market Mipcom, Andy Fry reviews some of the week’s headline scripted deals.