RTÉ One
Overview
RTÉ One is the flagship television channel of Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), and it is the most popular and most watched television channel in Ireland. It was launched as Telefís Éireann on 31 December 1961, it was renamed RTÉ Television in 1966, and it was renamed as RTÉ One upon the launch of RTÉ Two in 1978.
History
RTÉ One began its broadcasting on 31 December 1961 as Telefís Éireann. It was the first television channel in Ireland. The channel was funded by advertising revenue and a television licence fee. In 1966, the station was renamed as RTÉ Television. In 1978, when a second channel was launched, the station was renamed again as RTÉ One.
Programming
RTÉ One provides a broad range of programming which is mainly in English. The channel broadcasts a variety of programmes, including news and current affairs, drama, documentaries, reality and entertainment shows, films, and imported programming. Some of the most popular and long-running shows on RTÉ One include The Late Late Show, Fair City, and Nationwide.
News and Current Affairs
RTÉ One broadcasts several news and current affairs programmes, including the main news bulletins RTÉ News: One O'Clock, RTÉ News: Six One, and RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock. The channel also broadcasts Prime Time, a current affairs programme, and The Week in Politics, a political review show.
Drama and Entertainment
RTÉ One has a strong tradition of quality drama and entertainment programming. The channel has produced several successful dramas, including Fair City, The Clinic, and Love/Hate. RTÉ One also broadcasts a number of Irish and international entertainment shows, including The Late Late Show, The Ray D'Arcy Show, and Dancing with the Stars.
Documentaries and Factual Programming
RTÉ One has a strong reputation for its documentaries and factual programming. The channel broadcasts a range of documentaries, including Nationwide, Ear to the Ground, and The Zoo. RTÉ One also broadcasts factual programming, including Crimecall and Consumer Show.
Children's Programming
RTÉ One broadcasts a number of children's programmes, including The Den and Tweenies. The channel also broadcasts a number of educational programmes for children, including Eco Eye and Insiders.
Sports Programming
RTÉ One broadcasts a wide range of sports programming, including coverage of the GAA Championships, Six Nations Rugby, and the FIFA World Cup. The channel also broadcasts The Sunday Game, a long-running GAA highlights show.
Imported Programming
In addition to its own productions, RTÉ One also broadcasts a number of imported programmes, mainly from the UK and the US. These include popular shows such as EastEnders, Coronation Street, and The Graham Norton Show.