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Documentary on One Podcast

Multi award winning documentaries from Ireland and beyond telling real life stories. With over 1,800 documentaries on offer, the Documentary On One Podcast has the largest archive of documentaries available in the world, dating as far back as 1954, right up to the present day. Winner of over 400 national and international awards. Producer of podcast series ‘The Real Carrie Jade’, ‘Runaway Joe’, ‘Finding Samantha’, ‘Tiger Roll’, ‘GunPlot’ and ‘The Nobody Zone’. Immerse yourself in a world of sound, story and character.

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DocArchive (1954): The O'Dea Story Aug 03, 2009

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Dublin’s Jimmy O'Dea was one of Ireland's most legendary comedians and actors. He was known for his role in the film Darby O’Gill and the Little People. Made 10 years before his death in 1965, this documentary looks back on 20 years of his comedy, songs and sketches including his most famous creation - Biddy Mulligan. (First Broadcast 1954)

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DocArchive (1966): Moran of the Leader Aug 02, 2009

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A biography of P. Moran, founder of 'The Leader' that takes a look at the history of the magazine, its readership, its subject matter and its influence on Irish culture. Contains contributions from Cathal O Shannon, Con Curran, Nuala Moran and memories from readers of 'The Leader'. (First Broadcast 1966)

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DocArchive (1992): The Late MacBeth Jul 31, 2009

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A biography of the poet George MacBeth who lived his last few years in Co. Galway. His wife Penny discusses how he coped with poor health and Motor Neuron disease. Born in 1932 in Lancashire, UK, he would go on to to join BBC radio where he worked as a producer of programmes on poetry. He died in 1992 (First Broadcast 1992)

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DocArchive (1975): Three Times Under the Ass' Belly Jul 31, 2009

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A look at some of the often unusual Irish folk remedies that have been passed down through the generations, such as crawling under the belly of an ass foal that hasn't been ridden as a cure for whooping cough. Visiting the Leitrim-Cavan border, this is a study on folk medicine and cures for man and beast. (First Broadcast 1975)

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DocArchive (1991): About Ruth Jul 30, 2009

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The Book of Ruth is a book of the Old Testament. It is named after its central figure, Ruth the Moabitess, the great-grandmother of David and according to the Gospel of Matthew, and ancestress of Jesus. The book tells of Ruth's accepting of the God of the Israelites as her God and the Israelite people as her own. (First Broadcast 1991)

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DocArchive (2006): Like Feathers on the Breath of God Jul 30, 2009

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The singing of hymns and religious music holds great importance for various people. Co. Galway man Sonny Molloy, first sang at the Augustinian church as a boy and began conducting the choir in 1955. The programme highlights the enduring power of singing as a form of spirituality today (First Broadcast 2006)

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DocArchive (1996): Daughter of the Sun Jul 29, 2009

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A drama documentary about the fascinating history of Maria Gertrudis Hore, an Irish-Spanish poet from the 18th century. Wed at 19, her husband often away at sea, she began a romance with a brigadier. However, wracked with guilt at the age of 35 she decided to enter a convent, where she died in South America in 1801. (First Broadcast 1996)

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DocArchive (2004): Life With a Catch Jul 29, 2009

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This is the story of county Waterford woman Zeta Woods, a 26 year old who has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Zeta discusses living with the disability, how it affects family, work and social life and her hopes for the future. There is no known cure for MS. (First Broadcast 2004)

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DocArchive (1971): Big One, The Jumbo Jet Jul 28, 2009

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In 1971, Aer Lingus took delivery of its first Boeing 747 aircraft, the Saint Colmcille. This event was huge for Irish aviation. This flight was documented from start to finish, as it made its journey from Seattle in America to Dublin, Ireland (1971)

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DocArchive (1985): The Permanent Way Jul 27, 2009

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A documentary on railway men as told by people who have worked the tracks, telling the story of rail transit in Ireland from steam to electric. (First Broadcast 1985)

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