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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: Dying with Love Mar 07, 2009

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Every day around the world people die. This documentary focuses on the last days of peoples lives and the help, support and love that can ease the passing of someone in the home environment or in a hospice (Broadcast 1991)

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DocArchive (1976): Zimbabwe Mar 06, 2009

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In 1976, Dick Warner travelled to Rhodesia in Africa to witness the last days of white rule. After a plan was initiated by the American and U.K governments, Zimbabwe was born with a new name, new politics, and with a black majority rule. White Mans rule had come to an end. (First Broadcast 1976)

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DocArchive (1982): Flight 3306 To Strasburg Mar 05, 2009

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In 1982, Ireland had been a member of the EEC for 9 years. Hearing from those who work on the ground within the European Parliament, we gain an insight into how Ireland was still adapting to life within Europe. This account asks where did we see our relationship with Europe going at a difficult period for the Irish Economy? (First Broadcast 1982)

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DocArchive (1975): Little Herring Fleet at Anchor Lay, Bantry Mar 05, 2009

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John Skehan talks to locals of Bantry, Co. Cork about their concerns for the welfare of the bay and the once thriving fishing industry that was based there in the wake of two major oil spillages. This prescient documentary was made 4 years before the Betegeuse disaster at Whiddy Island in 1979. (First Broadcast 1975).

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DocArchive: Dismissal of Fr Michael O'Hickey Mar 05, 2009

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Fr O'Hickey was an Irish Catholic priest and a Professor of Irish at Maynooth College. In 1909 he clashed with the Bishops and establishment over his belief in Irish and duly dismissed. However, Fr O'Hickey didn't go down without a fight.. (Broadcast 1979)

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DocArchive (1981): Rabbit Overhead Mi Lord Mar 05, 2009

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Rabbit Overhead Mi Lord was recorded three years before Dunraven Estate in County Limerick was sold. It follows the last driven pheasant shoot on the estate. It features recordings of the then owner, the 7th Earl of Dunraven. (First Broadcast 1981)

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DocArchive (1994): Lost and Found Mar 04, 2009

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This is the story of how a lost mother was found. Michael O’Keeffe was put into care at aged 2. He did not have any contact with his mother growing up, but 50 years later he decided to look for her and found her in London. (First Broadcast 1994)

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DocArchive (2007): No Cure for Mickey Finn Mar 04, 2009

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A biography of fiddle player, Mickey Finn who was born in Co Kilkenny in 1951. His life was short and tragic for Mickey was addicted to alcohol and drank himself to death. This documentary explores symbiotic relationship between traditional music and alcohol and the consequent waste of this single life. (First Broadcast 2007)

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DocArchive (1982): James Joyce - The Playboy of the Western World Mar 04, 2009

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The biography of one of Ireland's most celebrated talents in literature – James Joyce. Born in Dublin in 1882, and best known for Ulysses, this documentary takes a look at the literary legacy left behind from a man of such poetic brilliance. On the centenary of his birth, an array of contemporary writers speak of his life. (First Broadcast 1982)

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DocArchive (1977): Arts Frozen Sounds Mar 03, 2009

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The story of sound reproduction began in 1877 when Thomas Edison found a way of causing sound waves to vibrate and be recorded onto tin foil. Then in 1887 the first record was invented. This documentary celebrates 100 years of the gramophone. (First Broadcast 1977)

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