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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 (1976): Living with Cancer Jan 14, 2009

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Thousands of people die from cancer each year in Ireland. Experts say that the earlier cancer is detected, the more treatable it can be. In this documentary, Ruth Buchanan looks at the different ways in which cancer can be controlled. (First Broadcast 1976)

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DocArchive (1981): Stand and Deliver Jan 14, 2009

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In 1981 there was a dearth of comedians in Ireland. In this documentary Des Hickey finds out from the people who put themselves on the line in front of an audience. He joins the search for comedy performers, including funny men Andrew McQuillan, Syl Fox and Hal Roach. (First Broadcast 1981)

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DocArchive (2009): This is Maria McCrae Jan 13, 2009

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Maria McCrae spent most of her life in foster care. When she tried to look for her family, social services made the search extremely difficult. This documentary raises serious questions about the rights of children who have been placed in foster care. (First Broadcast 2009)

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DocArchive (1977): Mr Watson, Come here - I want to see you Jan 11, 2009

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On March 7th, 1874, Alexander Graham Bell, by just a matter of hours, wins the race in the development and patent of the telephone. What a coup! And the first words ever spoken on the telephone? Bell to his assistance, "Mr Watson - Come here - I want to see you" (First Broadcast 1977)

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DocArchive (1976): The Parish Jan 10, 2009

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Everything is local - We journey into the sounds and flavours of a typical parish in 1970's Ireland - into the community of St. Mary's, located in the heart of Limerick city. From the individuals who shape a parish to those who work there. (First Broadcast 1976)

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DocArchive (1980): The Loneliness of Old Age Jan 10, 2009

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Being old in our society can be tough – apart from sickness and poverty, many old people can feel isolated and lonely. This documentary was made in 1980 when people were only beginning to consider this as an issue. (First Broadcast 1980)

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Doc Archive (1975): Did you hear the one about? Jan 09, 2009

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We have a certain way of joking in Ireland - a certain type of comedy that is difficult to find in other places. Whilst laughing along (hopefully) Kevin O' Connor will examine a montage of language, prejudice and humour from the mid 1970's (First Broadcast 1975)

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DocArchive (2005): Kidnapped - The Herrema Diaries Jan 09, 2009

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On October 3rd 1975 republicans, Eddie Gallagher and Marion Coyle, abducted and kidnapped a Dutch businessman, Dr. Tiede Herrema, from near his home in Castletroy, Co. Limerick. 30 Years later, Dr Herrema's diary of the crime is made public. (First Broadcast 2005)

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DocArchive (1980): Irish Lights Jan 09, 2009

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The wave-swept lighthouse has always had an aura of romance, but this documentary covers the history of the lighthouses from the days of the medieval lighthouses in Youghal, Co. Cork to the Tuskar Light tragedy of 1812 and the role of the lighthouses in relief operations in places like the Blasket Islands. (First Broadcast 1980)

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DocArchive (2006): The Week to Come Jan 08, 2009

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A documentary told by those who took part in the 1916 Rising. It is made from archive recordings made by Proinsias Mac Aonghusa in the 1960's, broadcast during the 50th anniversary commemoration as "The Week of the Rising". (First Broadcast 2006)

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