TV50

Celebrating fifty years of Irish life on television throughout 2012


Gerry Adams on the Late Late

Photo of the Day

Gay Byrne interviews Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams, his first on television after the lifting of the Section 31 broadcasting ban, October 1994.


Cheryl Baker reveals the genesis of Bucks Fizz's famous skirt-ripping move in 1981 and rates Jedward's chances in Baku tomorrow night. Read our TV Stories page.
Cheryl Baker reveals the genesis of Bucks Fizz's famous skirt-ripping move in 1981 and rates Jedward's chances in Baku tomorrow night. Read our TV Stories page.

May's selection of TV50 Classics has just been released from the programme archives. Click here to see which vintage comedy shows are now on the RTÉ Player.
May's selection of TV50 Classics has just been released from the programme archives. Click here to see which vintage comedy shows are now on the RTÉ Player.


Clip of the Week

Play The Late Late Toy Show - 80s edition
The Late Late Toy Show - 80s edition - Broadcast 12 December 1981

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