RTÉ's Irish-language series Scannal marks its 20th anniversary with three hour-long documentaries next week.
Presented and narrated by long-time Scannal reporter Garry Mac Donncha, Scannal 20 Bliain airs on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player on Monday 5 August, Tuesday 6 August, and Wednesday 7 August at 6:30pm.
Announcing the shows, the Scannal team said: "In the three episodes of Scannal 20 Bliain, some of Scannal's regular contributors, and some of the people at the centre of the stories, reflect on how different events shocked and often changed the country and what lessons can be learned in today's post-truth world.
"Beginning on Monday 5 August at 6.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, the special anniversary series begins with Believe in Me, which looks back at some of the blunders, bluster, and downright howlers that gripped the nation and brought down many a career.
"The second episode, Only a Woman, examines how life has changed for Mná na hÉireann over the past half-century through five key stories.
"The third episode, Own Goals, looks at some of the sporting and not-so-sporting moments that enraged, divided, or united the nation."
Executive producer for RTÉ Sarah Ryder said: "When we started Scannal 20 years ago, Ireland was a very different place.
"Not everyone was ready for a series examining the impact of major events on the individuals, families, and communities at the heart of them and how those events often changed the course of Irish history.
"But because we told the stories with journalism, integrity, and attention to factual detail, the first series was incredibly well-reviewed and Scannal became an instant hit with viewers.
"Many of the stories the team has covered over two decades have continued to evolve and many others continue to impact us to this day.
"As the series continues its popularity on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, the 20th anniversary is a great opportunity to recap and update some of the most interesting and impactful stories featured on Scannal over the decades.
"It's been a really interesting journey putting this series together and we hope viewers will get as much out of watching the programmes as much as we did making them."
Scannal 20 Bliain, Monday to Wednesday, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, 6:30pm
