Taken Down is a major new crime series about police, thieves and asylum seekers that promises to be every bit as explosive as Love/Hate. The RTÉ Guide's Donal O’Donoghue goes on set to meet the cast and director - get a sneak peek below.
Gleeson, scion of the well-known thespian clan, sees the political elements in the story. "The global capitalist project, which we are all a part of, leaves people behind," he says.
"I don’t know what the answers are, I don’t think any actor does, but figuring it out through entertainment can be very useful.
"Drama can really get you in the gut so, hopefully, through Taken Down and the dignity that Stuart and Jo give to the characters, we will at least understand how something like this can happen.
"Like Love/Hate maybe Taken Down can get people talking as well."
Elsewhere in this week's RTÉ Guide
- Corrie’s Nick Tilsley Julie Lordan talks to actor, Ben Price, about the return of Nick Tilsey to Weatherfield
- Brendan Courtney The award-winning presenter is back with a new show, this time about his mam, Nuala. Darragh MacManus gets the inside track from the man himself.
- Niall Breslin Stephen Meyler meets the musican, mental health activist and author
- Eric Idle Michael Doherty catches up with the cheeky Python as he releases his memoir, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
