Drama On One
RTÉ Drama on OneRTÉ Radio Drama's audio theatre department has for decades proudly brought audiences the very best dramatic writing and performances for radio from Ireland. Listen every Sunday night at 8pm at RTÉ Radio 1, visit rte.ie/dramaonone for more.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 514 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaFiction | |||
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In The Middle of The Fields by Mary Lavin
Based on the acclaimed stage production of Mary Lavin's short story, directed by Joan Sheehy, and originally produced by Blood In The Alley Theatre Company. The evocative story centres around a young widow w... more
The Ballad of the Stolwijk Rescue
Another chance to hear the award-winning documentary from our colleagues in The Lyric Feature. In December 1940, eight fishermen from Arranmore Island in County Donegal rescued 18 Dutch sailors from the SS Stolwijk,... more
Wake by Irene Kelleher
In this touching comedy we eavesdrop on the thoughts of a young woman during her mother’s wake in the family home, in a play that explores the indeterminacy of grief and family relationships, amidst a motley crew of mourners d... more
Horace by John O'Donnell
Fidelma has a special gift. So when young couple Tom and Cathy join the bereavement counselling group, Fidelma sees a way that she can help them – until other darker secrets are revealed.
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- How to do your ironing in one go
Listening to these interesting & entertaining radio plays is the best way to do mundane chores such as the one listed in the title. Polishing is also recommended, as is a long drive . Cooking can work too if the frying onions don’t cover the sound.
I did used to mow on my sit on tractor while listening. Until my phone got eaten up by said mower…
Apple Podcasts5jicky12
United Kingdom4 years ago - Superb
The quality of these plays is terrific, Well done
Apple Podcasts5Cerce DillaUnited Kingdom6 years ago - The fantastic RTÉ Drama on ONE
What an amazing Drama site. It is simply one of the finest places to find brilliant pieces of work that are not only educational but thought provoking and entertaining. What an awesome achievement from
RTÉ and the writers, contributors, directors, producers, actors and IT folks. Simply Awesome.
Apple Podcasts5Ferg-Is
United States7 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #80 |  Canada/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #133 | United Kingdom/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #231 | Canada/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #153 |  Germany/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Australia/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Ireland/Fiction/Drama |
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What is Drama On One about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series centers on high-quality radio dramas and theatrical audio pieces, often blending storytelling with music, sound design, and performance. Episodes explore memory, identity, and community through intimate character portraits, social themes, and culturally rooted narratives—frequently with an Irish setting and historical or contemporary resonance. Guests include acclaimed actors, writers, and performers who bring rich, nuanced performances, while productions range from intimate solo pieces to large ensemble casts with strong narrative throughlines. The emphasis on craft, atmosphere, and emotional texture makes it a compelling platform for audiences who value theatre-informed audio storytelling and culturally specific storytelling, ... more
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Drama On One launched 16 years ago and published 514 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Drama On One include:
1. Brían Mac Gloinn
2. Roger Gregg
3. Katie Honan
4. Tom Hickey
5. David Herlihy
6. Anita Reeves
7. Barry McGovern
8. Jane Brennan
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