RTÉjr
Raidió Teilifís Éireann | |
Sister channels | RTÉ One RTÉ2 RTÉ News TRTÉ |
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History | |
Launched | 20 September 2010 (programming block) 27 May 2011 (simulcast channel) 15 April 2013 (stand-alone channel) |
Links | |
Website | rte |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
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Streaming media | |
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RTÉjr is an
The channel broadcasts 12 hours of programming each day between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.[2] It is supported by radio station RTÉjr Radio and additional services available on-demand, on mobile and online.[2] The channel operates alongside its sister strand TRTÉ on RTÉ2.
History
RTÉjr was initially a programming block on public service broadcaster
On 3 May 2011,[4][5] RTÉjr (which was only a programming block at that time) broadcast Punky, the world's first animated series which focuses on the life and adventures of a girl with Down syndrome.[4] The show is broadcast daily at 10:25 and 13:45. It was designed by award-winning Irish animation company Monster Animation and Design.[6]
RTÉ planned on launching a television channel dedicated to RTÉjr; it launched on 27 May 2011, at 11:00 (IST). The channel does not carry advertising, in line with the broadcaster's policy not to target advertising towards those under 6 years of age.
By April 2013, the channel began a stand-alone schedule; however, plans to replace the RTÉjr block on RTÉ2 have yet to come to light. The channel broadcasts as a stand-alone channel with its own schedule and new programming.[7]
On 15 April 2013, the channel hosted 14 newly commissioned programmes, including the bilingual show Spraoi, the dance show Move It! and RTÉjr Workshop.
Availability
The channel is available to 98% of television viewers in Ireland through Saorview. The channel became available on Virgin Media Ireland on channel 600 on 15 March 2012[8] and on Sky Ireland on channel 624 (635 in NI) on 15 April 2013. The channel's programming can be viewed internationally through its on-demand service, mobile services and website.[2]
Cable
- Virgin Media Ireland: Channel 600
IPTV
- eir TVIreland: Channel 612
- Vodafone Ireland: Channel 600
Satelite
Online
- RTÉ Player Ireland: Watch live
Terrestrial
- Saorview Ireland: Channel 17
Programming
The channel has a wide range of live-action and animated programming, usually dubbed in either Irish or English, these are mainly Irish-produced programs, however, there are some acquired programming.
It's flagship programme is hosted by former
Current programming
Original programming
- Abadas
- Alva's World
- Ar Mbia Ar Sli
- Atom Town[9]
- Bing Bunny
- Body Brothers
- Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese
- Circle Square
- Critters TV
- The Curious World of Professor Fun and Dr Dull
- Dig in Diner
- Dizzy Deliveries[10]
- Donncha's Two Talented
- Fia's Fairies[11]
- Flix[12]
- Fluffy Gardens (English and Irish dubs)
- Funny Little Monsters [13]
- Garth and Bev
- Happy the Hoglet[14]
- Inis Spraoi
- I Want a Pet
- The Imagination Machine
- Kiva Can Do
- Magical Sites
- Makers
- Mya Go
- Nelly & Nora
- Odo
- Ollie
- Pablo
- Paddles! The Huggable Polar Bear
- Peek Zoo
- Pins and Nettie
- Puffin Rock
- Punky
- Ray of Sunshine[15]
- Royals Next Door
- Shutterbugs
- Simon Says[16]
- Storytime
- The Day Henry Met..?
- The Travels of the Young Marco Polo
- The Wee Littles [17]
- Tilly and Friends
- Twigin
- Wildernuts
- Zara World
- Zig and Zag
Acquired programming
- The Adventures of Junior Bear
- Angelina Ballerina
- Balamory
- Bluey
- Bob the Builder
- Brave Bunnies
- Chuggington
- Claude
- Danger Mouse
- Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood
- Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!
- Dog Loves Books
- Ella the Elephant
- Everything's Rosie
- Eskimo Girl
- Fireman Sam
- Garden Tales
- Go Jetters
- Grace's Amazing Machines
- Hey Duggee
- JoJo & Gran Gran
- Jungle Beat: Munki and Trunk
- Kate and Mim-Mim
- Katie Morag
- Lifeboat Luke
- Lily's Driftwood Bay
- Love Monster
- Mike the Knight
- Molang
- Moon and Me
- Mr Bloom's Nursery
- My Pet and Me
- My World Kitchen
- Neverbored
- Nina and the Neurons
- The Numtums
- The Octonauts
- Our Seaside
- Out and About
- PAW Patrol
- Peppa Pig (original and Irish dub)
- Pip Ahoy!
- Pirata and Capitano
- Rainbow Butterfly, Unicorn Kitty
- Remy & Boo
- Ricky Zoom
- Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
- Shaun the Sheep
- Show Me Show Me
- SwashBuckle Pirates
- The Game Catchers[18]
- Thomas & Friends
- Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go
- The Travels of the Young Marco Polo
- Tree Fu Tom
- What's Your Game
- Wild Kratts
- Wild Things
- Woohoo Splash!
- Yakka Dee
Upcoming programming
References
- ^ "RTÉ Kids". RTÉ.ie. 6 November 2021. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Burke, Elaine (10 April 2013). "RTÉjr to become dedicated cross-platform kids' channel on 15 April". Silicon Republic. Archived from the original on 16 May 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "RTÉ overhauls children's TV schedule". The Irish Times. 9 September 2010. Archived from the original on 13 September 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2010.
- ^ a b "RTÉ launches new animation series Punky". RTÉ News. 28 April 2011. Archived from the original on 2 May 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ^ "'Punky' and 'Gumball' Arrive on TV Screens". IFTN. 28 April 2011. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "Monster Animation". Monster Animation. Archived from the original on 26 November 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "No children's TV on RTÉ 2 from next month". Newstalk. 10 March 2013. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "UPC forges ahead with new content from RTÉ" (PDF). UPC Ireland. 13 March 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ^ BRAND NEW: Atom Town #ScienceWeek | Theme Song 🎵 | Science for Kids | @RTÉjr. RTÉjr. 7 November 2022. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ NEW: Dizzy Deliveries 🚚 | Trailer | STARTS 19th October | Weekdays On RTÉjr & RTÉ Player | @RTÉjr. RTÉjr. 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "- YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Flix: Tomi Ungerer's children's classic gets animated for RTÉ". RTÉ.ie. 24 March 2023.
- ^ "BRAND NEW: Funny Little Monsters 👹 | Trailer | STARTS 17th April | @RTEjrOfficial". YouTube.
- ^ BRAND NEW: Happy the Hoglet 😃🦔 | Theme Song 🎵 | Starts Monday 14th November | @RTÉjr. RTÉjr. 9 November 2022. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "BRAND NEW: Ray of Sunshine ☀️😁☀️ | This #Christmas 🎄 | RTÉjr & RTÉ Player! | @RTEjrOfficial". YouTube. Archived from the original on 12 December 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Simon Says Theme Song 🎵🎶🎵 | @RTEjrOfficial". YouTube. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ The Wee Littles | Intro & Theme Song 🪱✨🎵 |@RTÉjr. RTÉjr. 23 November 2022. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "BBC picks up the Game Catchers for CBeebies". Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Distillery Film's 'Sullivan Sails' Casts off with RTÉ". 11 October 2020. Archived from the original on 15 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "BRAND NEW: Silly Sundays 🎉😄🎉 | Trailer | STARTS 2nd July | @RTEjrOfficial". YouTube.