Today Tonight (Irish TV programme)
| Today Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Genre | News and current affairs |
| Presented by | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | RTÉ One |
| Release | 6 October 1980 – 27 August 1992 |
| Related | |
Today Tonight was an Irish news and current affairs programme noted for its in-depth analysis, robust cross-examination of senior politicians and investigative reporting. The programme was broadcast on RTÉ One for the first time on Monday 6 October 1980.[1]
7 Days in 1976.[2] The last edition of the programme was broadcast on 27 August 1992 and was replaced by Prime Time.[3]
It won a number of Jacob's Awards.
An in-depth report into the 14 February 1981 Stardust fire broadcast by Today Tonight on 16 February 1981 led to a senior adviser of Taoiseach Charles Haughey accusing RTÉ of undermining the Stardust Tribunal.[4]
The series will be available on
RTE Player
Christmas 2021 to celebrate 60 Years Of Television.
References
- ^ "RTÉ outlines winter programme changes", The Irish Times, 4 September 1980
- ^ "RTÉ expected to drop Today Tonight", The Irish Times, 1 April 1992
- ^ "Prime Time's first Thursday this week", The Irish Times, 12 September 1992
- ^ "RTÉ accused over Stardust tragedy". Evening Herald. Independent News & Media. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2011.