Documentary on One - RTÉ Documentaries

The world of scuba diving is investigated by Maxwell Sweeney. This adventure sport is becoming increasingly popular with families. New divers speak about their happiness at seeing the other side of nature below the sea. Instructors explain the dive preparations, equipment and safety. (First Broadcast 1980)

Pat Kenny returned to Foley Street in 1988 to find out what had happened to the bootboys who were originally featured in a 1975 doc. Thirteen years later after boyhood interviews, Pat went back and found that life had its ups and downs (Broadcast 1988)

Plastic surgery is a now a billion dollar industry but is this a symptom of a society that has lost the run of itself and its obsession with beauty and perfection? (Broadcast 1980)

When it was finished being built in 1684, the Royal Hospital was one of Ireland's finest buildings. When it came out of service in 1927 however, the building began to fall into disrepair. Here we look at what happened next. (1985)

The story of  two women, Magda and Bridgit.  Magda is from Port Said in Egypt, Bridgit is from Caherciveen, Co. Kerry. Bridgit emigrated to Egypt for marriage; Magda moved to Dublin to do the same thing.  (First Broadcast 2009)

Rose Aherne is many things to many people. A general legend around the Camden Street area. She is a practical joker, cleaning lady and the star of this charming documentary. (Broadcast 1987)

"Is This the End of the Story?" looks at how we communicate over a pint in the pub. What will happen to our stories and how we tell them if we can't get to the pub or if the pubs disappear? (2008)

The work of a lighthouse keeper is something that few people are cut out for, although advances in technology mean the job is not as lonely as it was in the past. Keepers at Bailey Lighthouse tell their story. (Broadcast 1985)

Jim Fahy travels to Calcutta to meet Mother Teresa and see the work she is doing there (Broadcast 2001)

For generations, especially on market days, Irish towns the breadth and length of the country would be taken over by street traders or hawkers as they were known who would set up their stalls to bargain with locals. (Broadcast 1977)

Proinsias O' Conluain examines the history of the Ancient Hibernian Order, its presence in the North of Ireland, its links to America and its future significance. (Broadcast 1976)

A look back at the life of Robert Farren. From his poetry to his time in broadcasting, this documentary takes a look at an extrordinary life. (Broadcast 1985) A look back at the life of Robert Farren. From his poetry to his time in broadcasting, this documentary takes a look at an extrordinary life. (Broadcast 1985)

In the winter of 1968 Ireland had it's own student rebellion. The Doc on One catches up with the four main ringleaders forty years on.

For centuries, strange creatures have been sighted in the Clifden area in Galway. And so in 1979, Myles Dungan went to investigate. Noted in history, could these creatures still exist? Could it be possible to get a glimpse of them? (First broadcast 1979)

This documentary was recorded during the centenary year of Brooklyn Bridge. The New York bridge has become more than just a bridge - this is a story told through music, poetry and speech (First Broadcast 1983)