Drama dominates RTÉ’s autumn schedule

RTÉ managing director Cathal Goan promises an autumn schedule of more new home-produced drama, more factual programming and several new entertainment strands — as well as more programming for young people.

Veteran broadcaster Pat Kenny returns with The Late, Late Show, now in its world-beating 42nd season, as does You’re A Star, the popular talent search, and Derek Mooney’s Winning Streak.

Topping the new drama list is The Clinic, a new character-led medical series set in Dublin. Starring David Wilmott, Aisling O’Sullivan, Lorraine Pilkington and Geraldine Plunkett, it comprises eight one-hour episodes.