New RTÉ TV season to remedy the summer blues

IT might be one of the poorest summers on record but you know winter is certainly on its way when RTÉ launches its new season of TV programmes.

With the promise of some sunshine for TV viewers, the national broadcaster unveiled an impressive line-up of new and returning home-produced series.

Among the highlights for the forthcoming season will be the Irish version of the popular cooking show, Masterchef, which will feature Michelin-star chef, Dylan McGrath and top restaurateur, Nick Munier, as judges for the top prize of €25,000.