‘Mesmeric’ Haughey the focus of €4m drama

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has given €1m towards the cost of making a €4m three-part series on the life of former taoiseach Charles Haughey.

RTÉ said Citizen Charlie is “a trilogy of 90-minute dramas charting the emergence of modern Ireland through the mesmeric figure of Charles J Haughey and his pursuit of power, wealth, and glamour”.

Produced by Element Pictures and Touchpaper for RTÉ Television, the series is written by Colin Teevan, who previously penned Single-Handed and Vera. It is to be shown on RTÉ 1 at a date to be announced.