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Irish documentary So This Is Christmas to make TV debut on RTE One this season
09 Dec 2024 : News Desk
So This Is Christmas
Ken Wardrop’s heartfelt documentary So This Is Christmas will make its national TV debut this Christmas with the film set to broadcast on RTÉ One next Wednesday, December 18th at 9:35pm.

Following its acclaimed debut at Hot Docs Film Festival earlier this year, the film is being distributed across North America on various platforms, bringing this deeply moving story to even more viewers.

Read our interview with director Ken Wardrop about So This Is Christmas.

In Europe, So This Is Christmas is enjoying theatrical releases in Spain and Germany, following its selection at DocsBarcelona and collaboration with Mindjazz Pictures. It is also screening at the renowned Bertha DocHouse in London, further cementing its place as a must-watch this holiday season.

Irish audiences will have the chance to reflect on the film’s poignant themes with its national premiere on RTÉ One, Wednesday 18th December at 9.35pm. While the version airing on RTÉ is a specially adapted TV hour, it retains the same heart and spirit of the original film, offering viewers a unique and thought-provoking festive experience.

Reflecting on the film’s success, director Ken Wardrop said: "It’s been incredible to see audiences from so many countries respond so warmly to So This Is Christmas. This reaction speaks to the openness and courage of the people who shared their stories, and I’m delighted Irish audiences will now experience it alongside viewers across Europe and North America."

In addition to its theatrical runs, So This Is Christmas will air on TV channels across Europe throughout December, offering a chance for even more viewers to connect with its universal themes of community, resilience and hope during the Christmas season.

This touching story has resonated with international and Irish audiences alike, reminding us all of the enduring power of compassion and connection during the holidays.

So This Is Christmas will debut on RTÉ One next Wednesday, December 18th at 9:35pm.





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