Northern Ireland based production company, Green Inc, have secured a highly coveted daytime slot on RTÉ for a television series.
The series was commissioned by Clare Duignan, Director of Programmes, and Mary Curtis, Assistant Director of Programmes at RTÉ and will be managed by the newly appointed Commissioning Editor for Daytime and Lifestyle programming, Grainne McAleer.
Clare Duignan, Director of Programmes, TV, said, "Green Inc delivered a highly persuasive and impressive pitch. As well as having an excellent track record in television production, they demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the needs of the daytime viewer and an awareness of the type of content and programming that will appeal to this slot's broad and loyal audience. "
The Series Producer will be Siobhan O’Gorman, who returns from GMTV’s New York office and Executive Produced by Stephen Stewart, MD Green Inc. who said “We’re delighted to receive such a prestigious commission, and really looking forward to being a key player in RTÉ ‘s exciting new schedule.”
The exact format of the show and its presenters will be announced in due course.
Green Inc. was set up in 1996 by broadcaster and entertainer, Patrick Kielty, and BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning programme maker, Stephen Stewart, along with Harry Carvill. The company, which is approaching its 300th broadcast, has produced a wide range of programming for Irish and UK channels, including It's Not The Answer and It's A Family Affair for RTÉ; Patrick Kielty…Almost Live, Anderson In…, and documentary series, Music Asides for BBC; and Red Bull Soap Box Race and DJ Academy for Channel 4.
