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28th Apr 2014

The Savage Eye Is Back! First Episode Premiers Tonight On RTÉ Player

It's back!

Sue Murphy

The critically acclaimed series, The Savage Eye, returns for a fourth series on RTÉ Two this May. For those who can’t wait to get a fresh dose of Publican Mick ‘The Bull’ Daly, The Politicians, the trusty Garda trainees and witness new character ‘Angry Emer’ in action, the first episode of the brand new series will premiere on RTÉ Player tonight, Monday 28th April, a week before it airs on RTÉ Two on Monday, 5th May.

Now in its fourth series, The Savage Eye returns with a satirical and often surreal examination of subjects close to the hearts of the Irish people. Back on screens this year is many of the much loved and familiar characters, with each episode showcasing new sketches that are truly unique. Series Four of will feature six episodes and topics to be explored this year include Childhood, The Universe, Animals, Love, Death and War.

Speaking about the new series Eddie Doyle, Head of Comedy, Music & Talent, RTÉ Television commented; “RTÉ Two continually offers Irish audiences new and unique content. In an effort to constantly improve the viewing experience for our audience, RTÉ are always on the lookout for new ways to provide quality Irish programmes that meets the demands of their ever changing lifestyles. By providing exclusive online premieres of brand new series on RTÉ Player we are giving audiences the opportunity to watch their favourite RTÉ shows whenever and however it suits them.”

This is the first series that will premiered on an online platform for RTÉ.

RTÉ Player is Ireland’s number 1 video-on-demand services. RTÉ Player is available on multiple platforms, including iOS – iPod, iPhone, iPad – Android, Samsung Connected TV’s, Xbox 360, cable, and desktops.

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