The Savage Eye

The show is a satirical and often surreal examination of subjects close to the hearts of the Irish people. It takes the form of a fake anthropological documentary as if made by British television. Each show explores one subject from it's history through to the present covering 6 or 7 topics (or subheadings) using voxpops and informed opinion to inspire comedy sketches and unflinching rants from numerous created characters. The third series is performed by comedians David McSavage, John Colleary, Pat McDonnell and Dermot McMorrow among others. The topics we are covering this year range from Media and Politics to Christmas and Family.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Arts

Air Date: 2009-11-23

David McSavage teams up with comedians Pat McDonnell, Declan Rooney and John Colleary for a sketch comedy show.

2. Sex

Air Date: 2009-11-30

The Savage Eye asks why the Irish are so bad in bed.

3. Property

Air Date: 2009-12-07

The Savage Eye examines property in Ireland.

4. Happiness

Air Date: 2009-12-12

Why are the Irish so happy to be unhappy?

5. Religion

Air Date: 2009-12-25

What made the Irish so religious?

6. Alcohol

Air Date: 2009-12-28

Why do the Irish drink so much? Is it the weather?

1. Crime

Air Date: 2011-01-10

The Savage Eye explores the topic of crime.

2. Health

Air Date: 2011-01-17

Comedian David McSavage asks why are the Irish the unhealthiest nation in Europe?

3. Sport

Air Date: 2011-01-24

Why do the Irish love sport but are never any good at it, except for rugby, which they only got good at recently?

4. Racism

Air Date: 2011-01-31

The Savage Eye asks why are the Irish so racist?

5. Tourism

Air Date: 2011-02-07

The Savage Eye asks why is Ireland is such a popular tourist destination?

6. Future

Air Date: 2011-02-14

David McSavage asks why is Ireland's future so uncertain?

1. Politics

Air Date: 2012-03-19

Why Can't the Irish Rule Themselves?

2. TV

Air Date: 2012-03-26

Why are the Irish so addicted to their television?

3. Family

Air Date: 2012-04-02

What's So Grand About the Irish Family?

4. Ugly

Air Date: 2012-04-09

Why are the Irish so ugly?

5. Education

Air Date: 2012-04-16

Why is Ireland so proud of its education system?

6. Worst Place

Air Date: 2012-04-23

Why is Ireland the worst place to be Irish?

1. Childhood

Air Date: 2014-05-05

Why is Ireland a better place to be a foetus than a baby?

2. Love

Air Date: 2014-05-12

David McSavage and crew focus their attention on love.

3. Animals

Air Date: 2014-05-19

Publican Mick the Bull Daly, Ireland's President for Life and her Housebound 'It' and the Garda trainees discuss the theme of animals.

4. The Universe

Air Date: 2014-05-26

How will the Irish cope with a future in space?

5. Death

Air Date: 2014-06-02

Publican Mick the Bull Daly, Ireland's President for Life and her Housebound 'It' and the Garda trainees hold a discussion around the theme of death.

6. Invasion

Air Date: 2014-06-09

The Savage Eye explores the topic of war.

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Rating

8.7/10

Release Date

2009-11-23

Episodes

24 (4 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Production Companies

RTÉ