School Around the Corner

School Around the Corner
GenreEntertainment
Created byPaddy Crosbie
Presented byPaddy Crosbie (1954-1973)(1962-1966)
Gerry Ryan (1990-1994)
Frank Mitchell (1995-2005)
Ray D'Arcy(2013)
Opening themeThe School Around the Corner
Country of originIreland
Original languageEnglish
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time25-60 minutes
Original release
NetworkRadio Éireann (1954-1973)
Telefís Éireann (1962-1966)
RTÉ 1 (1990-1994)
UTV (1995-2005)
RTÉ ONE (2013)
Release2 January 1962 (1962-01-02) –
23 December 2005 (2005-12-23)
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The School Around the Corner was a radio programme aired in the Republic of Ireland beginning at Easter, 1954, when Michael O h-Aodha gave the "idea" his blessing, Seamus Kavanagh took over as producer of the first short series. The producers who succeeded Seamus were Joan Dalton and Padraig O'Neill. Paddy Crosbie who presented the show at this time was the originator and writer of 'School Around the Corner' and composer of the show's popular theme song of the same name.