School Around the Corner | |
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Genre | Entertainment |
Created by | Paddy Crosbie |
Presented by | Paddy Crosbie (1954-1973)(1962-1966) Gerry Ryan (1990-1994) Frank Mitchell (1995-2005) Ray D'Arcy(2013) |
Opening theme | The School Around the Corner |
Country of origin | Ireland |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 25-60 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | Radio Éireann (1954-1973) Telefís Éireann (1962-1966) RTÉ 1 (1990-1994) UTV (1995-2005) RTÉ ONE (2013) |
Release | 2 January 1962 23 December 2005 | –
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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.