| Teens in the Wild | |
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| Genre | Observational documentary[1] |
| Created by | Sam Donkey |
| Starring | David Coleman |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 4 (series 1) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Christine Thornton[1] |
| Original release | |
| Network | RTÉ One |
| Release | 2 February 2009 |
| Related | |
| Families in Trouble 21st Century Child | |
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Teens in the Wild is an Irish observational documentary television series broadcast on RTÉ One. The series was presented by the clinical psychologist David Coleman,[2] who previously appeared in the television series Families in Trouble.[1]
The first series, broadcast in four parts over four weeks, followed six male teenagers, each with their own individual behavioural difficulties, as they undertook a three-week activity programme at Delphi Adventure in Connemara, County Galway during September 2008. It commenced broadcasting on 2 February 2009, airing each Monday at 21:30. The series producer, Christine Thornton, was reported as stating that the series would demonstrate "often dramatic and emotional insights" in relation to teenaged behaviour.[1]
The camp was declared a "once-off" experience by Coleman in a live web chat held on RTÉ.ie on 11 February 2009.[3] He also claimed that he would be open to doing a similar series involving teenage girls, since this one involved boys exclusively.[3] To supplement the show, Coleman initiated a regular slot focusing on teenage issues each Wednesday on the daytime television programme, Seoige.[3]
A second series aired in 2010, this time involving an all female cast.
- ^ a b c d "Teens in the Wild begins on RTÉ One tonight". RTÉ. 9 February 2009. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ "Tubridy Tonight line-up is revealed". RTÉ. 6 February 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2009.
- ^ a b c "David Coleman Webchat" Archived 31 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine. RTÉ. Accessed 10 April 2009.