Meon na mBan Series 2 Coming Soon
In this new entertaining six part series for TG4, Meon na mBan (series 2) takes a look at the subjects close to the heart of every woman – and reveals what women really think about Money, Childbirth, Holiday Romances, Religion, Diets, Exercise, Secrets and Lies – there are no taboos in Meon na mBan.
Another chance to see The Big Big Bazaar on RTÉ Two!
Waddell Media are happy to announce repeats of its very popular children's series, The Big Big Bazaar. You'll get another chance to see teams of 9-12 year olds raise money for local causes by organizing a massive bazaar.
Four half-hours for BBC NI beginning Monday 19th July at 10.35pm
In the lead up to his wedding DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr got “a doing” from his friends, Sinn Fein MLA Barry McElduff didn’t but wishes he had.
Gloria Hunniford defied the social norm of 1960s when she married a Catholic; Marie Jones told her children if they didn’t behave a man in a van would come and take her away; Jake O’Kane once joked that there would be tourist buses running up the Falls.
These are just taste of the humorous and surprising personal stories and frank opinions shared by a host of well known contributors from the worlds of TV, sport, entertainment and politics in this fast-paced four part series for BBC Northern Ireland.
Each programme shines the spotlight on a different aspect of life in Northern Ireland to reveal how our attitudes to Marriage, Children, Health and Northern Ireland itself have changed over the last forty years.
Channel 4 announces major commission from Waddell Media in Northern Ireland
Channel 4 has announced a series of commissions in Northern Ireland, including a major primetime deal with Waddell Media in Belfast. Channel 4’s Head of Specialist Factual Ralph Lee has commissioned a brand new religion and ethics strand to be delivered by Waddell, 4thought.tv, a series of short films, in which a single speaker, filmed in a studio, will reflect on religious and ethical issues or aspects of their spiritual lives.
Flickerpix To Play In World Cup Finale
Waddell Media’s animation company, Flickerpix are providing films to be played out at FIFA Celebrate Africa - The Grand Finale Concert in Johannesburg on 9th July.
At Your Service 3
Waddell Media are proud to be in production with the third series of At Your Service. Our expert hoteliers Francis and John Brennan are back with their innovative business makeovers. As the economy continues to play the villain, the duo face the epic challenge of presenting new opportunities for struggling B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels across Ireland.
Shabby go Chic is back this Friday!
If you were unlucky enough to miss Shabby go Chic you can catch it this summer with repeats on TG4 on Fridays at 17.30. Shabby go Chic is a successful series for interior design enthusiasts, presented by Aoife Nic Fhearghusa and featuring interior design expert Karl Fradgley.
Mo Theach, Do Theach
Waddell Media are seeking applications from Irish speakers for Mo Theach, Do Theach (My House, Your House), a six-part reality series funded by the Irish Language Broadcast Fund for TG4. The series follows people from all walks of life participating in a house swap.
X Factor sensations join Craig Doyle
'X Factor' sensations Jedward are set to appear on 'Tonight with Craig Doyle' this week.
Getaways
The new series of Getaways is now in production with presenters Joe Lindsay and Emma-Louise Johnston. Filming has now begun on the new series of 6 half-hour programs. The series will feature holiday reports from international destinations and a selection of the best short breaks 'on our doorstep' here in Northern Ireland.
J.Brian Waddell 1934 - 2009
With the sudden death of Brian Waddell, the television industry in Northern Ireland and far beyond has lost a hugely influential and highly regarded figure. When his production company Waddell Media celebrated its 20th birthday last year, tributes poured in from friends and colleagues all over the world, praising his integrity, vision and uncanny ability to turn work into fun.
Compose Yourself
BBC One Northern Ireland
Monday 1st February at 7.30pm
“Compose Yourself” is a new six part series for BBC Northern Ireland in which world renowned concert pianist Barry Douglas returns to his native Belfast for one of the most unusual challenges of his career: to transform eight secondary school children from musical novices to concert performers in just eight months.
The Big Big Bazaar
A brand new children's series made by Waddell Media for THE DEN on RTÉ Two starts Saturday March 27th at 10.30am
Tonight With Craig Doyle
Brand new entertainment series coming soon to Saturday nights on RTÉ One. Tonight with Craig Doyle will be an exciting mix of music, comedy and chat with guest stars drawn from the domestic and International scene.
Meon na mBan
We are currently in post-production for the 2nd series of Meon na mBan for TG4. Once again, we have interviewed a host of celebrities to find out what they think about holidays, health, spirituality, kids, secrets and money.
This series celebrities include: : presenter Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh, author Sinead Moriarty, presenter Zoe Salmon and actress Doireann Ní Chorragáin.
Wee Wise Words of Children Creates New Animation Series
You need nine million thousand pounds to be considered rich – at least that’s according to one of the local primary school children who took part in the new BBC Northern Ireland animated series, Wee Wise Words.
DLT Entertainment joins forces with Waddell Media
My Family producer, DLT Entertainment, teams up with leading Northern Ireland production company, Waddell Media
Winners Announced at the 2009 GSK Irish Medical Media Awards
Dublin, 30th September 2009 - Twelve Irish health and medical journalists were recognised for excellence today at the 2009 GlaxoSmithKline Irish Medical Media Awards. Top honours were shared amongst Dr Mark Hamilton, presenter/medical expert, Maggi Gibson, Waddell Media Ltd; and Mark Warren, Mint Productions who were jointly named as winners of the Irish Medical Journalist of the Year.
Stíl na Réalt
A brand new style series from Waddell Media begins on Wednesday 23rd September at 8.00pm on TG4
The Trouble With Forty
Marking the 40th anniversary of the start of The Troubles, we reveal the bizarre, the humorous and heartbreaking stories of the generation who grew up in Northern Ireland in the 1970s and 1980s
Monday 10th August at 10.35pm
BBC Northern Ireland
Sky Channel 973
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
The history of Lee’s life, and death at the age of only 32, is shrouded in mystery, but his influence on popular culture continues to be felt today. HISTORY™ presents a special two-hour exploration of the Bruce Lee phenomenon. HOW BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD premieres Sunday, May 17 at 8pm ET on HISTORY™.
Meon na mBan begins transmission in April
Meon na mBan (The minds of women), An entertaining new series for the Irish language broadcaster
TG4 begins airing on Monday 20th April at 10pm, with the repeat being broadcast the following Saturday evening
Flickerpix
Produces 'Malaria' For Red Nose Day
Red Nose Day returns on March 13th 2009, and this year Waddell
Media's animation company, Flickerpix will be part of it.
Flickerpix produced ‘Malaria’, a short animated
appeal film, from a script by Richard Curtis (writer/director
of Blackadder, Four Weddings.., Love Actually, Notting
Hill,) to highlight a disease that kills a child in Africa
every 30 seconds.
Engineering Thrills Goes
Global
Following the success of Engineering Thrills in the US, the show
is being picked up by Discovery Channels around the world. It airs
in Japan on February 6th, in Asia on February 15th, in Australia
and New Zealand on March 1st and in Taiwan on March 22nd.
Big Order From Discovery's Military Channel
Production is
under way on a spectacular new series for Military Channel
in the US. Ultimate Weapons, 6 x 60', counts down the most
effective weapons systems in use today.
Double Whammy For Flickerpix
The first floor at Waddell Media
is in danger of being overburdened with silverware as animation
studio Flickerpix are in line for yet another award.
The Priests Go Global
With a little help from Waddell Media's
two shows about the singing clergymen, The Priests' new CD
has been notching up impressive chart performances across the
world, including a top five position in the UK and a short
stint at number one in the US Amazon chart. See www.thepriests.com for
more.