Station:
RTÉ ONE (IE)
Status:
Running
Start:
2024-11-12
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Futureville Ireland is co-funded by Science Foundation Ireland and is presented by Carla O'Brien (Crimecall) and Dr Lorraine (Lollie) Mancey (UCD Innovation Centre). The Series is a three-part science magazine format with a mission to explore the big ideas from Irish scientists that could one day shape Ireland's future. ‘Futureville' will use 3d VFX & stylised graphics to reimagine the midlands town of Athlone as Ireland's first ever city of the future, providing the audience with a credible sense of what Athlone could look like and what everyday life might be look for those that live and work there in 2050. This project is co-funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland (formerly Science Foundation Ireland)
There is no Next Episode of Futureville Ireland planned.
S2E1 - Episode 1
To mark Science Week, Carla O'Brien and Dr Lollie Mancey present the second series. In the first episode, Lollie introduces us to the idea of life with an AI companion.
Air Date: 11 Nov 2025 13:00 (CDT)
S2E2 - Episode 2
In Episode 2, Carla goes on the hunt for the new source of vegetable protein that could fill our store cupboards in 2050. Things don't get off to a promising start...
Air Date: 12 Nov 2025 13:00 (CDT)
S2E3 - Episode 3
In the third and final episode Lollie travels to Helsinki to discover a new food source created from microbes and thin air. cooked up by one of Finland's finest chefs.
Air Date: 13 Nov 2025 13:00 (CDT)