Dustin's Daily News

Dustin's Daily News (DDN) is a television chat/comedy show, broadcast on RTÉ Two. A predecessor of The Once a Week Show, it served as a new home for Dustin the Turkey, who had until then been part of The Den. Dustin co-presented with an assistant, Sinéad Ni Churnain. Two series were produced. The first series aired between 19 September 2005 and 29 April 2006, while the second series aired between September 2006 and April 2007.

Dustin's Daily News took place in the Dublin Mountains, where Dustin established his own network news channel. While Dustin would always be able to avoid being captured by a butcher in the opening sequence, he had another villain to contend with during the run of the show. The infamous Martin Duck planned a takeover of Dustin's news channel, but gardaí foiled him.

Episodes

Series one Episodes dating from January 2006 are available online.

January 2006 Date Main feature Notes Ref 16 January 2006 Sinead McGovern Introduction of the "Turkey Gobble" game DDN 16 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 17 January 2006 Young Scientist 2006 DDN 17 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 18 January 2006 Michael Carroll DDN 18 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 19 January 2006 Aunty Monica DDN 19 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 20 January 2006 Zoo DDN 20 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 23 January 2006 The Ups DDN 23 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 24 January 2006 Sideways Bike DDN 24 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 25 January 2006 Intercontinental football DDN 25 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 26 January 2006 turkeywings.com DDN 26 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 27 January 2006 Nick Costello DDN 27 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 30 January 2006 Leman DDN 30 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 31 January 2006 Bobsleigh team DDN 31 January 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008.

February 2006 Date Main feature Notes Ref 1 February 2006 Ruth-Anne Cunningham DDN 1 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 2 February 2006 Eoin McLoghlin DDN 2 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 3 February 2006 Song writing duo DDN 3 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 6 February 2006 Nickel and Dime DDN 6 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 7 February 2006 Young Citizens DDN 7 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 8 February 2006 Celtic Roots DDN 8 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 9 February 2006 Spelling Bees DDN 9 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 10 February 2006 Mr. BNG DDN 10 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 13 February 2006 Ciara McGin DDN 13 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 14 February 2006 Bertie Ahern DDN 14 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 15 February 2006 Annie DDN 15 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 16 February 2006 Arsenal football player DDN 16 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 17 February 2006 Dale Treadwell DDN 17 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 20 February 2006 Lousie Killeen DDN 20 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 21 February 2006 The Chakras DDN 21 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 22 February 2006 Actors from Honk DDN 22 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 23 February 2006 Nicole McAleer DDN 23 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 24 February 2006 Sinead and Sorcha Prendville DDN 24 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 27 February 2006 100 Show DDN 27 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 28 February 2006 Tug of War Champs DDN 28 February 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008.

March 2006 Date Main feature Notes Ref 1 March 2006 Samba Soccer DDN 1 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 2 March 2006 Oisín McGann DDN 2 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 6 March 2006 Lucia Evans DDN 6 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 7 March 2006 Fiddler on the Roof DDN 7 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 8 March 2006 Dean McCarthy DDN 8 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 9 March 2006 Bakers Leanne and Luke DDN 9 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 10 March 2006 Domhnall Ryan The Junior Mastermind champion for 2006 DDN 10 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 13 March 2006 Minister for Educat DDN 13 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 14 March 2006 Peter and the Starcatchers DDN 14 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 15 March 2006 Texting in Irish DDN 15 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 16 March 2006 Watersports DDN 16 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 20 March 2006 Karting Champ DDN 20 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 21 March 2006 Irish dancers DDN 21 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 22 March 2006 Young Scientist Olympics DDN 22 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 22 March 2006 Young Scientist Olympics DDN 22 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 23 March 2006 Carberry Jockeys DDN 23 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 24 March 2006 Donna and Joseph McCaul DDN 24 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 27 March 2006 Harry Potter and Batman DDN 27 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 28 March 2006 Jason Cullen DDN 28 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 29 March 2006 American footballers DDN 29 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 30 March 2006 Hip hop DDN 30 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 31 March 2006 Emma O'Driscoll DDN 31 March 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008.

April 2006 Date Main feature Notes Ref 3 April 2006 Ross Munnelly DDN 3 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 4 April 2006 Gymnasts Hannah and Michelle DDN 4 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 5 April 2006 Chris Doran DDN 5 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 7 April 2006 Rugby player Jonathon Sexton / Aerobatic pilot Eddie Goggins DDN 7 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 10 April 2006 Robbie Dowling DDN 10 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 11 April 2006 The Dooleys DDN 11 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 12 April 2006 Canoeist Jenny Egan DDN 12 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 14 April 2006 Unsung Heroes Mayor Catherine Byrne and Sinead Kelly DDN 14 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 18 April 2006 Golfer Brian Keenan DDN 18 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 19 April 2006 John Mahon DDN 19 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 20 April 2006 Kezi Silverstone DDN 20 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 21 April 2006 Scouts Christopher and Kevin DDN 21 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 24 April 2006 Sumo Wrestle Challenger DDN 24 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 25 April 2006 DSPCA's Robbie Kenny DDN 25 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 26 April 2006 Circus Ringmaster DDN 26 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 27 April 2006 Liam McCormack DDN 27 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 28 April 2006 Last show of the series DDN 28 April 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008.

Series two

September 2006 Date Main feature Notes Ref 4 September 2006 Bog Snorkelling Champ DDN 4 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 5 September 2006 Strongest Man in Ireland DDN 5 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 6 September 2006 JAM DDN 6 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 7 September 2006 Fair City Oisín DDN 7 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 8 September 2006 Author Judy May DDN 8 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 11 September 2006 New Roving Reporter DDN 11 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 13 September 2006 Alana Brennan DDN 13 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 14 September 2006 Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh DDN 14 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 15 September 2006 Wander Woman DDN 15 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 18 September 2006 Tin Whistle Man DDN 18 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 20 September 2006 Darren Shan DDN 20 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 21 September 2006 Monica Loughman DDN 21 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 22 September 2006 Golfing Champs DDN 22 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 25 September 2006 Evelyn Cusack DDN 25 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 27 September 2006 David Donoghue DDN 27 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 28 September 2006 Camogie Final DDN 28 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 29 September 2006 The Sullivan Brothers DDN 29 September 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008.

October 2006 Date Main feature Notes Ref 2 October 2006 Fireman Joe DDN 2 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 4 October 2006 Gamesmaster Jamie DDN 4 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 5 October 2006 Aoife Mullholland DDN 5 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 6 October 2006 Blue Cross DDN 6 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 9 October 2006 Gary Cunninham DDN 9 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 11 October 2006 Marita Conlon McKenna DDN 11 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 12 October 2006 Bodhrán champ DDN 12 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 13 October 2006 Friday 13 DDN 13 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 16 October 2006 Heather Boyle DDN 16 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 18 October 2006 Aisling Judge DDN 18 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 19 October 2006 David Mitchell DDN 19 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 20 October 2006 Oisín McGann DDN 20 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 23 October 2006 Marilyn Bane DDN 23 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 25 October 2006 Witches DDN 25 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 26 October 2006 Eddie Lenihan DDN 26 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 27 October 2006 Ray D'Arcy DDN 27 October 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008.

November 2006 Date Main feature Notes Ref 1 November 2006 Culchie King DDN 1 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 2 November 2006 Shane Mullarkey DDN 2 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 3 November 2006 Dale Treadwell DDN 3 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 6 November 2006 Kathryn Feeney DDN 6 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 8 November 2006 Sleeping Beauty DDN 8 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 9 November 2006 Traolach DDN 9 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 10 November 2006 Sumo Wrestler DDN 10 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 13 November 2006 George Hamilton DDN 13 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 15 November 2006 Papa Bear DDN 15 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 16 November 2006 Keith Duffy DDN 16 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 17 November 2006 Ice Skater Nadia DDN 17 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 20 November 2006 Alan Healy DDN 20 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. - DDN Celebrates 200 Shows "DDN Celebrates 200 Shows" . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 23 November 2006 June Rogers DDN 23 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 24 November 2006 Seatbelt Sheriff DDN 24 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 27 November 2006 Bosco DDN 27 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 29 November 2006 Kasper the dog DDN 29 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008. 30 November 2006 Katie Lawlor DDN 30 November 2006 . RTÉ. Retrieved 14 November 2008.

December 2006