Derry and Donegal to be showcased on 'Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic' travel series
Derry and Donegal are to feature in a new BBC series headed by singer and presenter Ronan Keating.
‘Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic’ is an Irish travelogue that, says the BBC, ‘will take audiences on an epic journey to a place that he loves: the Wild Atlantic Coast of Ireland, one of the most magical, beautiful and healing places on earth.
"Audiences will get an insight to Ronan’s childhood and family life as he visits Cork, Kerry, Mayo/Sligo, Donegal and Derry.
Ronan comments: “It’s felt really special making this series, rediscovering magical places that have meant so much to me and my family. I was 16 when I left Ireland, and there was so much of the west coast I hadn’t seen. Now, I’m coming home, and I can’t wait for viewers to share all the laughter and tears along the way.”
Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning, Rob Unsworth, announced the new commissions for 2026 at the Belfast Media Festival.
He confirmed that BBC Daytime has co-commissioned with BBC Northern Ireland, two new series as part of the Hot House initiative, with support from Northern Ireland Screen, one of which is Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic, produced by Derry-based Alleycats TV. The second programme will be announced at a later date.
Mr Unsworth also announced the commission of brand-new quiz show Do You Know Your Place, presented by Vernon Kay accompanied by The Traitors star Paul Gorton.
Do You Know Your Place? is a brand new 20x30’ celebrity quiz show presented by Vernon Kay and made by Stellify Media based in Northern Ireland. The Traitors alumni Paul Gorton as he acts as Vernon’s ‘unreliable’ tour guide.
Eddie Doyle, Head of Commissioning , BBC NI, says: “We’re excited to be working with BBC Daytime again on this latest Hot House co-commission, with support from our friends at Northern Ireland Screen. Ronan is such a natural on screen and we think audiences will love joining him as he returns home to take them on a personal journey along the Wild Atlantic Coast.”
All transmission details will be announced at a later date.