The Once a Week Show facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Once a Week Show with Dustin and Sinéad from Sinéad's House Where Dustin Likes to Hang |
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| Genre | Talk / comedy |
| Starring | Dustin the Turkey |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Original network | RTÉ Two |
| Original release | 8 September 2007 – 26 April 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Dustin's Daily News |
The Once a Week Show with Dustin and Sinéad from Sinéad's House Where Dustin Likes to Hang was a fun chat and comedy TV show. It was shown on RTÉ Two in Ireland during 2007 and 2008. The main star was Dustin the Turkey, a famous puppet from the TV show The Den.
Dustin had a co-presenter named Sinéad Ni Churnain. This show was a follow-up to an earlier show called Dustin's Daily News. The main difference was that The Once a Week Show was broadcast weekly instead of daily. It also took place in a studio, not a newsroom. During the show's run, Dustin was even chosen to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008!
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About the Show
The Once a Week Show was known for its funny interviews and sketches. Dustin the Turkey, a well-loved character, brought his unique humor to the show. He would chat with different guests each week.
Who Were the Hosts?
The show was hosted by the famous puppet, Dustin the Turkey. He is known for his cheeky personality and funny comments. His co-host was Sinéad Ni Churnain, who helped him interview guests.
Show Format and Fun
Each episode featured different guests, including celebrities and musicians. They would chat with Dustin and Sinéad. There were also musical performances by various bands. The show aimed to be entertaining and light-hearted for its viewers.
Eurovision Adventure
One of the most exciting things that happened during the show's time was Dustin's journey to Eurovision Song Contest 2008. He was chosen to sing for Ireland! This was a big deal and brought a lot of attention to Dustin and the show.
Dustin's Song for Ireland
Dustin performed a song called "Irelande Douze Pointe" at Eurovision. It was a very memorable moment for Irish television. Even though he didn't win, it was a fun and unique experience.
Episodes Overview
The show had many episodes, each with different guests. Here are a few examples of the guests who appeared:
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) | |
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| 1 | 8 September 2007 | Ray Houghton, Sarah Morrissey | Paddy Casey | |
| 2 | 15 September 2007 | Marty Morrissey, Dave Coffey | Royseven ("You Can't Hide That") | |
| 3 | 22 September 2007 | Katy French, Brian Ormond, Pamela Flood | Ham Sandwich | |
| 4 | 29 September 2007 | Joe O'Shea, Michelle Heaton | Crayonsmith | |
| 5 | 6 October 2007 | Brian Dowling, David Mitchell and Doireann Ni Chorragáin | The Kinetiks | |
| 6 | 13 October 2007 | Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh, Blathnaid O' Donoghue | The Frank and Walters ("City Lights") | |
| 7 | 20 October 2007 | Joe Duffy, Aidan Bishop | Zing | |
| 8 | 27 October 2007 | Caroline Morahan, Shane O'Donoghue | Giveamanakick ("Spring Break") | |
| 9 | 3 November 2007 | Keith Duffy, Will Leahy | Niall Connolly ("The Future Tense") | |
| 10 | 10 November 2007 | Anna Nolan, Andrew Stanley and Damien Clark | Fight Like Apes ("Do You Karate?") | |
| 11 | 17 November 2007 | Jimmy Magee, Síle Seoige | Hooray For Humans | |
| 12 | 24 November 2007 | Lorraine Keane, Oliver Callan | Dark Room ShortSummary ("Shake Shake My Ceiling") | |
| 13 | 1 December 2007 | Dáithí Ó Sé, Laura Woods | Nizlopi | |
| 14 | 8 December 2007 | Jason Byrne, Jason McAteer | The Mighty Stef ("Golden Glove") | |
| 15 | 15 December 2007 | Bernard Dunne, Bryan Dobson | Mark O'Connor | |
| 16 | 12 January 2008 | Louis Walsh, Ruth Gilligan, Glenda Gilson | The Laundry Shop | |
| 17 | 14 January 2008 | Marty Whelan and Amy O'Sullivan, Martin King | We Should Be Dead ("Forget Romance, Let's Dance") | |
| 18 | 19 January 2008 | Dermot Whelan, Tom Dunne | Pamela Connolly | |
| 19 | 1 February 2008 | George Hook, Duncan and Tania Stewart | Stanley Super 800 | |
| 20 | 2 February 2008 | Bláthnaid McKenna, Aoife Nic Ardghail and Alana Henderson | Stagger Lee ("Bad Shoes") | |
| 21 | 9 February 2008 | Nuala Carey, Billy and Christy from Aslan | Aslan ("Sooner or Later") | |
| 22 | 16 February 2008 | Kathryn Thomas, Patrick Kielty | Grand Pocket Orchestra ("Odd Socks") | |
| 23 | 23 February 2008 | Nicky Byrne from Westlife, Killian O'Sullivan | The Infomatics ("Wake Up") | |
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Rosanna Davison guest co-hosted with Dustin, as Sinéad is said to be in Limerick preparing the stage for Dustin's Eurosong performance that night.
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| 24 | 1 March 2008 | Ken Doherty, Karl Spain | Jaded Sun ("Can't Stop") | |
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Dermot Whelan guest co-hosted with Sinéad, as Dustin is said to be on a cruise to celebrate his Eurosong win.
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| 25 | 8 March 2008 | Craig Doyle | Television Room ("Modern Boys and Girls") | |
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Also featured a section dedicated to the presenter's Eurosong win.
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| 26 | 15 March 2008 | Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Siún Nic Gearailt | Kíla ("Cardinal Knowledge" feat. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh) | |
| 27 | 22 March 2008 | Karen Koster, Jenny Huston | Boss Volenti | |
| 28 | 29 March 2008 | Leanne Moore, Pamela Flood | Dirty Epics ("The Cure") | |
| 29 | 5 April 2008 | Diarmuid Gavin, Robert Sheehan | Republic of Loose ("I Like Music") | |
| 30 | 12 April 2008 | Holly White and George McMahon, Gráinne Seoige | Exit: Pursued By a Bear ("No Transcending") | |
| 31 | 19 April 2008 | Ray D'Arcy, Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin and Bazil Ashmawy | Gary Dunne (a song from the album Simple Truth) | |
| 32 | 26 April 2008 | Alan Hughes, Rosanna Davison, Bosco | Wallis Bird ("Counting to Sleep") | |
