RTE shows TV online, but most will miss out; Ballydung boys: Podge and Rodge would feature on the internet.

From: The Daily Mail (London, England) | Date: May 7, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Galen English

RT is to launch an Internet-only television servicedespite the fact that less than a quarter of the population will get to see it.

The national broadcaster plans to upload flagship shows on to the Internetlater this year, even though Irelands broadband usage lags way behind the restof Europe.

Under the ambitious proposal, programmes such as Fair City, The Podge And RodgeShow and Off The Rails could be made available to a glob...