"Ireland’s Smartest"
Ireland’s TV production company Green Inc has been commissioned by RTÉ to produce a new original quiz format, that will be broadcasted on a primetime Sunday night slot on RTÉ ONE. Presented by broadcast journalist Claire Byrne, "Ireland’s Smartest" is a fresh and original quiz format developed by Green Inc that will put Ireland’s cleverest quizzers to the test across 10 x 30’ episodes, comprising six heats, three semifinals and a grand final.
In front of a studio audience, three contestants compete in each show and as they progress in the tournament structure - from the Heats to the Semi-Finals to the Final - only one of them can be crowned the Series Champion.
“Quiz shows and studio entertainment are in the Green Inc DNA so we’re delighted that Alan Tyler and his RTÉ colleagues have picked up our new format. We are also very chuffed to be working again with Claire Byrne who brings a lot of fun and kudos to each show. With a rapidly growing quizzer scene in Ireland we were amazed by the response to our call-out for contestants which has meant the standard is exceptionally high and there are some great battles in the episodes. It is a beautifully simple format, so we hope the viewers love it as much as we do” said Stephen Stewart, Founder and CEO of Green Inc.
Alan Tyler RTÉ Group Head of Entertainment, Comedy, and Music said - "'Ireland's Smartest' is that rare thing - a truly simple yet ingenious quiz format that is utterly engaging. Add to that a host as singularly brilliant as Claire Byrne backed by Green Inc's fantastic production team, and we have a show we can't wait to share with our audience. We are thrilled to be kick-starting a new generation of original Irish content."
The show is the latest Green Inc production for RTE One following hit shows "High Road Low Road", "Sunday Morning Live" (co-produced with Tern TV) and "Crimecall" (co-produced with Rare TV).
