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The Den (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Series · ★ 8

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Released in 1986, The Den is a notable series.

What it’s about. The Den was the brand of the children's television strand on Irish public broadcaster RTÉ Two. It first broadcast on 29 September 1986 on RTÉ1, before moving to Network 2 in September 1988. The strand began to diversify throughout the late 1990s and the 2000s. It was also known as Dempsey's Den, Den TV and Den2 at different times during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. In mid-2010, RTÉ Television announced an overhaul of all young people's programming, especially as Ireland moves towards digital terrestrial television in autumn 2010. This overhaul took place on September 20, 2010 effectively replacing The Den branding and to incorporate two new strands, RTÉjr and TRTÉ.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Den sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Den page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Den (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Den change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Den worth watching?
The Den holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was The Den released?
The Den was released in 1986.