the state of us is a four-part mockumentary which was broadcast on irish television channel rté one on sunday nights at 21:40. it stars risteárd cooper, well known in ireland for his part in the "après match" sketches. it was created and written by cooper and gerard stembridge and focuses on the clash between politicians and the media. it is filmed mostly in and around rté television centre in montrose. the first episode was broadcast on sunday 22 april 2007.