John Byrne

TV Editor

The hardest-working couch potato in the country

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Sunday

The Traitors Ireland returns with Andrew in our thoughts, Katie Hannon hosts The Records Show, there's Rob and Rylan's Passage to India, while country star Sandy Kelly is the focus of Keys to My Life . . .

Television • 16 Sep

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski star in A Quiet Place, Grace for the World is a live music event at the Vatican, Stephen Mulhern returns with You Bet! on Tour, and there are two Rugby World Cup quarter-finals . . .

Television • 13 Sep

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Friday

The Late Late Show returns for a new run, Call My Agent Berlin begins, Nosferatu lands on Sky Cinema, there's rom-com The Wrong Paris, while holders Drogheda United host Shamrock Rovers in the FAI Cup . . .

Television • 12 Sep

Laura Carmichael, Harry Hadden-Paton, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery

Sumptuous send-off for much loved Downton Abbey

After 15 years on the small and big screen, Julian Fellowes' hugely successful period drama sees Downton Abbey close its doors for the last time - and it's a fitting finale.

Movie Review • 13 Sep

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Taskmaster returns for a 20th run, Glúin Z explores the cost of living for young Irish people, Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black is back for season 2, while residences are being sought for folks and furry ones on Cheap Irish Homes and The Dog House . . .

Television • 10 Sep

Laura Carmichael Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt of Downton Abbey

Michelle Dockery on Lady Mary: 'I love playing her'

As Downton Abbey: The Grand Final comes to Irish screens, Michelle Dockery has been telling RTÉ Entertainment about her role as Lady Mary, who faces scandal and being shunned by society in the period drama's celluloid swansong.

Movies • 10 Sep

Donald Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office at the White House

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

There's The Donald Trump Show, One Valentine's Day In Edinburgh, Charlie Sheen confesses his sins, Kirstie and Phil are back, Gogglebox Ireland returns with a celeb special - and Robin Wright stars in The Girlfriend . . .

Television • 10 Sep

The Traitors Ireland: Nick knocks, rocks and shocks

John Byrne recaps Tuesday's sixth episode of The Traitors Ireland, with Nick taking centre stage on a day of bling, blame and a nailbiting banishment. ***Spoilers galore***

Television • 10 Sep

Allen Leech Harry Haden-Paton and Hugh Bonneville from Downton Abbey

Allen Leech recalls 'bizarre' Downton Abbey moment

Allen Leech has recalled a "bizarre" experience he had in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta when he was recognised as a Downton Abbey star.

Movies • 13 Sep

Independent TD Noel Grealish answers questions on the street. Scannal Golf Gate

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Tuesday

Scannal looks back on the infamous Golfgate event during lockdown, Only Murders in the Building returns, as does Stacey & Joe, The Traitors Ireland continues, and there's the semi-final of The Great British Sewing Bee . . .

Television • 08 Sep