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Looking for something to pass the time? How about 135 episodes of 30 Rock?

From 30 Rock to Deadwood: 6 US TV classics to binge on RTÉ player

Just when you think you've watched everything, it might be time to go back and discover (orall-time rediscover) some classic U.S. telly via RTÉ Player - but where to begin?

Listicles • 03 Jun

10 of the best kids' shows on the RTÉ Player right now

If you have small people in your life, you'll be all too aware of one of the most dreaded phrases in a kid's armory: "I'm booooooooooored!"

Listicles • 24 Feb

Watch the best of Irish cinema on RTÉ Player

A feast of classic Irish movies await...

Film • 27 Dec 24

Small Axe

Mangrove tells the story of Frank Crichlow, whose West Indian restaurant Mangrove in London's Notting Hill, was the subject of relentless police raids during the 1970s

RTÉ Player • 12 Nov 24

Christy Brown : Self Portrait

Saoirse Ronan brings Christy Brown's poetry to life in this raw, intimate documentary re-examining his legacy beyond My Left Foot. Narrated by Aidan Gillen.

RTÉ Player • 12 Nov 24

Watch: RTÉ Choice Music Prize live from Vicar Street

Highlights of the RTÉ Choice Music Prize from Vicar Street, celebrating the best in Irish recorded music. Hosted by Tracy Clifford.

RTÉ Player • 15 Mar 24

Christy Dignam features in This Is Christy

10 essential Irish music documentaries on RTÉ Player

We've already told you about some choice arts documentaries and comedies available to watch via RTÉ Player - below, find 10 choice music documentaries to rock your world...

Music • 08 Aug 23

5 must-see culture documentaries on RTÉ Player

Documentaries • 11 Aug 22

Isn't it romantic? Loved-up box sets on RTÉ Player

Make a date night with these loved up box sets on the RTÉ Player and yes, Normal People is on the list....

RTÉ Player • 14 Feb 22

5 must-binge box-sets on RTÉ Player right now

RTÉ Player • 21 Nov 21

Watch Cork International Film Festival 2020 winner Flicker on RTÉ Player

Watch: Cork Film Festival shorts on RTÉ Player

Viewers can now enjoy a must-see programme of wonderful Irish short films from last year's Cork International Film Festival on RTÉ Player...

Film • 17 May 21

Photographer Martin Nangle features in Shooting the Darkness

Shooting the Darkness: The photographers of The Troubles

RTÉ Player • 09 Apr 21

Something for the Weekend – Jarlath Regan's Cultural Picks

This weekend, RTÉ Player presents Notions Eleven, the new comedy special from comic Jarlath Regan, host of the popular podcast An Irishman Abroad...

Something For The Weekend • 12 Mar 21

Maxine Peake stars in A Midsumme Night's Dream

Shakespeare & more: TV & radio for Junior & Leaving Cert students

From Shakespeare to StaidAir, we've made a list of what's on television and radio that might help your studies.

Learn • 01 Feb 21

Trad music celebration on The Late Late Show

Last night's Late Late Show saw a celebration of Irish traditional music with Dónal Lunny, Andy Irvine, Zoë Conway, Frankie Gavin, Louise Mulcahy, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Jim Higgins, Martin O'Connor and Edel Fox.

Music • 23 Jan 21

RTÉ Player recommends: Danish crime drama The Investigation

The Investigation is a brand new Danish crime drama, based on the story that made headlines around the world.

RTÉ Player • 03 Feb 21

The Bea List: 5 Top TV Shows starring Aisling Bea

Aisling Bea is gracing our screens this weekend in the Irish network premiere of Quiz. Here are top 5 shows starring one of Ireland's finest talents.

Film • 21 Jan 21

5 hard hitting documentaries from RTÉ Investigates

Cover -Ups, Whistleblowers and Homelessness; 5 Hard Hitting Documentaries from RTÉ Investigates

RTÉ Player • 20 Jan 21

Commanders In Chief: 5 essential docs on U.S. leaders

Here are 5 5 documentaries on former U.S. leaders ahead of Wednesday's inauguration of a new American president.

Documentaries • 18 Jan 21

Comfort Viewing: 5 RTÉ Player box-sets to beat the January blues

Beat the January blues with some classic box sets on the RTE Player.....

RTÉ Player • 14 Jan 21

Gotta dance! 5 ways to get your musicals fix during lockdown

With theatres closed indefinitely, we are crying out for just one singular sensation...

Musicals • 12 Jan 21

5 must-see short docs on the RTE Player

Short on time? Time for a short.

RTÉ Player • 08 Jan 21

Marian & more - 5 must-see documentaries celebrating Irish icons

Recommended documentary tributes to Irish icons who may be gone - but are not forgotten

Documentaries • 07 Jan 21

Bingeworthy - the best TV shows of 2020

While this year has kept us inside more than ever, it has also provided the ideal opportunity to catch up on all of the great television series that have been released.

Culture • 08 Jan 21

From Dead Still to Twilight Together - the week's cultural musts

What to watch, listen to and read this week, brought to you by RTÉ Culture...

Cultural Recommendations • 05 Nov 20