Belfast-set Blue Lights back for series three The Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights is returning for a third series on BBC One, with the broadcaster releasing first-look photos from the new season, transmission date TBC. Television • 04 Sep
Belfast-set Blue Lights back for series three The Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights is returning for a third series on BBC One, with the broadcaster releasing first-look photos from the new season, transmission date TBC. Television • 04 Sep
EastEnders fans welcome new landlady to Queen Vic EastEnders has given fans a first look at the iconic Kat (played by Jessie Wallace) in her new role - as landlady of The Queen Vic. Soaps • 23 Jul
EastEnders fans welcome new landlady to Queen Vic EastEnders has given fans a first look at the iconic Kat (played by Jessie Wallace) in her new role - as landlady of The Queen Vic. Soaps • 23 Jul
Ncuti Gatwa explains why he left Doctor Who Former Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has said he quit the long-running BBC show because "I'm getting old, and my body was tired". Television • 13 Jul
Ncuti Gatwa explains why he left Doctor Who Former Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has said he quit the long-running BBC show because "I'm getting old, and my body was tired". Television • 13 Jul
EastEnders welcomes Nigel's wife Julie back to Walford EastEnders has announced that Karen Henthorn is reprising her role as Nigel's wife Julie Bates this summer - 27 years after she was last seen in Walford. Soaps • 26 Jun
EastEnders welcomes Nigel's wife Julie back to Walford EastEnders has announced that Karen Henthorn is reprising her role as Nigel's wife Julie Bates this summer - 27 years after she was last seen in Walford. Soaps • 26 Jun
Ross Kemp keeping EastEnders door open EastEnders star Ross Kemp has said he owes the BBC soap "a great debt" for giving him a career in television and has refused to rule out a return to the show. Soaps • 02 Jun
Ross Kemp keeping EastEnders door open EastEnders star Ross Kemp has said he owes the BBC soap "a great debt" for giving him a career in television and has refused to rule out a return to the show. Soaps • 02 Jun
EastEnders teases wedding day cliffhanger in new photos EastEnders has released new photos ahead of Kat and Alfie's big day - but all will not go to plan. Soaps • 02 Jun
EastEnders teases wedding day cliffhanger in new photos EastEnders has released new photos ahead of Kat and Alfie's big day - but all will not go to plan. Soaps • 02 Jun
EastEnders fans hearing wedding bells again EastEnders has given fans a sneak peek at what's ahead for Kat and Alfie in the coming weeks - and they're hoping for a happy ever after. Soaps • 26 May
EastEnders fans hearing wedding bells again EastEnders has given fans a sneak peek at what's ahead for Kat and Alfie in the coming weeks - and they're hoping for a happy ever after. Soaps • 26 May
Gary Lineker believes BBC wanted him to leave MOTD Gary Lineker has said he thinks the BBC wanted him to leave Match of the Day - with the former footballer adding that he "didn't like the damage" done by his controversial tweeting. Television • 22 Apr
Gary Lineker believes BBC wanted him to leave MOTD Gary Lineker has said he thinks the BBC wanted him to leave Match of the Day - with the former footballer adding that he "didn't like the damage" done by his controversial tweeting. Television • 22 Apr
EastEnders to receive BAFTA for nurturing new talent EastEnders has been announced as the recipient of this year's BAFTA Television Craft Special Award for its commitment to nurturing new talent. Soaps • 21 Apr
EastEnders to receive BAFTA for nurturing new talent EastEnders has been announced as the recipient of this year's BAFTA Television Craft Special Award for its commitment to nurturing new talent. Soaps • 21 Apr
Natalie Cassidy bows out of EastEnders after 30+ years EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has departed the show after more than 30 years as Sonia Fowler, with her character playing the trumpet her younger self was known for as she left. Soaps • 17 Apr
Natalie Cassidy bows out of EastEnders after 30+ years EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has departed the show after more than 30 years as Sonia Fowler, with her character playing the trumpet her younger self was known for as she left. Soaps • 17 Apr
Bianca begs Sonia to see sense in Thursday's EastEnders Bianca desperately tries to get through to Sonia in Thursday's EastEnders on RTÉ One and BBC One. Soaps • 16 Apr
Bianca begs Sonia to see sense in Thursday's EastEnders Bianca desperately tries to get through to Sonia in Thursday's EastEnders on RTÉ One and BBC One. Soaps • 16 Apr
Terry tries to build a bridge in Tuesday's EastEnders Terry, Sonia, and Bianca are at the centre of the Albert Square drama in Tuesday's EastEnders on RTÉ One and BBC One. Soaps • 14 Apr
Terry tries to build a bridge in Tuesday's EastEnders Terry, Sonia, and Bianca are at the centre of the Albert Square drama in Tuesday's EastEnders on RTÉ One and BBC One. Soaps • 14 Apr
Killian Scott joins BBC One thriller series The Capture Killian Scott has joined the BBC One thriller series The Capture in a "pivotal role" for its third season. Television • 03 Apr
Killian Scott joins BBC One thriller series The Capture Killian Scott has joined the BBC One thriller series The Capture in a "pivotal role" for its third season. Television • 03 Apr
EastEnders' Phil and Sharon share a moment on Monday EastEnders fans are on tenterhooks to see if Phil and Sharon will get back together. Soaps • 30 Mar
EastEnders' Phil and Sharon share a moment on Monday EastEnders fans are on tenterhooks to see if Phil and Sharon will get back together. Soaps • 30 Mar
Aisling Bea set for Who Do You Think You Are? The BBC has announced that Aisling Bea will be among the stars taking part in the new season of the BBC One genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? this Spring. Television • 21 Mar
Aisling Bea set for Who Do You Think You Are? The BBC has announced that Aisling Bea will be among the stars taking part in the new season of the BBC One genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? this Spring. Television • 21 Mar
Old flames light up Wednesday's EastEnders It's all eyes on Sharon and Grant in Wednesday's EastEnders on RTÉ One and BBC One. Soaps • 26 Feb
Old flames light up Wednesday's EastEnders It's all eyes on Sharon and Grant in Wednesday's EastEnders on RTÉ One and BBC One. Soaps • 26 Feb
Tempers flare in EastEnders tonight Tempers flare in EastEnders tonight as the fallout from Phil's mental health crisis continues. Soaps • 25 Feb
Tempers flare in EastEnders tonight Tempers flare in EastEnders tonight as the fallout from Phil's mental health crisis continues. Soaps • 25 Feb
Patsy Palmer salutes James Bye as he exits EastEnders Patsy Palmer has penned an emotional post following the exit of her co-star James Bye from EastEnders, saying he "will be missed so much by everyone". Soaps • 21 Feb
Patsy Palmer salutes James Bye as he exits EastEnders Patsy Palmer has penned an emotional post following the exit of her co-star James Bye from EastEnders, saying he "will be missed so much by everyone". Soaps • 21 Feb
EastEnders fans vote in Cupid cliffhanger for live show EastEnders fans are voting on Denise Fox's romantic fate for a live show on Thursday night that is part of the BBC soap's 40th anniversary celebrations. Soaps • 20 Feb
EastEnders fans vote in Cupid cliffhanger for live show EastEnders fans are voting on Denise Fox's romantic fate for a live show on Thursday night that is part of the BBC soap's 40th anniversary celebrations. Soaps • 20 Feb
Ross Kemp will not be in Thursday's live EastEnders Ross Kemp has said he will be leaving EastEnders before Thursday's 40th anniversary live episode, setting the scene for Wednesday night's hour-long special. Soaps • 19 Feb
Ross Kemp will not be in Thursday's live EastEnders Ross Kemp has said he will be leaving EastEnders before Thursday's 40th anniversary live episode, setting the scene for Wednesday night's hour-long special. Soaps • 19 Feb
Eight memorable EastEnders moments as BBC soap turns 40 EastEnders is celebrating 40 years of bringing street punch-ups, impactful storylines, and family feuds to viewers. Soaps • 19 Feb
Eight memorable EastEnders moments as BBC soap turns 40 EastEnders is celebrating 40 years of bringing street punch-ups, impactful storylines, and family feuds to viewers. Soaps • 19 Feb
EastEnders fight to survive in 40th anniversary special EastEnders is pulling out all the stops for its 40th anniversary episode on Wednesday night as terror hits Albert Square. Soaps • 18 Feb
EastEnders fight to survive in 40th anniversary special EastEnders is pulling out all the stops for its 40th anniversary episode on Wednesday night as terror hits Albert Square. Soaps • 18 Feb
EastEnders gets the week off to a swinging start It's fisticuffs on Monday's EastEnders as the BBC soap counts down to its 40th anniversary. Soaps • 09 Feb
EastEnders gets the week off to a swinging start It's fisticuffs on Monday's EastEnders as the BBC soap counts down to its 40th anniversary. Soaps • 09 Feb
Overwhelmed Jaime Winstone is back as EastEnders' Peggy Actress Jaime Winstone has said it was an "overwhelming feeling" reprising the role of a young Peggy Mitchell for an upcoming EastEnders episode because the matriarch is "such a strong, amazing character". Soaps • 09 Feb
Overwhelmed Jaime Winstone is back as EastEnders' Peggy Actress Jaime Winstone has said it was an "overwhelming feeling" reprising the role of a young Peggy Mitchell for an upcoming EastEnders episode because the matriarch is "such a strong, amazing character". Soaps • 09 Feb
EastEnders going live on 20 February to mark 40 years EastEnders has announced that it will air a live episode on Thursday 20 February as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, promising fans "a first-of-its-kind" twist. Soaps • 31 Jan
EastEnders going live on 20 February to mark 40 years EastEnders has announced that it will air a live episode on Thursday 20 February as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, promising fans "a first-of-its-kind" twist. Soaps • 31 Jan
![Gary Lineker said of Match of the Day: "It's time [to leave]. I've done it for a long time, it's been brilliant, it's been great... Well, perhaps they want me to leave... There was a sense of that"](https://www.rte.ie/images/0022555b-600.jpg "Gary Lineker said of Match of the Day: \"It's time [to leave]. I've done it for a long time, it's been brilliant, it's been great... Well, perhaps they want me to leave... There was a sense of that\"")
![Killian Scott - "I think Ben [Chanan] has created something really special with The Capture, a modern espionage thriller that feels both authentic and immensely captivating. I feel incredibly lucky to be joining the team for season three"](https://www.rte.ie/images/0022369f-600.jpg "Killian Scott - \"I think Ben [Chanan] has created something really special with The Capture, a modern espionage thriller that feels both authentic and immensely captivating. I feel incredibly lucky to be joining the team for season three\"")
