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

The late Charlie Bird is the focus of Ransom '79, Punt: The Irish and The NFL looks at those seeking a career in American Football, there's a Ken Dodd night on the Beeb – and there's the first Mastermind semi-final . . .

Television • 24 Mar

(L-R) Saoírse Ruane, Liam Payne, Dickie Rock and Charlie Bird

The stars we said goodbye to in 2024

As the year comes to a close, we take a look back at the many icons of screen and stage who passed away in 2024.

2024 in Review • 30 Dec 24

Charlie Bird and Colin Murphy in Ransom '79

'There was no stopping Charlie Bird chasing this story'

Colm Quinn, the director of the new documentary Ransom '79, has paid tribute to the late Charlie Bird for his indefatigable spirit and determination to tell his last story on the big screen.

Movies • 28 May 24

Claire Bird, Tiger and Miriam O'Callaghan in RTÉ on Sunday morning

Claire Bird reveals highs and lows since Charlie died

Charlie Bird's widow Claire has said she has had "highs and lows" following the death of her husband last March aged 74 after his battle with Motor Neuron Disease.

Radio • 21 May 24

New film sees Charlie Bird 'breaking one last story'

An upcoming film will tell the story of Irish reporter Charlie Bird and his determination to break one final story before his life is cut short by Motor Neurone Disease.

Movies • 27 Apr 24

The Late Late Show remembered "a man who told us the news and whose journey these past few years became the news and inspired us all"

The Late Late Show pays tribute to Charlie Bird

The Late Late Show paid its touching tribute to the late Charlie Bird on Friday night.

Television • 16 Mar 24

Ryan Tubridy, Charlie Bird and Daniel O'Donnell reach the summit of Croagh Patrick in April 2022

Daniel O'Donnell pays tribute to Charlie Bird

Daniel O'Donnell has paid tribute to late RTÉ journalist and broadcaster Charlie Bird, saying, "When Charlie reached the top of Croagh Patrick it was one of the most emotional experiences I had in my life, I'll never forget it."

Charlie Bird • 12 Mar 24

Charlie Bird: 'Live every day as if it was your last'

Retired broadcaster Charlie Bird has revealed that his Motor Neuron Disease has "completely changed" his view on life and recommends that everyone should "Live every day as if it was your last".

Charlie Bird • 02 Mar 24

Bruce Springsteen, Charlie Bird and Claire Mould at the RDS in Dublin on Friday night Photo: Charlie Bird, Twitter

Charlie Bird shares 'magical' Bruce Springsteen moment

Broadcaster Charlie Bird has told of his joy after meeting Bruce Springsteen at his Dublin concert on Friday night.

Music • 06 May 23

Charlie Bird and his wife Claire at home in Wicklow

Charlie Bird: 'I have come to terms with my illness'

Charlie Bird has said that he has come to terms with his diagnosis of motor neurone disease, adding that he can look back on a "brilliant life".

Television • 08 Oct 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Charlie Bird: Loud and Clear promises to be a frank documentary about the much-loved broadcaster, David Morrissey, stars in new drama Sherwood, Downton Abbey: A New Era lands on Sky, and WWII fans will lap up Story of the Spitfire . . .

Television • 13 Jun 22

Bernard Butler and Jessie Buckley join in the fun with Ryan Tubridy on Friday night Photos: Andres Poveda

Late Late Show turns 60 among friends

The Late Late Show was among friends old and new on Friday night as it celebrated its 60th birthday.

Television • 28 May 22

Charlie Bird's former RTÉ colleagues sing together in Studio 1 in the Radio Centre

RTÉ broadcasters form choir in support of Charlie Bird

RTÉ's Joe Duffy, Marty Morrissey, Caitriona Perry, Ronan Collins, and David McCullagh were part of a choir that came together to sing and shoot a video for a charity single in support of Charlie Bird as he battles Motor Neuron Disease.

Entertainment • 16 Mar 22

Charlie Bird will climb Croagh Patrick with a host of household names, friends and family on 2 April

New charity single to shine a light for Charlie Bird

Singer Michael English, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and a choir of Charlie Bird's friends and colleagues - including Marty Morrissey - have united to record Shine a Light, a charity song for the RTÉ broadcaster ahead of his Croagh Patrick climb this April.

Music • 09 Mar 22

7 showbiz stories of the week

Music legend Joni Mitchell quit Spotify over Covid misinformation, Rihanna announced she is expecting her first child, and Longitude is back - it's been another busy week in entertainment. Here are the stories that made the headlines

Entertainment • 05 Feb 22

Bono releases special edit of U2 song for Charlie Bird

U2 frontman Bono has released a special version of the U2 track I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight for veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird as he embarks on his Climb With Charlie campaign.

Music • 04 Feb 22

Bird has 'found peace' ahead of Croagh Patrick climb

Journalist Charlie Bird is on both a spiritual and a physical journey to climb Croagh Patrick this April as he battles Motor Neurone Disease.

Late Late Show • 08 Jan 22

Charlie Bird opens up on Late Late: 'I cry every day'

Former RTÉ news reporter Charlie Bird opened up on Friday night's Late Late Show about dealing with life since his Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis.

Television • 11 Dec 21

Here are all of tonight's Late Late Show guests

This week's jam-packed Late Late Show line-up has been revealed, with upcoming Dancing with the Stars contestants, as well as Daniel O'Donnell and Charlie Bird among the guests.

Television • 10 Dec 21

Liz Bonnin investigates Trinidadian and Martinique roots tonight, 10.40pm, RTÉ One

What's On? TV highlights for Thursday

Liz Bonnin is in Martinique and Trinidad tracking back through her family history, while Charlie Bird investigates two trawler tragedies, while James Fox is in a dangerous corner of Mexico.

Television • 02 Aug 18

Charlie Bird says this play will challenge the audience

Charlie Bird has 'struggled' to bring book to stage

Charlie Bird has opened up about the struggle of bringing his book A Day In May to the stage, saying it has "not been an easy task".

Theatre • 20 Jun 18

What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday Dec 12

See how wealthy people squander money in The World's Most Expensive Presents, while both Motherland and Sick Note come to an end, while Charlie Bird revisits the Stardust Disaster.

Television • 12 Dec 17

Charlie Bird