Easter Rising

The Rising told from the British side airs tonight

Presented by former British Defence Secretary Michael Portillo, The Enemy Files tells the story of the Easter Rising from the point of view of those who suppressed it - British spies, soldiers, politicians and bureaucrats.

Farewell to Bridget and Eamon & other TV highlights

It's the last in the current series of the 80s-tastic comedy Bridget and Eamon, there's baby drama for Corrie's Sarah and the critics come to blows on the final instalment of The Restaurant.

Liam Neeson-narrated 1916 documentary starts tonight

RTÉ to air service to remember children of 1916

An ecumenical service of remembrance and reclamation for the 40 children who were killed in the Easter Rising took place at St Patrick’s Parish Church in Ringsend in Dublin today and will air on RTÉ One television and RTÉ Radio 1 Extra this Sunday.

Easter Rising film waiting on investment

Writer-producer Kevin McCann has said he plans to have The Rising, "the first movie ever" about the Easter 1916 Rising, in cinemas next year, and hopes to begin production on the Colin Morgan-starring film in the Autumn, if a lead investor can be secured.