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William opens up about royal family's cancer issues

The Prince of Wales has described the royal family's recent cancer experiences following decades of good health as like having the "rug" pulled from under your feet.

Eugene Levy • 48 mins

Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy performs in Chicago on 5 August, 1979

'There will be tears' at Phil Lynott tribute in 3Arena

Former Thin Lizzy member Darren Wharton has told The Ray D'Arcy Show that "there will definitely be tears" when the life and music of his friend and bandmate Phil Lynott are celebrated at Dublin's 3Arena next January.

Music • 1 hr

Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray dies aged 68

The BBC has paid tribute to Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray, who has died at the age of 68.

Television • 1 hr

Demi Isaac and Mikey O'Reilly to host 2fm drive time

2FM weekend presenters Demi Isaac and Mikey O'Reilly will take over the station's week day drive time slot as regular host Doireann Garrihy goes on maternity leave.

Music • 1 hr

Swift 'brought great deal of attention' to NFL'

Taylor Swift has brought "a great deal of attention" to the NFL American football league, according to its commissioner Roger Goodell.

Music • 4 hrs

Peaky Blinders to return for two new series, says BBC

Peaky Blinders is to return with two new series focusing on a "new generation of Shelbys", the BBC has announced.

Television • 4 hrs

Patrick Kielty, host of the RTÉ The Late Late Show

Yeehaw! Lineup for Late Late Show Country Special

This Friday night, Patrick Kielty hosts a very special Late Late Show as the Country Music Special marks its 10th anniversary.

Television • 5 hrs

Virgin Media TV announces new school-based series

Virgin Media Television will air a new four-part series filmed over the course of an academic year in a Cork secondary school and told from the students' point of view.

Television • 6 hrs

Kpop Demon Hunters stars credit Kendrick Lamar

The singers behind the animated film KPop Demon Hunters say their musical influences extend well beyond K-pop.

Music • 7 hrs

Cynthia Erivo at the Fourth Annual Black Women on Broadway Awards held at Chelsea Piers on 2 June 2025 in New York

Cynthia Erivo returns to Strictly as first guest mentor

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is to return to Strictly Come Dancing as the show's first-ever guest mentor.

Television • 8 hrs

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Swift to mark release of The Life Of A Showgirl in UK

Taylor Swift will be in the UK on Friday when she finally unveils her highly anticipated 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl.

Music • 8 hrs

Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson) celebrates victory in The Smashing Machine

Dwayne Johnson makes Oscars bid in The Smashing Machine

Fifty films in, Dwayne Johnson has delivered the performance of his career - and his life will never be the same again.

Movie Review • 8 hrs

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman attend the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute Celebrating Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Following reports of their separation, Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage.

Entertainemnt • 11 hrs

Kim Kardashian leaving court wearing a black suit and diamond necklace

Kim Kardashian claims someone put a hit out on her life

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has claimed that someone "extremely close" to her "put a hit out" on her life.

Television • 12 hrs

Irish singer at Gastonbury music festival

CMAT 'devastated' to postpone tour due to dental pain

Irish singer CMAT has postponed her sold-out UK tour due to an emergency dental issue.

Music • 8 hrs

Behind the music - Brògeal

Scottish folk-punk indie pop outfit Brògeal play dates across Ireland his month. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 12 hrs

David Tennant and Robert Carlyle in a promo shot for The Hack

What's on? TV and streaming tips for Thursday

An intimate documentary portrait of Irish dancer and choreographer Breandán de Gallaí, gripping true crime drama The Hack, new Netflix comedy series Dudes and an emotional instalment of Home Rescue: The Big Fix are among today's TV highlights.

Television • 19 hrs

Tributes paid to conservationist Jane Goodall

British conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall has died aged 91, The Jane Goodall Institute said.

Television • 12 hrs

Hunter S. Thompson sits at his typewriter at his ranch circa 1976

Hunter S Thompson's death being reviewed after 20 years

The death of US journalist and author Hunter S Thompson is being reviewed more than 20 years after it was ruled a suicide, Colorado officials have said.

Entertainment • 01 Oct

Jimmy Kimmel is pictured on his return to US screens on Tuesday night

Kimmel and Colbert appear on each other's shows

US late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert have appeared on one another's shows in a "fun" format that Kimmel said would "drive the president nuts".

Television • 01 Oct

Irish animation company signs deal with Disney

Dublin-based animation studio JAM Media has confirmed a deal with Disney for its popular pre-school animation series and RTÉjr show BeddyByes.

Television • 7 hrs

Clockwise from top left: Nobody Wants this, Bugonia, Ballad of a Small Player, Taylor Swift and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

What's new in film, TV and music this October

October is shaping up to be a busy month for new releases across film, TV and music. Whether you want the shared buzz of a cinema trip, a night in with the latest streaming drop, or a brand-new album on your playlist, there's plenty to look forward to.

Entertainment • 6 hrs

Myleene Klass terrified by parcels from alleged stalker

TV and radio star Myleene Klass has told a jury how she felt "sheer terror" after allegedly being sent a gun, handcuffs, a silver ring and a police uniform in the post by an alleged stalker.

Music • 01 Oct

Bressie takes dramatic new direction on latest album

The Blizzards front man, author, and mental health campaigner Bressie has announced the release of The Place That Has Never Been Wounded, a classical piano-led album.

Music • 7 hrs

Saoirse Ronan nominated for BAFTA Scotland award

Saoirse Ronan is among the nominees for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Scotland Awards, which honour creative excellence in broadcasting and production across film and television in Scotland.

Movies • 7 hrs