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Collage picture of RTÉ's new programming for 2026

New Year to bring host of new shows to RTÉ TV and radio

A host of new programmes will air on RTÉ in the New Year, from homegrown drama, to nail-biting sporting moments, to new documentaries and live specials across television and radio.

Television • 1 hr

Song Sung Blue director Craig Brewer and stars Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman

Song Sung's Blue Hugh Jackman applauds Dublin audiences

Song Sung Blue star Hugh Jackman has said Dublin audiences are "the best" out of all the places he has performed around the world.

Movies • 1 hr

French actress, singer, and model Brigitte Bardot wearing sunglasses

French actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

French actress and model Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation has said.

Movies • 15 hrs

Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in Saipan

Saipan: Epic bust-up brings it all back home in cinemas

Saipan hits Irish cinema screens this week, and the film revisits one of the biggest controversies in Irish sporting history.

Movies • 27 Dec

The films of 2025 - 25 of the best

A year went by faster than ever, but these films will stand the test of time.

2025 in Review • 27 Dec

A promo shot for The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas special

What's on? TV and streaming tips for Monday

Today's top TV highlights include a new documentary about Daniel O'Connell, a MasterChef Festive Extravaganza and a The Celebrity Apprentice special featuring a beloved Irish brodcaster.

Television • 1 hr

Winkleman: new Traitors series will be 'extraordinary'

Presenter Claudia Winkleman has said what happens in the upcoming series of hit BBC show The Traitors is "truly extraordinary".

Television • 3 hrs

French movie legend turned animal rights campaigner Brigitte Bardot celebrates outside Edinburghs High court after Woofie the condemmed dog was saved from Death Row. Photo by David Cheskin/PA

Bardot remembered as 'angel for animals' by Peta

French actress Brigitte Bardot has been remembered as "an angel for animals" by the founder of animal rights organisation Peta following her death at the age of 91.

Movies • 14 hrs

Robbie Boake, a 54-year-old South African, who has lived in Belfast for 23 years, at his home in east Belfast. The film location scout who found the dramatic landscapes made famous by Game Of Thrones is channelling the inspiration from those rugged backdr

Songwriter draws inspiration from Irish landscapes

A film location scout who found the dramatic landscapes made famous by Game Of Thrones is channelling the inspiration from those rugged backdrops to launch a solo music career.

Music • 15 hrs

Susan Boyle sings happy birthday to Timothée Chalamet

Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has wished Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet a happy 30th birthday with a musical tribute.

Movies • 15 hrs

From Oasis to CMAT: Top 10 entertainment stories 2025

From Oasis at Croke Park to that Coldplay kiss cam moment and from Netflix hit Adolescence to The Traitors Ireland, it's been an eventful year in entertainment. Here are some of our top stories of 2025

2025 in Review • 19 hrs

Fair City on Sunday: 'Stop what you're doing!'

Lorcan and Paul are in for a shock when they arrive at Vino's with the wine in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 23 hrs

The Masked Singer Christmas Special - Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jole Dommett, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross

Masked Singer 2026 to have 'more unmaskings than ever'

The Masked Singer 2026 is to have "more unmaskings than ever before", panellist Jonathan Ross has teased.

Television • 11 hrs

2025: Our Year in Entertainment

As 2025 draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the standout moments from our year in entertainment.

Entertainment • 23 hrs

Tracy-Ann Oberman as Chrissie Watts in EastEnders

EastEnders' Chrissie Watts accused of killing Trueman

EastEnders characters Kat Slater and Jasmine Fisher have accused Chrissie Watts of killing Anthony Trueman in the BBC soap's Boxing Day episode.

Television • 28 Dec

New: Travel around the world with JourneyCam International

A new season of JourneyCam International is streaming now on RTÉ Player!

JourneyCam International • 11 hrs

Gordon Ramsay 'couldn't be a prouder dad'

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has said he "couldn't be a prouder dad" on the day of his daughter Holly's wedding to swimmer Adam Peaty.

Television • 14 hrs

Vogue Williams wins Gladiators: Celebrity Special

Presenter Vogue Williams and fitness coach Joe Wicks have won the celebrity version of BBC One's Gladiators.

Television • 26 Dec

Jim Sheridan and Brendan Courtney in the TV series Keys To My Life

Jim Sheridan: 'I blamed my father for brother's death'

Oscar-nominated director Jim Sheridan has opened up about his complicated relationship with his late father, saying that "somewhere deep down" he blamed him for his brother's death, and recalled the poignant last moment he and his father shared.

Television • 26 Dec

Jack Black, Paul Rudd laugh off early audition fails

Hollywood stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd have laughed off their most awkward audition fails, telling RTÉ Entertainment that some still haunt them.

Movies • 26 Dec

Patrick Duffy visits another Duffy's Bar

What's on? TV and streaming tips for Sunday

The road trip of a lifetime for Patrick Duffy, a tribute to the late Mary O'Rourke, and two must-see films are among the recommendations for tonight.

Television • 19 hrs

Timothée Chalamet talking on the phone in Marty Supreme

Timothée Chalamet achieves greatness in Marty Supreme

Bracingly intense, immensely stressful and relentlessly propulsive – ping-pong drama Marty Supreme is less of a traditional sports movie than a captivating character study wrapped up in a chaotic caper.

Movie Review • 23 hrs

You will be thinking about Sentimental Value for weeks

Don't finalise your "favourite films of 2025" list just yet. This Norwegian latecomer is a major contender. Joachim Trier's follow-up to the universally acclaimed The Worst Person in the World does not disappoint.