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(L-R) Laura Kraut, Jessica Springsteen and McLain Ward of the US team receive their medals at Equestrian Park in Tokyo on Saturday

Glory day. Jessica Springsteen wins Olympic medal

Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of Bruce Springsteen and wife Patti Scialfa, has won a silver medal on her Olympic Games showjumping debut as the United States finished second behind Sweden in the team competition.

Olympics • 07 Aug 21

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

Tonight's top picks include Suranne Jones in the drama I Am Victoria, a documentary about The Covid Cruise, more from The Good Fight, and a new comedy from Laura Whitmore's other half (and narrator on Love Island) Iain Stirling . . .

Television • 05 Aug 21

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

Today's top picks include a documentary about the 2018 abortion referendum, more interpersonal fun and games in Aisling Bea's This Way Up, Paris Hilton's new show Cooking With Paris, and the return of Car Masters: Rust to Riches . . .

Television • 04 Aug 21

Victoria Beckham performing at the 2012 Olympics, image copyright PA Images

Beckham reminisces about Spice Girls' Olympics show

Victoria Beckham has said performing at the London 2012 Olympics was "one of her proudest moments" with the Spice Girls as she reminisced about the performance ahead of the opening of the Tokyo games.

Music • 24 Jul 21

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

Tonight's viewing is dominated by an Amy Winehouse night on the BBC, but there's also the return of Ted Lasso and The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan - and the revival of He-Man and Skeletor!

Television • 23 Jul 21

EastEnders on RTÉ unaffected by new BBC timeslot

The transmission time of EastEnders on RTÉ will be unaffected by the BBC's new 9.00pm time slot for the show during their coverage of the Olympics.

Television • 15 Jul 21

Bruce Springsteen pictured with his daughter Jessica, and wife Patti

Bruce Springsteen's daughter to compete at Olympics

Bruce Springsteen's daughter, Jessica, will compete at the Olympic Games in Tokyo next month as part of the US equestrian team.

Olympics • 07 Jul 21

The Late Late Show, Friday, RTÉ One, 9:35pm

Late Late guests for final show of season announced

The guests for the last Late Late Show of the current season have been announced, with Katie Taylor, Sonia O'Sullivan, Ireland's Olympic hopefuls and Toy Show favourite Adam King among the guests.

Television • 27 May 21

Are Rory and Erica preparing for the pitter patter of tiny feet?

Family plans with fiancée may have led to McIlroy exit

Rory McIlroy will not be competing at this summer’s Rio Olympics due to the threat of the Zika virus and fans have been quick to speculate that real reason is that the sportsman is planning on starting a family with his fiancée in the near future.

Entertainment • 22 Jun 16

A city rendered warts and all in nine stand-alone factual stories from the dark heart of Rio.

Luiz Eduardo Soares - Rio de Janeiro Extreme City

Luiz Eduardo Soares is a carioca - Rio, born and bred - a political scientist and activist who was briefly national security chief. He is well-placed to tell the story of a complex city as the Olympic Games gather pace.

Book Reviews • 19 Aug 16

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