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Fair City on Tuesday: 'See you in court'

Hayley leaves James fuming in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Stephanie Kelly in a promotional shot for Dancing with the Stars

Fair City's Stephanie Kelly for Dancing with the Stars

Fair City star Stephanie Kelly is the latest contestant to be unveiled for the ninth series of Dancing with the Stars, which returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player in January 2026.

Television • 11 Dec

Still image from a crossover episode between Coronation Street and Emmerdale, called Corriedale

First look at Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover

A first look at the upcoming crossover between two ITV soaps has revealed that a multi-vehicle collision on a country road will be at the centre of the drama.

Soaps • 02 Dec

(L-R) Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale), Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn), Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker), Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley), Susie Price (Aurora Bradshaw), and Ollie Driscoll (Raphael Akuwudike) in the Rovers

Pauline McLynn sees her own mother in Corrie's Maggie

Coronation Street star Pauline McLynn has said playing new arrival Maggie Driscoll makes her feel like she is spending time with her late mother, Sheila.

Soaps • 30 Nov

Eastenders' Mitchell to be diagnosed with breast cancer

EastEnders character Sam Mitchell is to be diagnosed with breast cancer, the soap has said.

Soaps • 29 Nov

BBC promo pic for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

EastEnders star joins Strictly Christmas Special

EastEnders star Nicholas Bailey has said he is "really excited" to be taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

Television • 25 Nov

Jake Wood adjusts his tie as Max Branning in EastEnders

EastEnders to air entire flashforward episode in 2026

EastEnders has announced details of "an entire flashforward episode" for New Year's Day on RTÉ One and BBC One.

Soaps • 19 Nov

Paul Bradley as Nigel and Shaun Williamson as Barry in EastEnders

EastEnders character Barry Evans to return

EastEnders character Barry Evans is to make a return alongside Pat Butcher as part of an ongoing dementia storyline involving Nigel Bates.

Television • 17 Nov

EastEnders stars Paul Bradley and Pam St Clement

EastEnders' Pam St Clement returns for special episode

EastEnders has announced that Pam St Clement will reprise her iconic role as Pat Evans for a special episode in December as part of Nigel's (played by Paul Bradley) dementia storyline.

Soaps • 13 Nov

Paul Ronan 'trusted writers' for Fair City farewell

Actor Paul Ronan said that while it was "very sad" filming his final Fair City scenes, there was also "great excitement" on set - especially around last night's dramatic fight scene.

Television • 03 Nov

Rita Simons says she will miss Hollyoaks after her exit

Rita Simons has said she will "miss everyone in the village" following her "iconic exit" from Hollyoaks.

Television • 30 Oct

Crossroads actor Tony Adams dies age 84

Crossroads actor Tony Adams has been hailed as "an absolute joy" following his death at the age of 84.

Television • 28 Oct

Jorgie Porter, Jennifer Metcalfe and Chelsee Healey attend the Hollyoaks 30th anniversary celebration at St George's Hall, Liverpool om 20 October 2025

Hollyoaks turns 30 with birthday night in Liverpool

Soap stars past and present turned out for a birthday bash in Liverpool on Monday night to celebrate 30 years of Hollyoaks.

Soaps • 21 Oct

Catherine Tyldesley poses on the red carpet at the BAFTA Television Awards 2023

Catherine Tyldesley says Corrie return 'felt right'

Actress Catherine Tyldesley has said she is "thrilled" to make her Coronation Street comeback and admits it "felt right" to return to the soap after a seven-year break.

Television • 20 Oct

Strictly Come Dancing promotional photo showing a smiling Stefan Dennis

Stefan Dennis forced to quit Strictly due to injury

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing following an injury to his calf.

Television • 20 Oct

Fair City takes fans behind the scenes of the big crash

Fair City has brought fans behind the scenes of its recent anniversary episode and the car crash involving Hayley (Rebecca Grimes) and James (Matthew O'Brien).

Soaps • 11 Oct

Fair City on Sunday: 'It's never that simple'

Paul approaches Steo with a plan to steal the wine from Comet's storage unit in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 12 Dec

Hayley tells James she wants to legally change their baby son's name

Fair City on Friday: 'I need you to co-sign the papers'

James is thrown when Hayley arrives back in Carrigstown and says she needs to speak with him privately in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 11 Dec

Thursday's Fair City: 'You can stew in it!'

Hughie tears strips off Paul in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 10 Dec

Ger takes her aversion to the Raffertys out on Emma

Fair City on Tuesday: 'It doesn't make us friends...'

Emma approaches Ger with a business offer but receives short shrift in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 07 Dec

Fair City on Sunday: 'Someone at the table is cheating'

It's all eyes on the poker game in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 05 Dec

Fair City on Friday: 'I'll squeeze Zak out of this pub'

Sash overhears Ger and Carol plotting as the McCoy's sale drama continues in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 04 Dec

Fair City on Thursday: 'I'm advertising the sale'

Dolores drops a bombshell in The Station in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 04 Dec

Fair City on Tuesday: 'That is an absolute no!'

Gwen puts her foot down with Emma on Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 30 Nov

Fair City on Sunday: 'I've decided to sell my share...'

Dolores announces she is selling her share of McCoy's and offers Zak, Tommy, and Sash first refusal in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 29 Nov