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Landscape shot of irish singer Niall McNamee

Behind the music - Niall McNamee

Actor and singer Niall McNamee has released his debut album, Glass and Mirrors. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Priscilla Presley with Patrick Kielty on RTÉ Late Late Show Country Special

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Friday

The Late Late Show Country Special, a feast of country music on BBC Four and two great movies - here are our telly highlights for Friday

Television • 03 Oct

Iannucci advised against doing Trump-related project

The Thick Of It creator Armando Iannucci has said he was advised against doing a Donald Trump-related project because of the risk of being "weighed down by legal issues".

Television • 30 Sep

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

Saipan to receive Irish premiere at Cork Film Festival

Saipan, the new film exploring the explosive fallout between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy during Ireland's 2002 World Cup preparations, will receive its Irish premiere as the opening film of the Cork International Film Festival in November.

Movies • 29 Sep

Saipan to have world premiere at Toronto Film Festival

Saipan, the new film exploring the explosive fallout between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy during Ireland's 2002 World Cup preparations, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) next month.

Movies • 05 Aug

Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke in Saipan

Saipan trailer teases Keane-McCarthy clash

The first trailer has been released for Saipan, a new film exploring the explosive fallout between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy during Ireland's 2002 World Cup preparations.

Movies • 24 Jun

Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in Saipan Photo: Aidan Monaghan

Steve Coogan talked to Mick McCarthy before Saipan film

Steve Coogan told Patrick Kielty on Friday's Late Late Show that he had "a chat" with former Republic of Ireland football manager Mick McCarthy before portraying him in the upcoming film Saipan.

Movies • 18 Feb

The Late Late Show, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, Friday at 9:35pm

Here is tonight's Late Late Show Valentine's line-up

This week's Late Late Show promises a mix of romance, comedy and music as host Patrick Kielty welcomes a stellar line-up to mark Valentine's weekend.

Television • 14 Feb

Call out to attend Steve Coogan Late Late interview

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan will appear on this Friday's Late Late Show in a pre-recorded interview and the show is looking for people for the studio audience.

Television • 13 Feb

Steve Coogan spared lengthy driving ban due to TV show

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has been spared a lengthy driving ban after using his show, The Trip, as an excuse for not receiving a heftier punishment for speeding at 97mph.

Television • 06 Feb

25 films to see in 2025

A good start - and there'll be plenty more besides...

Movies • 04 Jan

First-look photo from Saipan film revealed

Steve Coogan stars as Mick McCarthy and Éanna Hardwicke stars as Roy Keane in Saipan, a new Irish film about the events leading up to Ireland's 2002 World Cup campaign, with a first-look photo from the 2025 movie just released.

Movies • 31 Oct 24

Brian and Margaret will be screened on Channel 4 next year

Harriet Walter portrays Margaret Thatcher on Channel 4

Harriet Walter portrays the former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in first-look images for a new Channel 4 drama.

Television • 01 Oct 24

Steve Coogan's Dr Strangelove is coming to Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre from Wednesday, 5 February to Saturday, 22 February

Steve Coogan seen as Dr Strangelove for the first time

Steve Coogan has been seen as Dr Strangelove for the first time in new pictures.

Theatre • 06 Sep 24

Steve Coogan is set to play Mick McCarthy in Saipan

Saipan filming to begin in Belfast this week

Filming of Saipan, a movie based on the lead-up to Ireland's 2002 World Cup campaign, is due to get underway in Belfast later this week.

Movies • 07 Aug 24

Steve Coogan cast as Mick McCarthy in new Irish feature film Saipan

Steve Coogan to play Mick McCarthy in Saipan clash film

Steve Coogan has been cast as Mick McCarthy in Saipan, a new Irish film about the events leading up to Ireland's 2002 World Cup campaign.

Movie • 30 Oct 24

Iannucci gets honorary degree 'for writing jokes'

Scottish writer and satirist Armando Iannucci has said it is a "delight, an honour, a thrill" to be awarded an honorary degree by one of the UK's oldest universities.

Armando Iannucci • 13 Jun 24

Flook and Patsy Reid. Photo credit: Naoki Fujioka

Behind the music - Flook and special guest Patsy Reid

Flook and special guest Patsy Reid with their magical traditional performances across Ireland from 8-19 May, 2024

Behind the Music • 03 May 24

Coogan facing libel claim over 'weasel-like' portrayal

Steve Coogan is being sued for libel by a university official over his "devious" and "weasel-like" portrayal in a film about the discovery of Richard III's remains, the High Court has heard.

Movies • 29 Feb 24

Ah-ha! Alan Partridge is on his way back to the box

Steve Coogan's comedy character Alan Partridge will return for a new docuseries in which he will reintegrate into life in the UK after a year working in Saudi Arabia.

Television • 06 Feb 24

Despicable Me 4 opens in cinemas on Friday 12 July

Despicable Me gang back with first movie in seven years

The first trailer for Despicable Me 4 has been released ahead of the movie's arrival in Irish cinemas this summer.

Movies • 29 Jan 24

Steve Coogan - "It is in no way inconsistent with condemnation of the Hamas atrocity to express grave concern for the lives and welfare of innocent Palestinian civilians facing a humanitarian disaster, deprived of food, water, medicine, fuel, and shelter"

Steve Coogan condemns Hamas, defends Gaza aid letter

The actor and screenwriter Steve Coogan has condemned Hamas over what he calls its "horrific and brutal" invasion of Israel as he defended a letter he signed to campaign for humanitarian support for Gaza.

World • 22 Oct 23

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Steve Coogan stars as Jimmy Savile in new BBC drama The Reckoning, amateur sport features on Secrets from the Sidelines, David Tennant takes the lead role in Litvinenko, and The Crash Detectives return . . .

Television • 08 Oct 23

Coogan explains why he took on Savile role in BBC drama

British actor Steve Coogan has said he hopes viewers of his upcoming drama series on disgraced entertainer Jimmy Savile are reminded to "listen to victims and survivors" to avoid history repeating itself.

Television • 07 Oct 23

Steve Coogan reassured Jimmy Savile victims

British actor and comedian Steve Coogan made a point of introducing himself as Steve to victims of Jimmy Savile on the set of The Reckoning as he bared a striking resemblance to the disgraced entertainer while in costume, a TV producer said.

Television • 03 Oct 23