Scene and Heard: What's happening in the world of arts

Des O’Driscoll shares the latest entertainment news and his top tips for the week ahead

ON THE TELLY: Netflix has denied that recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Kevin Spacey have anything to do with the announcement that House of Cards will end after its 2018 run. In fairness, the show did look like it had reached the end of its natural lifespan.

The streaming service is launching another biggie today with Alias Grace, a six-part adaptation of the novel by Margaret Atwood, the same author who did The Handmaid’s Tale.