Brendan Grace documentary leaves viewers in tears

The first part of the Brendan Grace documentary, Thanks for the Memories aired on RTÉ One last night and judging by the reaction, it tugged on the heartstrings of the entire nation.

Fans watched through their tears as the legendary comedian prepared to document his return to the stage of Dublin’s Olympia Theatre for a show with the Forget-Me-Nots - a community choir for those suffering with dementia.