Person: Joanna Lumley

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Sonique will perform ‘It Feels So Good’ and her other hits at the 2020 Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival, which has been confirmed to take place this year between September 19 and 26 with the theme 'Family Matters'.

general

Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival confirmed to go ahead, with Sonique set to make it feel so good

The 2020 Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival will take place this year between September 19 and 26.

opinion

An Irish Sea fixed crossing? A bridge too far for us!

Leo Varadkar’s diplomatic response to topical chatter about a bridge across the Irish Sea — possibly or perhaps impossibly from Larne to Stranraer — was well-judged. Yes, it’s “worth examining”, but don’t expect Ireland to pay for it.

opinion

Piped music: Let’s hear it for the sound of silence

A fair question to ask about any service or product is: Who’s asked for it? From whom, in other words, comes the demand that will give the supplier a viable business?

ourview

Elephant alert: Power of petitioning

celebrity

The Young Offenders picks up nomination at prestigious international television awards

news

Joanna Lumley on Brexit: We shouldn't allow the Irish border to return

What to watch on TV this week

Des O’Driscoll takes us through the week’s TV viewing and what needs to be on your list.

Sat, 15 Jul, 2017

What to watch this week

Des O’Driscoll looks ahead to this week’s viewing schedule.

Sat, 01 Jul, 2017

Brexit hits the Chelsea Flower Show

The world of showbusiness collides in London this week with the world of gardening in the form of the colourful explosion that is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Tue, 23 May, 2017

Book review: City of Friends

Joanna Trollope still turns heads. It is not just that she carries herself with such dignity and grace, with her English charm and impeccable manners. It is also her ability to win fans all over the world.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2017

Escape the time trap: 10 top ways to get things done

Author Emma Grey woke up to the preciousness of life when her husband died from a heart attack. Here she tells Áilín Quinlan the secret to achieving big things is to focus on finding the nooks and crannies in your day.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Dress to impress: Real style has nothing to do with your age

Margaret Jennings talks to image consultant Kathryn Byrne about how women can dress to impress as their shape changes with age.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2016

The wolf whistle is cowardly and unsexy

If somebody like Piers Morgan says something sexist (virtually everytime his mouth flaps open), he gets shut down, pulled up, ridiculed. 

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Terry Wogan ‘will always be the best’ - Broadcaster remembered at Service of Thanksgiving

Chris Evans led the tributes to the late Terry Wogan at a packed service at Westminster Abbey yesterday saying: “He will always be the best.”

Wed, 28 Sep, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Tue, 27 Sep, 2016

Ageing with attitude: Friendship can keep you feeling fabulous

AbFab hellraisers Eddie and Patsy know the value of friendship. Margaret Jennings looks at the links between female friendship and wellbeing.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

Movie reviews: Central Intelligence, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Ice Age: Collision Course

Central Intelligence 3/5

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

‘Absolutely Fabulous’ on the red carpet for big-screen debut

Comedy duo Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley brought a touch of champagne glamour to the red carpet last night at the European premiere of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2016

At Irish cinemas July 1st

The Ad Fab two some are back for their first ever movie, and they're going toe to toe with The Rock at the box office.

Sun, 26 Jun, 2016

The Absolutely Fabulous trailer is here and it’s exactly that, darling

Worth every bit of the wait.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

Stars’ doodles to help raise funds for cancer fight

Judi Dench, Dominic West and Ed Sheeran are among the stars to auction off personal drawings to raise money for breast cancer.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

What to watch on TV this week

SATURDAY

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Kate Moss set for Absolutey Fabulous role - but will she speak?

Kate Moss will star in Absolutey Fabulous.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2015

Sunday’s TV tips

A nice Sunday evening in by the telly. Lovely.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2015

Are Christmas TV ads naughty or nice?

The Christmas TV commercials are an integral part of the festive season. Kelly O’Brien and Barbara Scully give their opposing views on their heartstring-tugging sentimentality.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014

School reports decoded: What your child’s teacher really means

There is a lot to be learnt from the phrases used to describe your child’s class work. Caroline Delaney asks some teachers to translate

Fri, 04 Jul, 2014

Corrie bosses working out role for Walters on soap

Julie Walters is set to land her dream 'Coronation Street' role.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2014

Shape I’m In: Sheana Keane, TV presenter

Sheana Keane made a brief return to TV presenting last week, filling in for TV3’s Lucy Kennedy.

Sun, 04 May, 2014

‘Dynasty’ actress Kate O’Mara dies at the age of 74

Former Dynasty star Kate O’Mara has died at the age of 74, her agent said.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Former Dynasty star O'Mara dies, aged 74

Former Dynasty star Kate O’Mara has died at the age of 74, her agent said.

Sun, 30 Mar, 2014

Tonight's TV tips

Sean Moncrieff presents a new quiz show, Crossfire, on TV3 at 8pm tonight.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2014

Lumley: Bring me back as a giraffe

Joanna Lumley wants to be reincarnated as a giraffe.

Thu, 20 Mar, 2014

Stars bid farewell to broadcaster David Frost

The Prince of Wales was among more than 2,000 people who paid tribute to the late broadcaster David Frost at a service in Westminster Abbey.

Fri, 14 Mar, 2014

Delaney delivers in big-budget US film

The conceit of the film Delivery Man is outrageous but credible. Twenty years after donating sperm, David Wozniak discovers he’s the father of 533 children, 142 of whom have filed a lawsuit to learn his identity.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2014

Saunders: 'Ab Fab' film could be a goer

Jennifer Saunders hopes to get an 'Absolutely Fabulous' film off the ground next year.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2013

Wossy inks deal for two more chat series

'The Jonathan Ross Show' has been recommissioned for two additional series in 2014.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2013

Bristol welcomes 80 giant Gromit sculptures

Dozens of giant Gromit sculptures will arrive in Bristol, England, today to form a public arts trail around the city.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2013

Gnomes, stars and blooms on show at Chelsea

Helen Mirren and Ringo Starr were among the celebrities who flocked to the world’s most famous flower show for a sneak preview ahead of the Queen’s official visit.

Tue, 21 May, 2013

Lumley: Social media users should talk to their real friends

Joanna Lumley doesn’t have a mobile phone and thinks social media sites are "wretched".

Thu, 18 Apr, 2013

'Mrs Brown's Boys' wins Best Sitcom at UK awards show

'Mrs Brown's Boys' scooped the prize for Best Sitcom at last night's National Television Awards in the UK.

Thu, 24 Jan, 2013

TV not to miss: Christmas Specials

Des O'Driscoll previews the best of Christmas TV

Sun, 23 Dec, 2012

Saunders bans Madonna from Ab Fab

Madonna has been banned from ever appearing on 'Absolutely Fabulous'.

Tue, 10 Jul, 2012

M&S targets cut amid profits fall

Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland slashed his sales targets for the high street retailer today as he unveiled its first fall in profits in three years.

Tue, 22 May, 2012

1% fall in profits for M&S

Retail giant Marks & Spencer today reported a 1% fall in annual profits to £705.9m for the year to March 31, the first drop in three years.

Tue, 22 May, 2012

Saunders praises down-to-earth Moss for not caring about looks

Jennifer Saunders says Kate Moss is the "least precious" guest star 'Absolutely Fabulous' has ever had.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2012

Moss set for Ab Fab role

Kate Moss is set to star in 'Absolutely Fabulous'.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012

Saunders planning 'Ab Fab' movie

Jennifer Saunders has confirmed she is going to make 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie'.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2011

Lumley promise 'forced' Saunders to revive Ab Fab

Jennifer Saunders only made more 'Absolutely Fabulous' episodes because Joanna Lumley told everyone she would.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2011

Saunders opens up about her depression

Comedy star Jennifer Saunders has opened up about suffering depression following her treatment for breast cancer.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2011

Saunders writing 'Ab Fab' movie

Jennifer Saunders is writing an 'Absolutely Fabulous' movie set on the French Riviera.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2011

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