Person: Brenda Blethyn

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<p>Watch the Oscars this evening. 9.35pm on RTÉ2</p>

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Monday TV Tips: Catch the Oscars this evening.

And What is Demi showing Linus in Holding? It's the second last episode of the Graham Norton comedy crime-drama

<p>No Place Like Home: Kathryn flies off the mainland to spend time on the historic Aran Islands, and finds that, even though the sites are ancient, the experience is bang up to date.</p>

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Sunday TV Tips: A 'secret route' to the Worm Home with Kathryn Thomas at the Aran Islands

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What to watch on TV this week

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Book review: The Moth Catcher

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Friday’s TV tips

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Writer Niamh’s monster success story

Jones wants to be 'bad guy'

Tom Jones has revealed he wants to play a “bad guy” after making his acting debut playing an ageing teddy boy.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2012

Poor screenplay lets 'London River' down

In the wake of the London bombings of 2005, a single mother (Blethyn) tries without success to contact her daughter, who lives near the bombing location.

Thu, 05 Aug, 2010

50 Cent in Brit gangster flick

Rapper 50 Cent has signed up to play a loan shark opposite Brenda Blethyn in a hard-hitting new British gangster movie.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2008

Bafta bonanza for Brokeback Mountain

GAY cowboy movie Brokeback Mountain was the big winner at last night's Baftas ceremony, taking four awards.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2006

Constant Gardener in Baftas limelight

The Constant Gardener, the British film based on the John le Carre novel, stole the limelight from the Hollywood blockbusters with 10 Bafta nominations today.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2006

Best ever adaptation of Pride and Prejudice

How we love our dear Miss Jane Austen … all those wonderful characters, all those balls and sly manipulation, all that romance.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2005

On A Clear Day is a wonderful film

On A Clear Day

Fri, 08 Jul, 2005

Lord of the Rings star backs poverty march

Movie star Billy Boyd took to the streets of Scotland’s capital today to encourage as many people as possible to attend the Make Poverty History rally this weekend.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2005

Bloom accompanies Bosworth at premiere

Film beauty Kate Bosworth had some A-list support at her movie premiere tonight in the shape of boyfriend Orlando Bloom.

Thu, 25 Nov, 2004

Blethyn to quit acting

British actress Brenda Blethyn is planning to quit acting next year, so she can spend more time with her longterm partner.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2004

Stars galore for Irish movies

There will be a galaxy of stars lining up for Irish feature films in the coming months.

Wed, 12 May, 2004

Norman Wisdom makes television return

Veteran comic Norman Wisdom is to play a randy pensioner in a new drama series, it was announced today.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2003

Animal Magic in 'The Wild Thornberry's Movie'

The Thornberry's are an animated family who tour the world making documentaries on nature. Children will love their adventures.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2003

Video review: White trash movie misses target

THE Southern-white-trash genre is alive and unwell in the hands of Billy Bob Thornton, who attempts to pay homage to his native Arkansas in the messy, occasionally sweet, mostly revolting Daddy and Them.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2003

Nic Cage and Lisa Marie 'wed in secret'

Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley are reported to have tied the knot in a secret ceremony.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2002

Empire nominations throw up surprises ahead of Oscars

The nominations for this year's Empire Awards have thrown up a few surprises.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2001