From movies to music, fashion to food, our writers pick the cultural highlights of summer.

Brendan Gleeson tells Esther McCarthy about the fun he had working on ‘Paddington 2’, and his mixed feelings about Cork GAA.

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.

As the much-loved show prepares to bow out at Christmas, Keeley Bolger looks back on the six series of the top-rating drama

Clodagh Finn meets the man who coached the Iron Lady and Princess Di on how to speak to be taken seriously.

Downton Abbey is coming to an end, but its executive producer is offering hope that a follow-up film is at least a possibility.

Hugh Bonneville is open to the idea of appearing in a Downton Abbey movie once the hit period drama comes to an end next year.

George Clooney swaps Hollywood for Highclere Castle as he is seen for the first time on the set of Downton Abbey, alongside co-star Hugh Bonneville.

George Clooney swaps Hollywood for Highclere Castle in England as he is seen for the first time on the set of Downton Abbey, alongside co-star Hugh Bonneville.

EVERYONE needs a shower buddy, right? Fresh from escaping the clutches of their despicable employers in Horrible Bosses (2011), Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Arbus) set up their own company in Horrible Bosses 2 (15A). 

This week, we look at family adventure Paddington and comedy sequel Horrible Bosses 2.

Oscar-winning beauty Nicole Kidman was among the stars to brave the pouring rain at the premiere of Paddington the movie.

Scenes showing cross-dressing flirtation and a villainous taxidermist all contributed towards the new Paddington film being given a Parental Guidance certificate — much to the surprise of the famous bear’s creator.

The new Paddington film has been given a Parental Guidance certificate in Britain for mild use of both bad language and sex references – much to the surprise of the creator of the famous bear.

From Downton Abbey to Paddington Bear, Hugh Bonneville enjoys mixing it up, writes Susan Griffin.

Graham Norton has identified his chat show’s unique format as the secret behind its massive success and ability to attract A-list celebrities.

Here’s our spoiler-free guide to what you should watch on the box tonight.

Julian Fellowes admits it was a "great privilege" to have George Clooney star in a 'Downton Abbey' special.

Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael has spoken of the “terrifying and upsetting” celebrity scandal which has resulted in nude images of her colleagues – and one co-star – being leaked onto the internet.

George Clooney is reportedly set for a one-off a sketch alongside the cast of 'Downton Abbey' as part of this year's 'Text Santa' charity appeal on ITV.

The cast of 'Downton Abbey' have been banned from taking modern items on set.

Sir Patrick Stewart, Helen Lederer and Hugh Bonneville are just some of the stars bringing a series of statues to life by giving them a voice.

Colin Firth has dropped out of 'Paddington'.

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Matt Damon argues with his wife over 'Downton Abbey'.

George Clooney thinks he's getting too old for acting.

'Downton Abbey' drew a record-breaking US audience for Sunday’s much-anticipated season premiere.

Oscar-nominated actor Paul Giamatti is joining the cast of ‘Downton Abbey’ for the Christmas special.

'Downton Abbey' cannot go on indefinitely, actress Penelope Wilton has said, despite the huge success of the period drama.

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville is backing Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston to beat him for the leading actor Emmy Award at tonight’s ceremony.

Hollywood star Paul Giamatti is joining the cast of Downton Abbey for the Christmas edition of the period drama.

Dame Helen Mirren has won her first ever Olivier Award.

Danny Boyle’s impressive Olympic opening ceremony and the spoof sitcom inspired by the Games are both in the running for TV Bafta Awards.

Danny Boyle’s impressive Olympic opening ceremony and the spoof sitcom inspired by the Games are both in the running for TV Bafta Awards.

Dame Helen Mirren and Billie Piper will go head-to-head at this year’s Olivier Awards – while James McAvoy is in the running for Macbeth.

'Downton Abbey' is to introduce its first black character.

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

The award for situation comedy at last night’s National Television Awards went to Mrs Brown’s Boys.

Some of the small screen’s biggest stars were on show tonight as celebrities began arriving at this year’s National Television Awards.

Hugh Bonneville gets "pathetically excited" about Father Christmas.

They played arch-rivals in political satire 'The Thick Of It', but Rebecca Front and Peter Capaldi shared the glory at the British Comedy Awards.

Martin Clunes wants a role on 'Downton Abbey'.

George Clooney wants Matt Damon to star in 'The Monuments Men'.