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Michael Moynihan: Irving Berlin and the ideas factory

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Nine executions delayed in Ohio

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UN human rights office condemns 'rushed' Arkansas executions

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Arkansas executes fourth inmate in eight days to beat expiration of lethal injection

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Drag pioneer Mr Pussy has fond memories of performing in Cork

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QUIRKY WORLD: Officer bails out mum who stole items for child’s cake

Wednesday's TV tips

Check out our guide to what to watch on TV tonight.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015

Tributes as ‘Miss Marple’ actress Geraldine McEwan dies

Tributes have been paid to actress Geraldine McEwan, known for playing Agatha Christie sleuth Miss Marple on television, after she died “peacefully” at 82.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

Python’s Cleese tops poll as most influential comic

Fawlty Towers actor John Cleese has been named the most influential British comedy star of all time.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Buzz Lightyear tops film quote poll

“To infinity... and beyond” – the line uttered by Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear - has triumphed over some of the most memorable movie classics to be named the best film quote of all time.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2014

Mad about the Boy

WE CAN hardly call him Boy anymore, now that George is about to celebrate his 50th birthday on Tuesday next.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011

Snakes at the games – and how the langurs will save the day

WHAT would a major sporting event be without the preliminary hullabaloo about the venue? It won’t be ready; its cost has over-run; there are terrorists in the bushes; it’s too expensive.

Wed, 29 Sep, 2010

Texas prepares for its 400th execution

An old leg injury has surfaced as a key element in an appeal that seeks to keep a condemned Texas inmate from being executed this evening.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2007

'Life on Mars' heads BAFTA nominations

The smash-hit series 'Life On Mars' has been nominated for two TV Baftas today.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2007

Infamy! one-liner carries Williams on to top spot

RATHER appropriately for an election year, Kenneth Williams’ “Infamy! Infamy! They’ve all got it in for me!” gag has been voted the funniest film one-liner.

Wed, 04 Apr, 2007

Wenger needs to regain the cool factor

JUST when we thought an outbreak of common sense had put the Carling Cup final nonsense to bed Arsene Wenger sparks a right old carry-on.

Fri, 02 Mar, 2007

Carry On franchise to be resurrected

Film-makers are resurrecting cult British comedy franchise Carry On for a 32nd movie starring Vinnie Jones, Victoria Silstedt and British soap star Shane Richie.

Thu, 18 May, 2006

Carry on Cork: Babs hunts for Irish roots

LEGENDARY Carry On film star Barbara Windsor — now known to millions as Eastenders’ battle-axe Peggy Mitchell — yesterday flew into Ireland to trace her family ancestry.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2006

Carry On up the T-shirt

Ooh matron! Saucy Carry On icons Sid James and Hattie Jacques are set to feature on T-shirts, pyjamas and underwear as part of a huge revival of the comedies.

Sun, 27 Apr, 2003

Cockney Caine’s pay-off the job for movie fans

AN immortal comment from Michael Caine in The Italian Job has been named the greatest one-liner in cinema history.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2003

FBI agent warned of terror plans to attack towers

A MINNEAPOLIS FBI supervisor said in a pre-September 11 conversation with headquarters that he wanted to prevent suspiciousstudent pilot Zacarias Moussaoui from flying a plane into the World Trade Center, a congressional investigator testified yesterday.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2002

Carry On star Joan Sims dies

Joan Sims, famous for her roles in the Carry On movies, has died aged 71.

Thu, 28 Jun, 2001

Bodies in chapel: Hospital boss resigns

A hospital boss has resigned after a scandal involving bodies being left in a chapel of rest.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2001