Stuck for ways to broaden your cultural horizons this week? Des O’Driscoll has some suggestions for you.

Redwater, a new spin-off series from EastEnders, is set in Ireland and begins on RTÉ One tomorrow.

Of vital importance to everyone involved in making the drama is that “the public really understand how grooming works”, writes Susan Griffin

There was a time, and a much simpler time it was too, when a superhero had what it took to save the world all on his own. 

MUSIC NEWS: Don McLean is on his way to Ireland in June, and don’t be surprised if he’s in rather good form, considering he’s just sold the transcipt for his ‘American Pie’ song for $1.2m.

Eddie Redmayne is being tipped for an Oscar for his role as Stephen Hawking, says Keeley Bolger

Check out our spoiler-free tips on what?s best to watch on TV tonight.

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Saturday Night Live’s Will Forte relishes his dramatic roles in Nebraska and his latest film Run & Jump, says Alan O’Riordan.

Dominic West and Helena Bonham Carter’s portrayal of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor’s tempestuous relationship has been recognised with a TV Bafta nomination in the UK.

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ACTRESS Charlie Murphy says “I would love to reach a stage when I never worried where the next job is coming from, but I don’t know if that will ever happen”.

Shameless is to end next year.

Comic Johnny Vegas is to head the cast of a new Radio 4 comedy series – about the joys of living in a shed.

'The Wire' star Dominic West is set to play serial killer Fred West in a new ITV drama, it has been announced.

Jonathan Ross was today nominated for a Bafta television award for his controversial chat show.

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