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Tasmin Little is looking forward to returning to Cork for a concert at the City Hall, writes Cathy Desmond

MARK HAMILL  has revealed that he spent ages dieting to reprise his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

RIHANNA has said she doesn’t ever see herself performing with TAYLOR SWIFT, because they just “don’t match”.

Ireland's newest television channel will begin broadcasting later this evening.

Robert Sugden is to return to ‘Emmerdale’.

Doctor Who has always been lucky enough to travel space and time with glamorous companions.

A new TV series revolves around women of different backgrounds who meet at an antenatal class, writes Keeley Bolger.

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Danny Dyer has been shortlisted for Sexiest Male at the British Soap Awards.

EastEnders must reflect changing east London – and its trendy district Shoreditch – after being “frozen in aspic” for too long, the soap’s new boss has said.

Kylie Minogue failed to convince a former 'Emmerdale' actress to join her team on 'The Voice' last night.

Matthew Wright was left raging at Westlife “scab” Kian Egan after he attempted to organise a strike by his campmates in I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

A British police force has released audio recordings of prank callers reporting a marmalade theft and an Emmerdale plotline as it urged the public not to abuse the emergency 999 number.

Olympic stars Victoria Pendleton and Louis Smith are set to take on their next challenge – doing the cha cha cha on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Soap fans say they want to see more humour, rather than grim storylines, in their favourite shows.

An idea about posing nude for charity led some ladies to create a calendar that outsold Pirelli’s that year, says Claire Droney

EastEnders triumphed in the head-to-head battle with Downton Abbey in the UK as BBC1 kept with tradition by coming out on top in the Christmas Day ratings.

Two celebrities will go head to head in a special Bushtucker Trial in tonight’s show to decide which will be the third star booted out of 'I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'

Comic Freddie Starr, US actress Stefanie Powers and former Emmerdale actress Lorraine Chase are reportedly heading to the jungle for I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

AN open verdict was recorded yesterday by a coroner into the death of a 61-year-old woman who developed septicaemia after having a gastric band operation in Britain.

A SOAP opera storyline about a spinal injury victim contemplating suicide will cause more harm than good for those with such injuries, a support service claims.

A NICE CUPPA and a sit-down in front of Corrie — whether you’re at home in your three-bed semi or behind bars.

A devastating blaze is to rip through the heart of Emmerdale, claiming the lives of two of the soap’s characters.

TV veteran Michael Parkinson has criticised the "foolish ambition" of celebrities who try their hand at fronting talk shows.

Deena Payne is to be axed from 'Emmerdale' after 18 years.

'Father Ted' star Frank Kelly is swapping Craggy Island for the Yorkshire Dales after landing a role in 'Emmerdale'.

TV star Pauline Quirke has swapped Essex for Emmerdale to start filming her new role in the rural soap – and admitted it was an emotional experience.

Sammy Winward used to get bullied when she was younger, she has revealed.

LA Law star Amanda Donohoe is joining the cast of Emmerdale.

A Waterford bus driver was today cleared of murdering his wife by a jury at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.

The stars will be out tonight for the British Soap Awards.

Emmerdale actress Sammy Winward today spoke of the pressures of balancing soap stardom and being a young single mother.

Patsy Kensit is quitting Emmerdale for Holby City.

Security on the British TV soap Emmerdale has been stepped up after two sets of scripts for the programme were mislaid, a spokesman for the show said today.

Dr Who stars Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper have been nominated for top acting honours at this year’s National Television Awards.

Emmerdale actress Lucy Pargeter gave birth to a baby girl today.

A strike by broadcasting workers at ITV will disrupt recording of top programmes including Coronation Street and Emmerdale, union leaders warned tonight.

British chart-topper Tony Christie is the latest celebrity to sign up for a spot in a TV soap.

Patsy Kensit is teaming up with Bo’Selecta star Leigh Francis in a new sitcom.

The final episode of hit US sitcom Friends has been voted the best thing on television in the UK in 2004.

FORTY minutes after the winner strode to victory, the real race began. The race for personal bests, the race against exhaustion, the race against the odds.