Great music and ‘the presence of ghosts' – our rock critic takes a new direct flight from Dublin to Nashville
Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers cut some of their most celebrated songs in this atmospheric studio and, in a moment our wonderful tour guide evokes by shutting off the lights, it was here on April 4, 1960, that Elvis Presley and his band, the Jordanaires, recorded the spellbinding Are You Lonesome Tonight? in the pitch dark.
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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Irish Independent
Great music and ‘the presence of ghosts' – our rock critic takes a new direct flight from Dublin to Nashville
Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers cut some of their most celebrated songs in this atmospheric studio and, in a moment our wonderful tour guide evokes by shutting off the lights, it was here on April 4, 1960, that Elvis Presley and his band, the Jordanaires, recorded the spellbinding Are You Lonesome Tonight? in the pitch dark.
Irish Independent
24-04-2025
- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming choices: Ambulance, Priscilla and Bullet Train Explosion
Ambulance BBC One, 9pm The fly-on-the-wall documentary series returns for a six-part run, which begins by following the work of paramedics who specialise in mental health emergencies across south London. Documentary focusing on the decisions made by US President Donald Trump since he returned to the White House in January, including the stock market plunges caused by his import tariffs. Love My Face A school assistant with a facial birthmark hopes to gain the confidence to leave home without make-up, a 22-year-old discusses her issues involving her neck, and a mother reveals how losing her hair impacted on her sense of self. Priscilla BBC Four, 10pm Stylish biopic charting the relationship between Elvis Presley and his wife Priscilla Beaulieu, from their first meeting when she was still a teenager, through their marriage and eventual divorce in 1973. Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny star, while Sofia Coppola writes and directs. Battle Camp Netflix, streaming now When you think about it, there are more reality TV stars headbanging about needing something to do now more than ever — mostly thanks to Netflix. Fret not, for the good people behind the platform have devised yet another show for them to partake in. In Battle Camp, Netflix's biggest stars from its reality and docu-series line-up face the ultimate test of physical and mental endurance. With all of them at the mercy of a giant spinning wheel that decides their fate, these famous(ish) faces must try to avoid it by mastering high-octane challenges, enduring punishing trials, and winning over their campmates, who each hold the power of the vote. The one who masters all three earns the title of ultimate Netflix reality champion and a $250,000 prize. Think I'm a Celebrity by way of Big Brother, with familiar faces from The Mole and Squid Game: The Challenge. Bullet Train Explosion Netflix, streaming now Featuring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and hyperrealistic graphics, Shinji Higuchi's reimagining (like Speed but on a Tokyo train) delivers dramatic suspense in spades. A Tragedy Foretold: Flight 3054, which explores the aftermath of the 2007 Congonhas Airport tragedy, is also streaming now. Carlos Alcaraz: My Way Netflix, streaming now The 2024 season showcases Carlos Alcaraz, both on and off the court, as he transforms the world of sports. Race for the Crown Netflix, streaming now Watch the champers flow as this rollicking documentary series tails (apologies) jockeys, trainers, and owners as they chase titles and triumph in the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing. Secrets of The Penguins Disney+, streaming now In three innovative episodes, cinematographer Bertie Gregory uses cutting-edge technology and scientific collaboration to depict the unique qualities of penguins: perseverance, inventiveness and camaraderie. Also available on Netflix is Pangolin: Kulu's Journey, from the Academy Award-winning director of My Octopus Teacher. iHostage Netflix, streaming now Inspired by the 2022 hostage crisis at Amsterdam's Apple Store and directed by Bobby Boermans, this dramatic reinactment is seen through the lens of the attacker, the hostages, and the first responders. Leverage: Redemption Prime Video, streaming now Once again, the Leverage Crew are back to support the underdog! This season, they tackle a power broker making money off stolen water, a despotic small-town mayor, and a pool hustler engaging in international extortion. The Not Very Grand Tour Prime Video, streaming now Reflecting on their time spent racing muscle cars in Detroit, Richard Hammond and James May (no Clarkson) pay tribute to the internal combustion engine — from the confines of a studio spliced with retrospective snippets. Also landing is animated offering #1 Happy Family USA. The most deadly act of domestic terrorism in US history, the 1995 bombing of a federal facility in Oklahoma City (in which 168 people, including 19 children, were killed), is revisited in this stark documentary from the makers of Waco: American Apocalypse.
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Hit ITV daytime quiz set for another spin-off as bosses film pilot episode
A HIT ITV daytime quiz show has landed another spin-off by bosses as a secret pilot episode is recorded. Execs at the channel are quietly plotting another version of The Chase - and it's nothing like the current spin-off. 3 A huge ITV quiz show could be about to land a spin-off series Credit: ITV 3 A pilot episode for a new edition of The Chase was reportedly recorded last month Credit: ITV 3 The Chase first launched on ITV in 2009 and over 2,500 episodes have been produced to date Credit: ITV Production listings reveal a new travel competition spin-off is in the works and a pilot episode was recorded. Website The yet-to-be announced spin-off is being made by Potato - the same production company behind the regular series of The Chase. The Sun has contacted ITV. more on the chase The show, hosted by Bradley Walsh, has aired over 2,500 episodes across 18 series since its launch. In 2020, ITV successfully launched Payers have to answer a number of multiple choice questions to build up their cash-pot and eventually take on the group. Each Chaser will then offer time and money depending on the contestant's ability. Most read in TV Their choice results in a nail-biting head-to-head race against the clock. The Chase contestant narrowly misses out on £80k Earlier this year Its most recent series aired in January, stripped across a week, airing on ITV1. The Chase's best moments The Chase has been entertaining ITV viewers for years, here are some of the show's most memorable moments... Bradley Walsh can't stop laughing Every time host Bradley Walsh erupts into fits of laughter on The Chase it makes for pretty entertaining TV. One particularly memorable occasion was when he was asking the question 'The title of which Elvis Presley song was engraved of the inside of Freddie Star's coffin?" As usual the contestant was given four multiple choices but The Double Trouble special To celebrate 15 years of The Chase on screens, ITV launched a The contestants with famous names Eagle-eyed ITV fans are always quick to spot interesting and sometimes hidden details on the quiz show - but there have been a few times where the names of some contestants have been overtly obvious. For example, one 2017 episode of the quiz show saw Bradley welcome four contestants who were The Beast's anger gets the best of him During an episode from the 2024 season,
