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The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
How & when to watch Pope Francis' funeral from Ireland as RTE confirm coverage of tradition bucking ‘simple' ceremony
HUNDREDS of thousands of people will gather in the Italian capital for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. But for those who won't be making the flight to Advertisement 3 Thousands of mourners will gather for the funeral Credit: AFP 3 The ceremony will take place on Saturday Credit: AFP The deceased pope's funeral will be held in the historic Italian city on Saturday, April 26. It will take place almost a week after the 88-year-old Since then, his body was brought from The Vatican and lay in wait in St Peter's Basilica for public viewing and mourning. The funeral mass ceremony, which will take place in St Peter's Square in the Advertisement Read more in News The service will be led by the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re. Pope Francis famously bucked the tradition of a decadent funeral, opting for a more "simple" plan. He made the move in 2024 to show that he was a "disciple of Christ" rather than "a powerful man of this world". According to his changes, he is to be buried in a single coffin rather than the traditional three separate coffins throughout the burial rites. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Exclusive And different language will be used, with the previously used term "Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church" now being avoided. Pope Francis' coffin transferred to St. Peter's Basilica For those watching the ceremony from Ireland, national broadcaster They recently announced a major programming Live coverage from The Vatican will begin at 8.30am Irish time. Advertisement The programme, lasting four hours, will be presented by David McCullagh, Sharon Ní Bheoláin and Áine Lawlor. At 12.30pm, footage of the Pope's visit to Ireland will be aired until the news at 1.00pm. Due to the scheduling change, SPECIAL PROGRAMMING And RTE bosses said that Ros na Rún, Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators and Celebrity Bridge of Lies have been scrapped from Saturday's programming altogether. Advertisement Coverage of the funeral will also be available on RTE Radio One during a special programming, with Colm Ó Mongáin and Fr Thomas McCarthy giving commentary. And RTE said that "detailed reporting" will also be available on their website and app. The funeral of Pope Francis is set to bring leaders from countries around the world. It's already been announced that US President Donald Advertisement Irish President Michael D 3 RTE have announced live coverage of the event Credit: Reuters
STV News
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
It was unwise to think I could easily cross the Bridge of Lies
It's all very well sitting on your sofa shouting quiz answers at the TV. But it is quite a different beast being up there, testing your own general knowledge in front of telly hardman Ross Kemp. I was lucky enough to be recently asked along to a behind-the-scenes visit to the set of quiz show Bridge of Lies. As I routinely sit in disbelief watching contestants get simple answers wrong, I thought 'this is going to be a piece of cake'. How wrong I was…The set looked even more dramatic in person, with the iconic bridge looming under intense lighting. The intensity was real from the moment I walked into the studio. The buzzing cameras, the dramatic music, it was just like it looks on TV, but ten times more immersive in person. And at the centre of it all was host Ross Kemp – every bit as intense and focused as you would expect. His presence alone could make your pulse spike. I was put in a team of five to complete the final bridge. When Ross called my name, I stepped forward. Then came the three statements I had to face: Miley Cyrus is older than Taylor Swift Levi Strauss designed the small jean pocket to hold a watch The River Exe flows through the Wye Valley The format is simple but deceptive: three statements, one correct step forward at a time. But under pressure, with studio lights blazing and all the production staff's eyes on you, even the most confident answers can feel uncertain. I chose the first statement, believing Miley Cyrus was older than Taylor Swift. I took a step forward and was met with a red light. Incorrect. The bridge had beaten me. Of course, I knew the correct answer, in hindsight, but the pressure got to me. I'll be honest, it stung. I was gutted. But weirdly, I was also buzzing. The rush of stepping out there, the challenge, the drama – it was brilliant. Kemp, best known for his acting and hard-hitting documentary work, brings an unmistakable energy to the show. In person, he's completely in command of the room. But what really struck me was how genuinely warm and lovely he was off-camera. Despite the intense atmosphere he helps create on-screen, he made time for us, and his support behind the scenes helped calm the nerves of many contestants, myself included, and made the entire experience more enjoyable. He even welled up talking to me about a contestant who was now able to buy Christmas presents for her children after her success on the show. Behind the scenes, the show runs like clockwork. Every camera movement, lighting change, and sound cue is timed to perfection. It gave me a whole new appreciation for the scale and effort involved in producing what viewers see at home. Was being on Bridge of Lies scary? Absolutely. Nerve-wracking? Without question. I may not have made it across the bridge. But I walked away with a good story to tell, and I also have a lot more sympathy for those poor contestants that I used to shout at on my TV at home. Bridge of Lies and Celebrity Bridge of Lies are both produced by STV Studios and commissioned by the BBC. Celebrity Bridge of Lies returns to BBC One and iPlayer for a brand new series on Saturday, May 3. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Huge RTE shake-up as hours of TV replaced in sudden move in days for special programming after Pope Francis' death
RTE have made some major changes to their TV schedule to allow for special programming following the death of Pope Francis. The leader of the Catholic Church, 88, . 2 Pope Francis will be laid to rest this Saturday Credit: AP:Associated Press 2 RTE One will be covering the Pope's funeral have around gathered around the world to mourn the loss of their leader and . The coffin has been taken into St Peter's Basilica for the public to view and pay their respects. The morning with a mass in St Peter's Square in Vatican City in Rome, with the service scheduled to begin at 10am local time. The service will be led by the dean of the College of Cardinals and is expected to draw top world leaders who will join thousands of mourners from across the globe for the historic event. read more on pope francis RTE has had to make some changes to their TV schedule to air the funeral. Live coverage from Vatican City of the funeral of Pope Francis will be shown on RTE One at 8.30am on Saturday, April 26. The four-hour programme will be presented by David McCullagh, Sharon Ní Bheoláin and Áine Lawlor. At 12.30pm, coverage of the Pope's visit to Ireland will be aired until One O'Clock News. read more on the irish sun Due to the schedule changes, While Ros na Rún, Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators and Celebrity Bridge of Lies will be completely axed from Saturday's schedule. Pope Francis' coffin transferred to St. Peter's Basilica President President Higgins signed the book of condolences for the Pope at the Apostolic Nunciature on the Navan Road in After signing the book, President Higgins said he signed on behalf of the people of He said he met Pope Francis five times in his lifetime and values and appreciates all of those conversations. IRISH BLESSING President Higgins added: 'I think back to the discussions we had and his ability to embrace the suffering of the poor and the marginalised. 'The Pope's vision was wider than many people in politics and public life.' Earlier, former taoiseach Mr Varadkar, who was taoiseach from 2017 to 2020 and again from 2022 to 2024, met Francis during the The former In 2023, Francis stated that laws criminalising homosexuality were 'unjust' and that 'being homosexual isn't a crime'. The pontiff visited Ireland for two days in August 2018, which included a visit to Knock, a meeting with victims of clerical abuse, and a visit to a homeless centre run by the Capuchin Fathers.
Glasgow Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Hit BBC game show returns to Glasgow screens – here's when
Returning for its third season on Saturday, May 3, the show challenges celebrity teams to cross the notorious bridge by stepping only on the truths and avoiding the lies. With each correct step, they edge closer to winning cash for good causes. READ MORE: EasyJet launches 2026 holidays from Glasgow Airport to 160 destinations Following its success in spring 2024, with viewing figures peaking at 2.3 million, the new series has been extended to 10 episodes. READ MORE: Scottish TikTok in uproar after baby named this common Scots insult READ MORE: Huge techno festival set to release final tickets this week Kicking things off, the premiere will feature a star-studded team of beloved UK presenters: Matt Allwright, Kaye Adams, Ade Adepitan, and Charlotte Hawkins of Good Morning Britain. Together, they'll face a series of high-pressure challenges as they attempt to navigate the truth-twisting bridge. Catch Celebrity Bridge of Lies on BBC One, Saturday nights—don't miss the drama, the laughs, and the lies!
