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Irish Independent
19 hours ago
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- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming choices: A Bruce Springsteen evening, House of Gucci and Bono's Stories of Surrender
Pick of the week: Bruce Springsteen Night BBC Two, from 8.30pm Here's a treat for fans of 'the Boss' – an entire evening dedicated to the man himself and his amazing songs. It begins with Bruce Springsteen at the BBC, a delve into the broadcaster's archive for clips featuring the performer in action. It's followed at 9.30pm by arguably the programme of the night – When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain, a brand-new documentary exploring his first tour on this side of the Atlantic. Springsteen was just 26 when he arrived in London in November 1975 for sold-out performances at the Hammersmith Odeon, during which he played tracks from his then new album Born to Run. However, in an interview recorded for the programme, he reveals how disappointed he was – with himself: 'I went to a party that was supposed to celebrate my triumph, but I felt I'd been terrible and so I was embarrassed to even go in... I had PTSD from the first Hammersmith show!' Celebrity fans Michael Palin, Rob Brydon, Sting and Peter Gabriel, as well as E Street Band member Stevie Van Zandt, are on hand to offer their opinions. Afterwards, at 10.35pm, there's a chance to see the gig itself ahead of Bruce Springsteen: A Secret History at 12.45am, in which the Boss can once again be heard discussing his life and career. Finally, the night ends with Blinded by the Light at 1.45am, which charts the teen years of an avid fan. Returning to Silence RTÉ One, 5.30pm Comedian Tommy Tiernan and Myozan Kodo Kilroy, a priest at the Dublin Zen Centre, discuss the benefits of Zen Buddhist meditation, revealing how it has given their lives a positive boost, awakening an inner peace crucial to their wellbeing. Britain's Got Talent: Live Final Virgin Media One, 7pm It's time to find out who will be this year's winner. But first, those remaining in the competition perform once again in front of the judges including Alesha Dixon, each desperate to win the cash prize and a chance to appear at the Royal Variety Performance. RTÉ2, 7pm ADVERTISEMENT We're off to the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, for the final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. PSG's one and only previous appearance in the showpiece match came in 2020, when they lost to Bayern Munich. Can they finally lift the trophy, or will three-time winners Inter prove too strong? House of Gucci RTÉ One, 9.20pm Ridley Scott's outlandish true-life drama focuses on the marriage between the fashion house's heir and an ambitious woman from humble origins. It begins as a love story, but spirals into disaster. Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino star. The Blues Brothers TG4, 9.40pm Star-studded comedy with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as criminal siblings who reform their old band and hit the road in the hope of raising the money needed to save the orphanage where they grew up. However, chaos follows them everywhere they go. Dept. Q Netflix, streaming now DCI Carl Morck may be an excellent investigator, but there's no hiding from the fact that he's a terrible co-worker. There's the small matter of his scathing sarcasm, which has left him without a single friend in the Edinburgh police force. Then there's the rather more serious issue of him having fatally shot a young officer and permanently injured his partner. Unsurprisingly enough, following this tragic turn of events, Morck is relegated to Department Q: a cold-case unit which was created as a publicity stunt. Although the force is thrilled to see Carl go, he soon sets about assembling a group of outcasts who are all keen to prove themselves. Yes, it does sound a bit like Slow Horses, which is quite the gauntlet for Netflix to throw. Only time will tell if it's worthy of comparison. With yer man from Leap Year (Matthew Goode) essentially playing a hybrid of Gary Oldman's Jackson Lamb and Jack Lowden's River Cartwright, I wouldn't hold my breath. Bono: Stories of Surrender Apple TV+, streaming now Behold Bono's one-man stage show, exploring the personal experiences that have shaped him as a son, father, husband and activist. Oh, and as one of the planet's biggest rock stars. If Owen Wilson's signature shtick is more to your liking, The Stick lands Wednesday. Good Boy Prime Video, streaming now In order to combat crime in a perilous underworld, a group of former medal-winning athletes exchange the podium for police badges. In an exciting, action-packed ride, Yun Dong-ju (Park Bo-gum) and his group battle a formidable criminal syndicate. Also on Prime Video, we have season 2 of The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, courtesy of producers Maya Rudolph and Natasha Lyonne. The Better Sister Prime Video, streaming now D'you know what society needs? More portrayals of women being pitted against each other. Based on Alafair Burke's novel, however, this eight-part thriller attempts to turn things. When media executive Chloe (Jessica Biel) and her estranged sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) are reunited after a murder, they must unravel long-buried family secrets to uncover the truth. A Widow's Game Netflix, streaming now Picture it: August 2017. In a Valencia parking lot, a man is found stabbed seven times. The city's Homicide Group, led by a veteran inspector, races to solve the case, which appears to be a crime of passion. Their investigation soon takes a shocking turn, pointing to an unlikely suspect: Maje, the victim's seemingly sweet and stoic widow, married to him for less than a year. Mission: Impossible Fest Disney+, streaming now
Irish Independent
19 hours ago
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- Irish Independent
‘Lots of colour, great atmosphere': Sunshine returns to Bord Bia Bloom as thousands turn out for second day
While the opening day had been hit by rain, 'real Bloom weather' as some called it, returned yesterday and brought with it a smell of sunscreen in the air. It was the first day of Bloom for Aisling Newe, from Co Galway, who praised the 'vibes' and the exhibits on display. 'I'm loving the show gardens – judging them as if I know, like an expert here. But they're really good, to see what they could do with such small spaces. It's really inspiring.' She found the Bee Happy wildlife garden – which won a silver medal and was the winning garden on RTÉ One's Super Garden – the most inspiring. Ms Newe said she came to the festival for a 'bit of inspiration for the future'. 'I don't have green fingers, but I like to think I have. I love a lot of indoor plants, so I am interested in plants… I'd love a really nice garden like this.' Fionnuala and Emmet Savage from Dublin, who were wandering through the gardens with two big bags of plants, most definitely do have green fingers. 'I can't believe the amount of vendors since I was here first, which was probably about six or seven years ago,' Mr Savage said. 'Feels like it's about 10 times larger than the first time we were here, between food and natural producers, and then, of course, plants. 'I enjoyed walking through the model gardens, but I just enjoy walking through the place and absorbing the summer atmosphere.' His wife, Fionnuala, who was looking for gardening inspiration, said: 'It's elevated again this year. More space, bigger, and everything is just fabulous. Very impressive.' ADVERTISEMENT The best show garden for Anita Deane and Margaret Deane Carolan was Nature's Symphony: Celebrating Organic Growth, which pays homage to the Bloom patron, President Michael D Higgins. 'The Michael D Higgins garden is fabulous, you can smell seaweed,' Ms Deane Carolan said. 'Lots of colour, great atmosphere.' Always the biggest attraction of the festival, the 21 show gardens were all designed with sustainability in mind and incorporating environmental measures. Many visitors admiring them were chatting with their designers and asking for gardening advice. The Repak Most Sorted Garden won the overall large garden category award and was very popular with the public, and designer James Purdy said winning the gold feels like a 'recognition for your hard work'. 'It's not normal to put wine bottles, crushed cans and old brick in a garden and make it look beautiful. So I'm glad I've got it over the line well,' he said. In his garden, he wanted to 'look for the beauty in recycled, refined and reused materials'. Another winner was The European Commission's Renewed Blooms Garden, designed by David Negus from Suffolk, England, who won the overall medium garden category award. It is his first time at Bloom, and he said it felt 'surreal' to win the award for his garden, which features a discarded railway track. 'When you're self-employed, like I am, it's actually really nice, because I haven't got anyone telling me if I'm doing well. It's just me, my own brain,' he said. 'So it's really nice to do an event like this and say: 'Oh, I kind of know what I'm doing'. It kind of reaffirms that.' Designer Alan Rudden, who created The Pot Gallery Garden, won the overall small garden category award – his ninth gold medal in 10 years of attending the festival. The Rainbow Brick Balcony Garden, designed by Gary Kirwan as a tribute to Lego, and the How To Train Your Dragon Garden, designed by Tunde Perry and Barry Kavanagh, were especially popular among the visitors. Benny Magennis, from Co Monaghan, designed The Early Bird Catches the Worm garden, sponsored by the Marie Keating Foundation, and won a silver-gilt award. 'Bloom is a great day out. It's very inspiring for people. They're asking for advice all the time. That's all part of it,' Mr Magennis said.
RTÉ News
a day ago
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- RTÉ News
Sunday's Fair City: 'I have had it with you!'
Melanie unleashes the fury and Joan is on the receiving end in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player. She lets fly after being scolded for a small mistake by her boss. "I mean, you had one job," says Joan. "One job?!" shouts Melanie. "Are you trying to be funny?!" "Pardon?" says Joan. "I was busy enough with my own work," Melanie replies. "And then you send me off in a cab chasing paperwork when all I want to do is shift this never-ending pile of crap off my desk! One job, Joan?!" "Melanie, we are all busy," says Joan, raising her voice. "No, look at me - look at me!" Melanie continues. "I am one person. I have had it with you, Joan! Do you hear me?!" Fans can watch what happens next on Sunday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player at 8:30pm.
Irish Independent
a day ago
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- Irish Independent
Colin Farrell to narrate new RTÉ documentary series about the history of Ireland
The RTÉ series From The Small Island was shot on location in 17 countries, including Ireland, Barbados, Belgium, Singapore, Switzerland, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. It aims to tell the story of the Irish people, with the first episode going back to the ancient Céide Fields and the earliest settlers, including the discovery of the remains of a baby with the Down Syndrome gene who was cared for over 5,000 years ago. The series will also touch on the Viking invasions, the Christianisation of Ireland and the modern day. It will also include the television debut of the face of 'Rathlin Man', a 4,000-year-old ancestor whose face was reconstructed using cutting-edge DNA technology, the history of the first written reference to hurling and forgotten Irish explorers. The programme will also touch on the 'darker chapters of Irish history', from cannibalism and plague to Irish involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. A Mayo-born general who rose through the ranks to lead the Argentinian army will also have his story told alongside the tale of the Irish-language printing press in Leuven, Belgium, and the Longford priest who heard the final confession of King Louis XVI. From That Small Island - The Story of the Irish, which is produced by the team behind 1916: The Irish Rebellion, will premier on Sunday 8 June at 6.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. According to the promotional material, the show will answer the questions: 'Who are the Irish? Where did they come from? Why does the world turn green every St Patrick's Day?' It is created by writer and fimmaker Bríona Nic Dhiarmada and directed by Rachael Moriarty and Peter Murphy, while actor Colin Farrell is the narrator. It will also feature an original score from Irish composer Colm Mac Con Iomaire.
RTÉ News
a day ago
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- RTÉ News
Colin Farrell traces 8,000 years of Irish history in new series on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
Colin Farrell narrates From That Small Island - The Story of the Irish, a new four-part documentary series coming to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player next month. Premiering on Sunday 8 June at 6:30pm, the series will bring to life "the extraordinary story of the Irish people, from the island's very first inhabitants to the global diaspora that now numbers over 80 million people". From That Small Island is created by the writer and filmmaker Bríona Nic Dhiarmada and produced by the award-winning team behind 1916: The Irish Rebellion. Along with filming across the island of Ireland, the programme makers have also travelled "from Barbados to Belgium, Singapore to Switzerland, UAE to the United States". "In the first episode, viewers are taken back to the ancient Céide Fields and introduced to the earliest settlers, including the remarkable discovery of the remains of a baby with the Down Syndrome gene, cared for and breastfed over 5,000 years ago," says the team. "The series then moves through millennia, from the Viking invasions and Christianisation of Ireland to the modern era, all while spotlighting personal stories and seldom-told truths." Highlights from the series include: The television debut of the face of 'Rathlin Man', a 4,000-year-old ancestor whose face was reconstructed using cutting-edge DNA technology. The first written reference to hurling. Darker chapters of Irish history, from cannibalism and plague to Irish involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Forgotten Irish explorers: a Galway man on Columbus's 1492 voyage and two more on Magellan's circumnavigation. A Mayo-born general who rose through the ranks to lead the Argentinian army. The Irish-language printing press in Leuven, Belgium, and the Longford priest who heard the final confession of King Louis XVI. From That Small Island - The Story of the Irish is a COCO Content production written and produced by Bríona Nic Dhiarmada and directed by Rachael Moriarty and Peter Murphy. It begins on Sunday 8 June on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
