Category Archives: Irish Television

HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST trailer released

HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST trailer released

HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST trailer released

Northern Ireland’s next big Netflix sensation arrives on our screens in February 2026, and if you loved DERRY GIRLS, you’re in for a wild ride. Lisa McGee, the BAFTA-winning creator who captured hearts with her beloved sitcom, is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST, a genre-bending comedy thriller that promises to be darker, stranger, and more unpredictable than anything she’s done before. At the heart of this twisted tale are three women bound together by childhood and circumstance: Saoirse, a chaotic TV writer barely holding it together; Robyn, a stressed-out mother of three juggling life’s endless demands; and Dara, the dependable carer who keeps everyone grounded.

They grew up together in a quiet Northern Ireland town and have remained fiercely loyal to one another through the years. But when an email arrives announcing the death of the estranged fourth member of their childhood gang, everything changes. Despite the years of silence and unresolved tension, the three friends decide to attend her wake, setting off on what McGee describes as a “dark, dangerous and hilarious odyssey through Ireland and beyond.” What begins as a simple journey to pay respects quickly spirals into something far more sinister as a series of eerie events unfold along their route across Ireland, and a dark childhood secret that’s been buried for decades threatens to claw its way to the surface.

McGee couldn’t be more excited about reuniting the creative team behind DERRY GIRLS for this ambitious new project. “We got the gang back together,” she told Netflix’s Tudum. “This is the show I’ve always wanted to make; a mash-up of my two favorite genres, mystery and comedy. We want to keep you guessing and keep you laughing. I can’t wait for you to meet Saoirse, Robyn and Dara, and go on this wild, weird adventure with them—an Irish odyssey—full of twists, turns, and arguments about eyelash extensions.” It’s that signature blend of the profound and the absurd, the terrifying and the hilarious, that makes McGee’s storytelling so distinctive. Where DERRY GIRLS found comedy in the chaos of growing up during the Troubles, HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST promises to explore the haunting power of the past and the lengths we’ll go to protect the people we love, all while delivering the sharp wit and authentic Irish sensibility that made McGee a household name.

🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬 From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor's defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other. In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST's Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend. Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice. The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby. A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans! More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he's one of the greats ✨ Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there's no one else who could have done it quite like him. This is an actor who doesn't perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you're watching acting at all. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix *

This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby`s final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created.

The gypsy king`s last move is being made. Are you ready?

More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix * This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby's final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created. The gypsy king's last move is being made. Are you ready? More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK.

Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20.

More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK. Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20. More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren`t heroes. they`re human.

Andrew Scott doesn`t do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley`s calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that`s exactly why you can`t look away.

In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles!

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren't heroes. they're human. Andrew Scott doesn't do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley's calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that's exactly why you can't look away. In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles! Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀

For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn`t just a win. It was a coronation.

More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀 For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn't just a win. It was a coronation. More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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THESE SACRED VOWS prems Feb 1

THESE SACRED VOWS prems Feb 1

THESE SACRED VOWS prems Feb 1

RTÉ has unveiled the full trailer for THESE SACRED VOWS, a darkly comic new series that promises to dissect an Irish wedding weekend gone catastrophically wrong. Written and directed by John Butler, the award-winning Irish screenwriter behind HANDSOME DEVIL and PAPI CHULO, the six-part comedy-drama arrives on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on February 1st, 2026, bringing with it a murder mystery wrapped in family dysfunction and holiday chaos.

The premise is immediately gripping: the morning after an Irish wedding on a sun-drenched Spanish island, the body of a priest is discovered floating face-down in the swimming pool of the young guests’ villa. What unfolds is not a straightforward whodunit but rather a fractured narrative that jumps backward through the wild week leading up to the tragedy, with each episode offering a fresh perspective from a different character. It’s a structure that promises both revelation and misdirection, allowing viewers to piece together what really happened while experiencing the escalating tensions, secrets, and bad decisions that culminated in death.

The cast reads like a who’s who of contemporary Irish screen talent. Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, known for his menacing turn in LOVE/HATE and his appearance in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR and AVENGERS: ENDGAME, plays the ill-fated Fr. Vincent, while Justine Mitchell, memorable from DERRY GIRLS and SMOTHER, takes on the role of Sandra, the mother of the bride navigating what should be the happiest week of her daughter’s life. Jason O’Mara, whose credits include AGENTS OF SHIELD and THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, plays Jerry, the father of the bride, presumably dealing with his own set of complications as the wedding week spirals. India Mullen, who made strong impressions in NORMAL PEOPLE and SAY NOTHING, appears as Ava, one of the wedding party guests whose perspective will help unravel the mystery.

The ensemble extends beyond these central figures to include Adam John Richardson from THE DRY, Aaron Heffernan from BRASSIC, and Mark O’Halloran, the acclaimed writer and actor behind ADAM & PAUL and GARAGE. Comedians Shane Daniel Byrne and Catherine Bohart round out the cast, suggesting the series will lean into its comedic elements even as it grapples with darker themes. Newcomer Isolt Caffrey makes her debut as Karen, one of several characters whose version of events will shape our understanding of the tragedy.

Butler’s vision for THESE SACRED VOWS appears to be an exploration of how truth is subjective, filtered through personal biases, selective memory, and self-preservation. By revisiting the same week multiple times from different vantage points, the series can peel back layers of deception and misunderstanding while also finding humor in the absurdity of destination weddings, family obligations, and the particular brand of chaos that emerges when people are removed from their daily lives and thrust into an unfamiliar setting with an open bar and high expectations. The Spanish island setting provides both gorgeous scenery and a pressure-cooker environment where tensions simmer under the Mediterranean sun.

The production represents a collaboration between RTÉ, Banijay Rights, and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, with Rob Walpole and Rebecca O’Flanagan producing for Treasure Entertainment. Executive producers include RTÉ’s Head of Drama David Crean and Director of Acquisitions and Co-Productions Dermot Horan, alongside Cathy Payne and Simon Cox for Banijay Rights and Kate McColgan for Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. The involvement of Banijay Rights suggests the series has international ambitions beyond its RTÉ debut, positioning it to reach audiences who have developed an appetite for Irish storytelling through hits like NORMAL PEOPLE, BAD SISTERS, and DERRY GIRLS.

With its blend of mystery, comedy, and ensemble drama, THESE SACRED VOWS looks set to offer something fresh in the crowded landscape of prestige television. The wedding setting provides built-in drama, while the murder mystery gives structure and propulsion to what might otherwise be a more meandering character study. Butler’s track record suggests he’ll find both heart and humor in even the darkest moments, and the cast has the range to navigate tonal shifts between farce and tragedy. Whether the series can stick its landing across six episodes remains to be seen, but the ingredients are certainly promising for anyone looking for their next binge-worthy obsession when it arrives this February.

🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬 From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor's defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other. In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST's Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend. Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice. The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby. A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans! More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he's one of the greats ✨ Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there's no one else who could have done it quite like him. This is an actor who doesn't perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you're watching acting at all. More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix *

This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby`s final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created.

The gypsy king`s last move is being made. Are you ready?

More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix * This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby's final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created. The gypsy king's last move is being made. Are you ready? More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK.

Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20.

More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK. Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20. More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren`t heroes. they`re human.

Andrew Scott doesn`t do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley`s calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that`s exactly why you can`t look away.

In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles!

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren't heroes. they're human. Andrew Scott doesn't do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley's calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that's exactly why you can't look away. In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles! Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀

For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn`t just a win. It was a coronation.

More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀 For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn't just a win. It was a coronation. More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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DANCING WITH THE STARS IRELAND returns Jan 3

DANCING WITH THE STARS IRELAND returns Jan 3

DANCING WITH THE STARS IRELAND returns Jan 3

Prepare the scoring paddles, put the tanning booth on standby and get ready to shimmy from the couch because DANCING WITH THE STARS is returning for its ninth season with enough razzle-dazzle to light up Ireland’s dreariest winter nights. The show that transformed Sunday evenings into glittering spectacles of sequins, spray tans and surprisingly competent pirouettes is back, and this time there’s a major shake-up at the judging table that has fans buzzing with anticipation.

Two-time STRICTLY COME DANCING champion Oti Mabuse has swept onto the panel as head judge, succeeding Loraine Barry who stepped down last September after eight years of score-holding glory. If you somehow missed Mabuse hoisting the glitterball trophy on the BBC’s flagship dance competition with celebrity partners Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey in 2019 and 2020, you might have caught her dispensing verdicts on DANCING ON ICE, offering witty observations as a panellist on THE MASKED DANCER, or roughing it as a campmate on I’M A CELEBRITY…GET ME OUT OF HERE! She joins returning judges Brian Redmond, Arthur Gourounlian and Karen Byrne, creating a panel that promises equal parts technical expertise and entertainment value. Her sister Motsi Mabuse also judges on STRICTLY, making the Mabuse family something of a dance dynasty.

Behind the microphone, Laura Fox steps in to co-present alongside Jennifer Zamparelli, filling the sparkly shoes of regular co-host Doireann Garrihy who’s on maternity leave. It’s a temporary arrangement but one that keeps the show’s energy bubbling as contestants stumble through their first rehearsals and eventually glide across the floor with something approaching grace.

Since launching in 2017 as the replacement for THE VOICE OF IRELAND, DANCING WITH THE STARS has become one of RTÉ’s most reliable Sunday night draws, even while working with a fraction of the budget that bankrolls STRICTLY COME DANCING, the parent format that spawned this international television phenomenon. Produced for RTÉ by ShinAwiL as part of the broadcaster’s statutory commitment to commission content from Ireland’s independent production sector, the show has proven that you don’t need British Broadcasting Corporation money to create something genuinely beloved.

What makes DANCING WITH THE STARS more than just another reality competition is its democratic soul wrapped in rhinestones. The judges’ marks represent only half the battle, with viewers wielding equal power to determine which celebrities waltz confidently into the next week and which must foxtrot sadly home. In the final, the judges step aside entirely and the public vote alone crowns the champion, creating genuine suspense that keeps phones buzzing and group chats aflame with partisan passion. It’s simultaneously a dance competition measuring technical prowess and a popularity contest rewarding personality, creating a delicious tension between merit and likability that fuels water-cooler debates nationwide.

But perhaps most importantly for its multigenerational audience sprawled across couches from Cork to Donegal, DANCING WITH THE STARS brings a touch of sparkly, unapologetic fun to Ireland’s drab winter nights when darkness falls before the workday ends and rain seems like a permanent atmospheric condition. It’s escapism in its purest form, a weekly reminder that life doesn’t always have to be serious, that celebrities willing to make fools of themselves in pursuit of a trophy deserve our affection, and that watching someone finally nail a routine they’ve butchered for three consecutive weeks can genuinely lift the spirits. As the ninth season approaches, the formula remains intact: take some famous faces, pair them with professional dancers, add judges who know a fleckeral from a botched lift, let the public weigh in, and watch Ireland fall in love all over again with the simple magic of people learning to dance.

🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬 From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor's defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other. In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST's Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend. Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice. The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby. A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans! More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he's one of the greats ✨ Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there's no one else who could have done it quite like him. This is an actor who doesn't perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you're watching acting at all. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix *

This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby`s final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created.

The gypsy king`s last move is being made. Are you ready?

More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix * This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby's final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created. The gypsy king's last move is being made. Are you ready? More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK.

Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20.

More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK. Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20. More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren`t heroes. they`re human.

Andrew Scott doesn`t do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley`s calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that`s exactly why you can`t look away.

In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles!

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren't heroes. they're human. Andrew Scott doesn't do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley's calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that's exactly why you can't look away. In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles! Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀

For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn`t just a win. It was a coronation.

More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀 For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn't just a win. It was a coronation. More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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RUN AWAY on Netflix

RUN AWAY on Netflix

RUN AWAY on Netflix

When RUN AWAY arrives on screen, adapted from Harlan Coben’s 2019 novel by his frequent collaborator Danny Brocklehurst alongside Tom Farrelly and Amanda Duke, it signals something of a shift in the streaming thriller landscape that Coben has come to dominate with algorithmic precision. This is one of his less bombastic efforts, trading in the usual baroque plot gymnastics for something more harrowing, more grounded in the kind of parental nightmare that doesn’t require secret societies or buried corpses to feel genuinely unsettling.

At its center is James Nesbitt as Simon, a father whose daughter Paige has vanished into the undertow of drug addiction, and while the role doesn’t break new ground for an actor who has made a career of playing tormented everymen, it serves as a sharp reminder that few inhabit that particular emotional territory with quite his weathered authenticity. What elevates the proceedings beyond standard missing-person melodrama is the supporting cast, particularly Tracy-Ann Oberman as Jessica, Simon’s lawyer, who brings a magnificently terrifying energy to every scene, and Ruth Jones as private investigator Elena Ravenscroft, all iron fist wrapped in velvet glove, radiating a faint but beautifully calibrated unease that lingers long after she exits the frame.

The machinery of plot unfolds across eight episodes in increasingly convoluted but surprisingly well-oiled grooves, each twist engineered to open fresh avenues of intrigue and ensure you’ll return for the next installment, which is precisely how these things are built to function in the streaming era even if we pretend we’ve been unshackled from the tyranny of appointment television. Simon, against the wishes of his wife Ingrid, played by a woefully underused Minnie Driver who spends much of the series comatose in an ICU bed while dialogue so hackneyed it would disgrace CASUALTY plays out above her inert form, continues his secret search for Paige despite the official wisdom that addicts must hit rock bottom before they can be saved.

The first episode closes with the kind of calculated revelation that defines Coben’s approach: Paige’s brother at university with her busking guitar stashed in his room, Elena discovering that Henry’s last Instagram post before his alleged two-week holiday came from Paige herself, all those familiar notes of dum-dum-dah that once would have kept us waiting seven days and now simply keep us clicking through to the next hour. We mock the formula even as we submit to it, because Coben has perfected the art of the ratings banker, the dependable machine that converts recognizable faces and competent craft into engagement metrics, and RUN AWAY, for all its modest ambitions and occasionally creaky dialogue, delivers exactly what it promises: a sleek, functional thriller that understands the difference between innovation and reliability, and has long since chosen the latter.

🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬 From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor's defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other. In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST's Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend. Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice. The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby. A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans! More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he's one of the greats ✨ Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there's no one else who could have done it quite like him. This is an actor who doesn't perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you're watching acting at all. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix *

This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby`s final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created.

The gypsy king`s last move is being made. Are you ready?

More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix * This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby's final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created. The gypsy king's last move is being made. Are you ready? More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK.

Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20.

More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK. Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20. More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren`t heroes. they`re human.

Andrew Scott doesn`t do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley`s calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that`s exactly why you can`t look away.

In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles!

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren't heroes. they're human. Andrew Scott doesn't do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley's calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that's exactly why you can't look away. In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles! Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀

For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn`t just a win. It was a coronation.

More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀 For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn't just a win. It was a coronation. More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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Andrew Scott on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW

Andrew Scott on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW

Andrew Scott on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW

In a recent conversation with Drew Barrymore, actor Andrew Scott shared intimate details about his journey from childhood challenges to becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved performers. Before his acclaimed career, Scott faced a significant speech impediment as a child. While doing commercials, he struggled with a pronounced lisp that required rigorous treatment. He underwent speech therapy that included practicing difficult tongue-twisters like “seashells, seashells on the seashore” to overcome the impediment.

Scott discussed his collaboration with Phoebe Waller-Bridge on FLEABAG, which swept awards seasons and earned him the nickname “hot priest.” He attributed the character’s appeal more to the fantasy of the forbidden priest trope than to himself personally, crediting the great chemistry he shared with Waller-Bridge.

The most profound part of the interview addressed filming WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY just six weeks after his mother’s sudden death. She passed within 24 hours of becoming ill and was someone Scott described as his best friend and hero. He initially doubted whether he could proceed with filming but ultimately decided to continue. His castmates provided extraordinary support during this difficult period. Scott described how grief manifested physically—he would fall asleep during breaks from sheer exhaustion. The experience challenged Hollywood’s cold reputation and reinforced his belief that actors, despite their quirks, are fundamentally in the “empathy game.” His colleagues’ compassion during this period left him deeply grateful and reminded him why actors have been his greatest friends throughout his career.

🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬 From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor's defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other. In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST's Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend. Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice. The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby. A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans! More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he's one of the greats ✨ Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there's no one else who could have done it quite like him. This is an actor who doesn't perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you're watching acting at all. More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix *

This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby`s final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created.

The gypsy king`s last move is being made. Are you ready?

More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix * This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby's final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created. The gypsy king's last move is being made. Are you ready? More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK.

Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20.

More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK. Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20. More info at irishfilmtv.com.

...

The best characters aren`t heroes. they`re human.

Andrew Scott doesn`t do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley`s calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that`s exactly why you can`t look away.

In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles!

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren't heroes. they're human. Andrew Scott doesn't do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley's calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that's exactly why you can't look away. In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles! Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀

For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn`t just a win. It was a coronation.

More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀 For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn't just a win. It was a coronation. More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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James Nesbitt in RUN AWAY

James Nesbitt in RUN AWAY

James Nesbitt in RUN AWAY

Your first look at Harlan Coben’s latest Netflix thriller has arrived, and it promises to unravel the dark secrets lurking behind closed doors. RUN AWAY launches January 1, 2026, continuing Coben’s tradition of kicking off the new year with edge-of-your-seat mysteries, following in the footsteps of MISSING YOU and FOOL ME ONCE. James Nesbitt, fresh from his starring role in MISSING YOU, returns to Coben’s twisted universe as Simon, a man whose seemingly perfect existence shatters when his eldest daughter Paige vanishes into the darkness.

What makes a family? What secrets do we bury to protect the people we love, and what lies do we tell ourselves to keep everything from falling apart? These are the questions at the heart of RUN AWAY, an eight-episode limited series adapted from Coben’s 2019 novel. Coben himself frames it perfectly: every time you walk past a house, there’s an entire universe unfolding behind that door, and none of us have the slightest clue what’s really happening inside. Simon thought he had it all—the loving wife, the beautiful children, the career, the picture-perfect home. Then Paige ran away, and his carefully constructed world collapsed like a house of cards.

When Simon finally finds his daughter vulnerable and strung out on drugs in a city park, it feels like a second chance, an opportunity to bring his little girl home and piece their shattered family back together. But Paige isn’t alone, and what begins as a desperate attempt at rescue explodes into shocking violence that changes everything. In the aftermath, Simon loses his daughter all over again, and his desperate search to find her will drag him into a dangerous underworld he never knew existed. The deeper he digs, the more he uncovers—untold violence, buried truths, and revelations that threaten to blow his family apart for good.

Nesbitt leads an impressive ensemble cast including Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, Alfred Enoch, and Lucian Msamati, all of whom appear in the newly released images that tease the thriller’s dark atmosphere and emotional intensity. The series promises to deliver everything fans have come to expect from Coben’s Netflix adaptations: twists that leave you reeling, family dynamics that feel uncomfortably real, and the creeping realization that the people closest to us might be the ones we know the least. This mystery is only just beginning, and when it arrives on New Year’s Day 2026, prepare to question everything you think you know about the secrets families keep.

🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬 From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor's defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other. In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST's Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend. Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice. The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby. A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans! More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he's one of the greats ✨ Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there's no one else who could have done it quite like him. This is an actor who doesn't perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you're watching acting at all. More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix *

This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby`s final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created.

The gypsy king`s last move is being made. Are you ready?

More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix * This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby's final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created. The gypsy king's last move is being made. Are you ready? More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK.

Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20.

More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK. Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20. More info at irishfilmtv.com.

...

The best characters aren`t heroes. they`re human.

Andrew Scott doesn`t do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley`s calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that`s exactly why you can`t look away.

In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles!

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren't heroes. they're human. Andrew Scott doesn't do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley's calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that's exactly why you can't look away. In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles! Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀

For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn`t just a win. It was a coronation.

More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀 For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn't just a win. It was a coronation. More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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RIVALS wins international Emmy

RIVALS wins International Emmy

RIVALS wins International Emmy

The Disney+ period comedy-drama RIVALS has claimed the top honor at this year’s International Emmy Awards, taking home the prize for best drama series in a ceremony that celebrates television excellence from productions originating outside the United States.

The series, adapted from Jilly Cooper’s beloved bonkbuster novels, features Irish actors Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit among an ensemble cast that includes David Tennant, Katherine Parkinson, and Danny Dyer. Set against the backdrop of the 1980s, RIVALS follows a group of wealthy media figures navigating ambition, rivalry, and scandal in an era of excess and transformation.

The show became an unexpected hit following its October 2024 release, captivating audiences with its sharp wit, sumptuous production design, and deliciously soapy storytelling. The series’ success has already secured its future, with a second season announced in August that will welcome Rupert Everett, known for MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING, and Hayley Atwell of AGENT CARTER into the fold. The International Emmy win solidifies RIVALS as a standout achievement in international television, proving that period drama with a contemporary edge can still capture the cultural zeitgeist and resonate with viewers hungry for glamorous escapism wrapped in biting social commentary.

🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬 From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor's defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other. In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST's Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend. Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice. The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby. A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans! More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he's one of the greats ✨ Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there's no one else who could have done it quite like him. This is an actor who doesn't perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you're watching acting at all. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix *

This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby`s final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created.

The gypsy king`s last move is being made. Are you ready?

More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix * This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby's final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created. The gypsy king's last move is being made. Are you ready? More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK.

Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20.

More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK. Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20. More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren`t heroes. they`re human.

Andrew Scott doesn`t do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley`s calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that`s exactly why you can`t look away.

In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles!

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren't heroes. they're human. Andrew Scott doesn't do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley's calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that's exactly why you can't look away. In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles! Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀

For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn`t just a win. It was a coronation.

More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀 For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn't just a win. It was a coronation. More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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MR. MERCEDES now on Netflix

MR. MERCEDES now on Netflix

MR. MERCEDES now on Netflix

Netflix has quietly dropped a crime drama that deserves far more attention than it’s getting, and if you’re someone who lives for the slow burn of a well-crafted detective story, you need to stop what you’re doing and add MR MERCEDES to your queue immediately. Originally airing on the now-defunct Audience Network back in 2017, this adaptation of Stephen King’s Bill Hodges trilogy has finally found its way to streaming, bringing with it a 91 percent Rotten Tomatoes score and the kind of dark, methodical tension that makes truly great detective fiction unforgettable.

At its core, MR MERCEDES follows retired detective Bill Hodges, a man who should be enjoying his golden years but instead finds himself psychologically terrorized by the one case he couldn’t close. A serial killer begins sending him letters and emails, taunting him about a horrific crime in which a stolen Mercedes was deliberately driven into a crowd of innocent people. What starts as psychological warfare soon escalates into something far more dangerous, forcing Hodges out of retirement and into a crusade that blurs the line between justice and obsession. The Netflix description puts it simply but effectively: a retired detective haunted by a deadly unsolved crime hunting for the merciless killer behind an intentional act of mass violence.

What elevates MR MERCEDES beyond standard crime procedural fare is its cast, a collection of actors who bring genuine weight to material that could easily veer into melodrama in lesser hands. Brendan Gleeson, fresh off his acclaimed performance in THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, anchors the series as Hodges, delivering the kind of lived-in, weary performance that makes you believe every mistake and regret etched into his character’s past. Opposite him, Harry Treadaway from PENNY DREADFUL takes on the role of Brady Hartsfield, the killer whose cat-and-mouse game with Hodges forms the show’s dark heart. Holland Taylor, known for her work in TWO AND A HALF MEN, appears as Ida Silver, while Justine Lupe, who would later gain recognition in SUCCESSION, plays Holly Gibney, a character King fans will recognize as one of his most enduring creations.

Stephen King adaptations are notoriously hit or miss, with Hollywood’s track record ranging from the sublime to the unwatchable, but MR MERCEDES belongs firmly in the former category. The series understands what makes King’s crime writing work, the way he burrows into the psychology of both hunter and hunted, the unglamorous reality of detective work, and the toll that violence takes on everyone it touches. This isn’t a show about flashy forensics or last-minute twists, though it has its share of shocking moments. Instead, it’s about obsession, guilt, and the impossible question of whether you can ever really leave your work behind when your work involves staring into the darkest corners of human nature.

For anyone who’s been craving something with more substance than the typical Netflix true crime docuseries or formulaic procedural, MR MERCEDES offers something richer and more unsettling. It’s a show that takes its time, that lets tension build in the spaces between conversations, that trusts its audience to stay invested even when the pace slows to a crawl. The fact that it comes from King’s source material is almost a bonus, what matters is that it’s simply excellent television that somehow slipped under the radar during its original run and now deserves a second chance to find the audience it should have had all along.

🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬

From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor`s defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other.

In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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🎬 THE YEAR OF ÉANNA HARDWICKE 🎬 From SAIPAN to THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to NO ORDINARY HEIST—this is the actor's defining moment. An IFTA winner. A West End star. Now a desperate man caught in a heist like no other. In cinemas THIS WEEK: a gripping true story of the infamous Northern Bank robbery. £26.5 million. Two families held hostage. No way out. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST`s Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend.

Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice.

The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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BELFAST's Jamie Dornan will host SNL UK this weekend. Dornan, known for his role in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and THE TOURIST, will front the program alongside Brit-award winning band Wolf Alice. The show marks the first British incarnation of the sketch series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and first launched in the US in 1975. Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby.

A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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In a brand-new interview, OUTLANDER star/executive producer, Caitríona Balfe, discusses THAT pivotal Season 8, Episode 3 scene where Claire saves a baby. A must-watch for OUTLANDER fans! More at irishfilmtv.com.

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✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he`s one of the greats ✨

Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there`s no one else who could have done it quite like him.

This is an actor who doesn`t perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you`re watching acting at all.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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Open post by irish_film_tv with ID 18057755624437987
✨ Brendan Gleeson just reminded us why he's one of the greats ✨ Yesterday at the London Standard Theatre Awards, Gleeson took the night for his performance in THE WEIR—and honestly? there's no one else who could have done it quite like him. This is an actor who doesn't perform. he breathes into the role. he becomes it. soul-deep, nuanced, the kind of characterisation that makes you forget you're watching acting at all. More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix *

This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby`s final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created.

The gypsy king`s last move is being made. Are you ready?

More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

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Open post by irish_film_tv with ID 18575536492016579
* THE IMMORTAL MAN now on Netflix * This is not a spinoff. This is not a revival. This is Tommy Shelby's final reckoning—the definitive end to one of the most captivating characters television has ever created. The gypsy king's last move is being made. Are you ready? More PEAKY at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK.

Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20.

More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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Fresh from his @iftaacademy LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, Ciaran Hinds returns to Irish theatres in MIDWINTER BREAK. Hinds and co-star, Leslie Mansville, deliver amazing performances - they move through this film with a kind of choreographed delicacy, two people who have built their relationship on a foundation of interlocking vulnerabilities and mutual evasions. In theatres tomorrow, Mar 20. More info at irishfilmtv.com.

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The best characters aren`t heroes. they`re human.

Andrew Scott doesn`t do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley`s calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that`s exactly why you can`t look away.

In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles!

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

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Open post by irish_film_tv with ID 17861915130656855
The best characters aren't heroes. they're human. Andrew Scott doesn't do safe. from the priest in FLEABAG to tom ripley's calculated desperation, he chooses roles that make you uncomfortable—and that's exactly why you can't look away. In a new @sxsw interview, Scott gets candid about his most famous roles! Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀

For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn`t just a win. It was a coronation.

More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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She swept the Globes. She swept the BAFTAs. And last night, Jessie Buckley swept the Oscars — becoming the first Irish woman in 98 years of Academy history to win Best Actress 🍀 For a girl from Killarney who started on a TV talent show, this wasn't just a win. It was a coronation. More Jessie Buckley Oscar glory at irishfilmtv.com.

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