http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/ http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/bring-back-jedward-rte-suffers-viewer-slump-for-eurovision-semi-29275220.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/bring-back-jedward-rte-suffers-viewer-slump-for-eurovision-semi-29275220.html THEIR quiffs and questionable dance moves may be forgotten by some. TV & Radio Fri, 17 May 2013 14:12:59 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/the-fall-unsettling-unnerving-ive-fallen-for-this-crime-drama-29276430.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/the-fall-unsettling-unnerving-ive-fallen-for-this-crime-drama-29276430.html Although RTé had only minor involvement in the new thriller serial, The Fall, it was allowed to show the first episode a night before the BBC One screening – an unusual and magnanimous gesture by its makers given that this looks set to be the best British television drama for quite some time. TV & Radio Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/sir-bruce-signs-up-for-strictly-29274927.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/sir-bruce-signs-up-for-strictly-29274927.html Sir Bruce Forsyth has ended speculation by signing up for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing. TV & Radio Fri, 17 May 2013 11:41:55 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/darrens-not-back-from-the-dead-confirms-lovehate-boss-29272464.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/darrens-not-back-from-the-dead-confirms-lovehate-boss-29272464.html Love/ Hate fans were shocked and delighted when hoodie loving gangster Darren returned to the filming lot. Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2013 13:52:28 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/falling-for-the-tense-new-belfastbased-thriller-29274093.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/falling-for-the-tense-new-belfastbased-thriller-29274093.html Hannibal Tuesday, Sky Living, 10pm TV & Radio Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/only-hope-survives-as-rte-refuses-to-give-up-after-latest-eurovision-flop-29279418.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/only-hope-survives-as-rte-refuses-to-give-up-after-latest-eurovision-flop-29279418.html RTE HAS defended Ireland's Eurovision result and insisted that, despite finishing in last place, an act will be sent to compete in the song contest next year. TV & Radio Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/rte-newsreader-brings-casual-friday-to-a-new-level-29275098.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/rte-newsreader-brings-casual-friday-to-a-new-level-29275098.html Viewers tuned in to Morning Ireland were forced to do a double take when newsreader Susan Jackson delivered the headlines in a hoodie. TV & Radio Fri, 17 May 2013 12:48:33 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/swedish-adele-face-behind-eurovisions-bumbling-ebu-character-lynda-woodruff-29275044.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/swedish-adele-face-behind-eurovisions-bumbling-ebu-character-lynda-woodruff-29275044.html SHE’S proved incredibly popular during this year’s Eurovision, but fake EBU character Lynda Woodruff is actually played by one of Sweden’s most successful singers. TV & Radio Fri, 17 May 2013 12:31:51 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/ryan-dolan-watches-second-semi-final-with-swedens-robin-stjernberg-29274939.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/ryan-dolan-watches-second-semi-final-with-swedens-robin-stjernberg-29274939.html IN a major boost to his Eurovision quest, Ireland’s Ryan Dolan was asked to watch last night’s semi final with host country Sweden’s singer Robin Stjernberg. TV & Radio Fri, 17 May 2013 11:49:27 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/ireland-selected-to-perform-last-in-eurovision-final-29274689.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/ireland-selected-to-perform-last-in-eurovision-final-29274689.html IRELAND will perform last in this year’s Eurovision final after being selected by producers to close the show in Malmo. Entertainment Fri, 17 May 2013 09:39:26 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/corries-kevin-webster-in-court-today-over-sex-offences-29274527.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/corries-kevin-webster-in-court-today-over-sex-offences-29274527.html Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell will appear in court later for a further hearing over alleged child sex offences TV & Radio Fri, 17 May 2013 07:25:52 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/let-sleeping-giants-lie-irish-eurovision-delegation-stood-up-by-sleeping-ukrainian-giant-29274521.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/let-sleeping-giants-lie-irish-eurovision-delegation-stood-up-by-sleeping-ukrainian-giant-29274521.html THE old phrase ‘let sleeping giants lie’ proved true in Malmo yesterday after the Irish delegation were stood up by Ukraine’s real life giant. TV & Radio Fri, 17 May 2013 06:58:10 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/star-of-hidehi-sitcom-dies-aged-72-29274116.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/star-of-hidehi-sitcom-dies-aged-72-29274116.html The 'Hi-de-Hi!' actor Paul Shane, pictured, died yesterday at the age of 72 following a short illness, his agent said. TV & Radio Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/ryans-bodhran-players-drum-up-irish-support-29274122.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/ryans-bodhran-players-drum-up-irish-support-29274122.html A HEAVILY tattooed pair of bodhran players are drumming up huge support in Malmo ahead of tomorrow's Eurovision finals. TV & Radio Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/eurovision-semi-final-2-ones-to-watch-29271857.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/eurovision-semi-final-2-ones-to-watch-29271857.html SO with Ireland safely qualified for Saturday’s final, we can relax tonight and check out the competition. TV & Radio Thu, 16 May 2013 09:18:36 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/it-may-not-be-the-holy-medal-ryan-dolans-topless-backing-dancers-star-attraction-of-irish-entry-29271859.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/it-may-not-be-the-holy-medal-ryan-dolans-topless-backing-dancers-star-attraction-of-irish-entry-29271859.html IT’S worlds away Dana and ‘All kinds of Everything’ – but it appears Ryan Dolan’s topless backing dancers are the star attraction in Malmo. TV & Radio Thu, 16 May 2013 08:55:09 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/p-diddy-tweets-claiming-he-will-appear-on-downton-abbey-false-29271733.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/p-diddy-tweets-claiming-he-will-appear-on-downton-abbey-false-29271733.html Music mogul and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs will not be appearing on drama "Downton Abbey," US broadcaster PBS said, despite tweets saying he would be joining the hit show's upcoming season. TV & Radio Thu, 16 May 2013 07:41:56 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/eurovision-semi-1-how-we-rate-the-ten-qualifiers-29268997.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/eurovision-semi-1-how-we-rate-the-ten-qualifiers-29268997.html LAST night we saw the first ten qualifiers for this year's Eurovision final, now we cast a critical eye over the performances. TV & Radio Wed, 15 May 2013 08:39:05 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/leanne-moore-hoping-third-time-lucky-as-she-sings-backing-vocals-for-ryan-dolan-29265822.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/leanne-moore-hoping-third-time-lucky-as-she-sings-backing-vocals-for-ryan-dolan-29265822.html THIS will be her third year in a row taking to the Eurovision stage, and Limerick’s Leanne Moore will be hoping it’s third time lucky as she sings backing vocals for Ryan Dolan tonight. TV & Radio Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:43 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/ryan-dolan-hoping-linda-martins-malmo-magic-rubs-off-as-eurovision-semi-final-looms-29265488.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/ryan-dolan-hoping-linda-martins-malmo-magic-rubs-off-as-eurovision-semi-final-looms-29265488.html IRELAND’S Ryan Dolan gave a faultless performance for the Eurovision juries last night in Malmo ahead of tonight’s semi final. TV & Radio Tue, 14 May 2013 09:03:53 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/victoria-swaps-ballykissangel-for-vampires-kiss-29263798.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/victoria-swaps-ballykissangel-for-vampires-kiss-29263798.html IT'S her biggest overseas role yet and US audiences have been given a glimpse of what to expect from Irish actress Victoria Smurfit in the forthcoming drama 'Dracula'. TV & Radio Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/ryan-puts-on-faultless-eurovision-show-ahead-of-semifinal-29263853.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/ryan-puts-on-faultless-eurovision-show-ahead-of-semifinal-29263853.html IRELAND'S Ryan Dolan has given a faultless performance for the Eurovision juries ahead of tonight's semi-final. TV & Radio Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/homeland-star-damian-lewis-gets-ready-for-next-installment-29262340.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/homeland-star-damian-lewis-gets-ready-for-next-installment-29262340.html Actor has said he is ready to return to film the third series of the drama where he plays a marine. TV & Radio Mon, 13 May 2013 12:18:26 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/house-of-cards-kevin-spacey-to-lecture-top-tv-executives-29262280.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/house-of-cards-kevin-spacey-to-lecture-top-tv-executives-29262280.html Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has been chosen to give an annual keynote speech to TV executives - about how his latest hit show bypassed television channels. TV & Radio Mon, 13 May 2013 11:51:08 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/of-all-the-dramas-in-all-the-world-rt-buys-this-one-29258287.html http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/of-all-the-dramas-in-all-the-world-rt-buys-this-one-29258287.html In case you hadn't noticed, the last decade or so has been a golden age for American and European television dramas, and one would suppose that RTé's acquisitions people are mindful of that when selecting which of them to show on our home screens. Yet there's scant evidence that they pay any heed to the wealth of superior dramas that are available to them. TV & Radio Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100