Naomi Alderman’s casual tone is such a contrast to the more incisive narrative voice in her fiction that this book doesn’t feel as if it was written by the same person
Author, DJ, podcaster – the roles may change, but the pre-Christmas pilgrimage to west Kerry is non-negotiable
The Dublin-born presenter of Woman’s Hour on missing the spontaneity of going out dancing, her strongest childhood memory, and her biggest career regret
The still-bubbling controversy around Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me is the subject of a fine BBC podcast
Continuing inquiries in relation to incident that happened last year, police say
New six-part series will see return of Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Will Donald Trump sue? And is public service broadcasting doomed?
November 16th-21st highlights: including Michael D Higgins: Ireland’s Ninth President, The Death of Bunny Munro, and Daddy Issues
Broadcaster investigating fresh allegations about editing practices on Newsnight programme
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Trump threatened legal action against the BBC for its editing of a speech he made in 2021
This is nature film-making at its best. But it is in the field of narrative storytelling that Kingdom excels
Montrose can learn from the crisis in London, as Trump lawsuit threat and febrile political climate show how any mistake can be seized upon
Does Trump have a reputation to defend where January 6th is concerned? A crowdfunding campaign may be in order
Tim Davie cites ‘weaponisation’ as board considers approach to Trump threat of lawsuit
To dismantle the BBC would constitute an act of extraordinary self-harm
Dossier highlighted concerns over the broadcaster’s impartiality
Broadcaster admits ‘error of judgment’ in Panorama edit of Trump’s speech in January 2021
Tim Davie stepped down amid controversy over editing of Donald Trump speech to make it look like he had explicitly encouraged Capitol riots
It follows criticism over bias at the corporation, including in the way it edited a US president Donald Trump speech
The presenter said she was ‘very angry’ when she found out, but feels in a ‘much more positive place’
Television: Show risked meddling with a winning formula, but it proved every bit as as absorbing as the regular version
From Celia’s fart and Alan’s betrayal to Nick’s ‘puzzle ninja’ scene, here are the best bits
November 2nd-7th highlights: including Trackers: The People v The Banks, All Her Fault and Pluribus
Buckingham Palace confirmed removal of peerages and end of lease on Royal Lodge dwelling for brother of king
This is her life: the RTÉ presenter on loving her job, her ‘red-line feminist issue’ and how the death of her sister Anne changed everything
Television: If ever you wanted a reminder that even mildly famous people are nothing like the rest of us, Celebrity Traitors has proved it
Man allegedly demanded to speak to him while carrying a hammer, court hears
October 26th-31st: Hector Ó hEochagáin Down Under, plus Trigger Point, Down Cemetery Road, The Unreal and The Witcher
Former vice-president dismisses placing her as an outsider to win a place on Democratic White House ticket for 2028
Adaption of Rónán Hession’s book puts real Irish life on the screen without any compulsion to call attention to itself
The broadcaster is seeking proposals for sitcoms that are ‘accessible, inclusive, mainstream’ and funny. What could go wrong?
‘The continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family,’ Andrew said
She didn’t go quietly either, squaring up to the veteran broadcaster at the second round table
Some people hate laughter. But Norton’s chatshow loyalists will be relieved by the BBC’s new deal
The former Sinn Féin and DUP MPs have made a BBC Northern Ireland podcast on the thorny subject
Taylor Swift gave first TV interview to Norton the same day as her latest album release The Life Of a Showgirl
Teacher, politician and Irish-language enthusiast wrote dramas that reflected on the wider politics of Northern Ireland
Patricia Routledge was best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances
Actor played Mickey Pearce in 20 episodes of BBC comedy series between 1983 and 2003
Television: BBC show is in danger of becoming another generic cop caper, with a side-serving of Dublin gangland sensationalism
Bill Murray is joined by celebrity friends as he tackles breathtaking golf courses in new Off Course series
Triumph of Steve Coogan’s great comedy character rests on his slow evolution, moments of pathos and the canny avoidance of low-hanging fruit (Brexit)
September 28th-October 3rd highlights: including The Walsh Sisters; How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge); and Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Patrolling Belfast’s mean streets in BBC’s Blue Lights, Tyrone actor Katherine Devlin has gone from rookie recruit to breakout star
The BBC passed on the show, according to Apple TV’s Europe boss. It was a mistake worthy of Slough House
The British actor learned a lot about social, religious and political upheaval in 19th-century Ireland while working on Steven Knight’s new Netflix show
Looking for a good podcast? We’ve compiled a list of our favourite series and a few one-episode wonders
September 21st-26th highlights: including Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic, The Hack, and House of Guinness
Veteran BBC journalist still gets `the pang’ to be at the heart of big stories
Stranded on Honeymoon Island isn’t a survival show so much as TV producers’ latest attempt to destroy the institution of marriage
Lucy Caldwell celebrates the undervalued art of the short story
Vincent Kearney, now RTÉ’s northern editor, complained to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
