The sinking of the Belgrano in the Falklands War, the true story of the Free Willy orca and a conspiracy theory surrounding Avril Lavigne also feature
Podcast review: The former RTÉ broadcaster’s new show plays to his strengths – but it’ll need to push him out of his comfort zone
Children’s titles take up 19 of top 20, as Rooney’s latest novel is most borrowed adult title
The British television personality and children’s author made the remarks during the recording of an episode of the ITV show, according to a leaked transcript
Waterman starred in TV show after he found fame as cop George Carter in The Sweeney
After capturing the hearts of the nation, Adam is now the inspiration for a new book
Marked uplift in reading enjoyment levels during pandemic
Film review: Sky makes a complete pig’s ear of a street-hustler take on Oliver Twist
Caricatures of black people fuel a culture of abuse from boardrooms to classrooms
Patrick Freyne: Lovesick individuals are treated a little differently in First Dates Hotel
Acclaimed television adaptation helps Irish author knock David Walliams off UK top spot
Jennifer O'Connell: We all love our kids, but had we forgotten how to enjoy them?
Kate Allinson and Kay Featherstone on sudden success as slimming-recipe writers
Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions: Union Jack thrones, dancing beefeaters, someone dressed like the queen. Maybe it is the queen
Solar Bones by Irish author Mike McCormack library users’ most popular adult book
Fed up of her work going uncredited in children’s books, Sarah McIntyre decided to act
Transcript: Murdered woman’s mother Mary Coll and sister Jacqueline Connolly speak out
The hypnotist and author says he taught others to become thin, confident, smart, rich, but only recently sorted his own life
The choreographer’s Swan Lake has been upending convention, and thrilling audiences, for 25 years
If you imagine Varadkar as too corporate, Ryan Tubridy’s interview won’t change your mind
Review: The 60th anniversary programme shows it’s still based Best-of-British principles
The London eatery to the stars will have a 200-seat restaurant on Dublin's Dawson Street and two courses for €20
Frankie Boyle goes to Russia ahead of the World Cup, plus the final of Britain’s Got Talent
Most popular books borrowed include ‘Echoland’ by Joe Joyce and Roald Dahl classic ‘The BFG’
Paul McGrath marks his anniversary on ‘Ray D’Arcy’, while Trinny Woodall appears on the ‘Late Late’
Claire Throssell’s sons were burnt to death by her husband Darren Sykes
Tributes paid to the Oscar-nominated maker of three James Bond films
An education scheme is helping children see writers as living, breathing people rather than mythical beats
Trustee quits UK education department; Great Ormond Street returns donations
Hostesses told to wear skimpy black outfits at men-only black tie charity dinner in London
Exclusive night at a lap-dancing club among the prizes auctioned at Presidents Club dinner
Buyers are circling the bookseller, which could be worth £200m
David Walliam’s children’s story works like a memory game through the eyes of Generation X
Book about Irish country girl in the Big Smoke pips children’s author to top slot
JK Rowling’s series became an unprecedented force which still has an effect
British politician George Galloway is to write a children’s book. Celebrity alone will not sell his efforts to such discerning readers
Comedic actor who played Manuel in ‘Fawlty Towers’ dies at London care home aged 86
Irish authors reveal what Roald Dahl’s books mean to them – both as readers and as writers
Comedian and writer of Royle Family sitcom and creator of Mrs Merton character loses battle with cancer
The plight of native speakers may pale in comparison to others but does not make it any more trivial
Girls from Presentation Secondary School were placed fourth out of nine performers
‘One of the funniest writers and performers Britain has ever produced’ - Jennifer Saunders
From rapping farmers to dead horse songs the weirdly wonderful prevailed this year
Illustrations are a touchstone of children’s literature. Here is a potted guide to the artists behind some of the best-loved stories
Resist the urge to push your fists into your eyes and rotate them furiously - yes it is that mutt from Britain’s Got Talent on your cinema screen
Star of ‘The Young Ones’ was known for an array of manic, madcap characters
The rewards of being a writer outweigh the wages she earned as a Manhattan lawyer
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
