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# TV

All time
# happy and glorious
The Crown to end after five seasons as Netflix reveals new Queen
Imelda Staunton will play Queen Elizabeth II for the fifth and final season.
# ask me anything
Angela Scanlon to host new entertainment show on RTÉ One
The programme will run on Saturday nights for eight weeks from March onwards.
# On the box
RTÉ announce 2020 league coverage details, starting with All-Ireland final rematch
The national broadcaster will again show some league clashes live.
# THE GREAT DEFLECTOR
Haughey meeting with TV deflector group could give them 'veneer of respectability', officials warned
The Deflector Association of Munster strongly opposed the Government’s introduction of MMDS broadcasting.
# Lyudmila Ignatenko
Wife of Chernobyl firefighter claims she did not consent to have their story told in HBO series
Lyudmila Ignatenko’s husband Vasily was one of the first firefighters to die after the disaster.
# so what's on
Here are some of the TV highlights this festive season
Derry Girls at Bake Off, Second Captains, Brendan Grace and Mrs Brown are some of the highlights of our Christmas TV schedule.
# Startups and tech
Same game, different name: Irish producers are adapting to a changing entertainment industry
Streaming giants are transforming the trade. Ireland’s creative set needs to capitalise on the opportunity.
# Christmas telly
Brendan Grace, Mrs Brown and 8 Harry Potters: A look at RTÉ and Virgin Media's Christmas schedules
You can watch all eight Harry Potter films on Virgin Media this Christmas.
# On the box
Over 1.1 million people watched Dublin's All-Ireland final replay win over Kerry
There were also record numbers for the ladies football finals on TG4.
# no joe show
RTÉ confirm All-Ireland final replay coverage as Rochford replaces Brolly
The former Mayo boss had previously featured on The Sunday Game last month.
# Tune in
Cork, Fermanagh and Limerick games to feature as RTÉ and TG4 start 2019 GAA club coverage
The action begins on the weekend of 21-22 September.
# The Deceived
Thriller from Derry Girls' creator and a gangland show set in Bray all in Virgin Media's new schedule
Love Island, Gogglebox Ireland and a new sports show are also on the bill.
# On the box
Mickey Harte: Sky's introduction to GAA has resulted in 'more insightful analysis'
The Tyrone boss dismisses the common refrain that all big games should be free-to-air.
# one sixty
From 2024, the government wants to include phones and laptops in your TV licence fee
The government said that the TV licence fee should be replaced by a new charging system.
# fanny flutters
Irish eyes could be smiling after tonight's Love Island, so here's your guide to the final
Maura Higgins and Greg O’Shea both have a chance of winning.
# On the box
Sky unveil pricing details of new package that includes BT Sport
‘Sports Extra’ will carry BT Sport and Premier Sport in Ireland, meaning a record 233 Premier League matches will be available live.
# TV
Eir customers to lose BT Sport as Sky launch new package
BT Sport and Premier Sports will now be available to Irish customers through Sky Sports Extra.
# TV fraud
Set-top boxes: Gardaí search seven premises in Cork as part of crackdown on pirate TV
Seven premises in Cork were searched by Gardaí.
# Red Carpet
TV Baftas: Success for Ireland's Fiona Shaw but disappointment for Derry Girls
Killing Eve was the big winner of the night.
# Election time
Pat Kenny says he's opposed to censoring people as he prepares to host Peter Casey debate
Kenny presented a presidential debate featuring Casey last year.
# Corrie
Coronation Street is to feature a black family for the first time in its 59-year history
The producers of the show say they hope it will make it more representative of modern Britain.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Thursday
This is the telly everyone will be talking about tomorrow.
# Netflix
Binge-watched everything on Netflix? Here are 7 things to look forward to in April
Plenty to choose from.
# tv picks
What to Watch on TV Tonight: Tuesday
This is the telly everyone will be talking about tomorrow.
# First Dates
Nichola and Gerard's date went from bad to worse on First Dates last night
Christ, it was bleak.
# Netflix
Binge-watched Queer Eye already? Here are 8 other Netflix reality shows to keep you entertained
Looking for something to fill the void?
# tv picks
What to Watch on TV Tonight: Bank Holiday Monday
All the telly you need tonight.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Wednesday
All the telly everybody will be talking about tomorrow.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Thursday
All the telly you’ll be talking about tomorrow.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Wednesday
All the telly you’ll be talking about tomorrow.
# true crime
6 true crime series that will have you on the edge of your seat in 2019
The shows you’ll be binge-watching soon.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV this weekend
All of the telly you need to watch this weekend.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Friday
All the telly everybody will be talking about tomorrow.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Wednesday
All the telly you’ll be talking about in work tomorrow.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Tuesday
All the telly you’ll be talking about in work tomorrow.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV this weekend
All the telly everybody will be talking about.
# football on the telly
Eleven Sports loses rights to Serie A in Ireland and the UK but holds onto La Liga
From the end of February onwards Premier Sports will broadcast Serie A and Eredivisie matches.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV this weekend
All the telly to indulge in over the weekend.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Friday
This is the telly everyone will be talking about.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Thursday
This is the telly everyone will be talking about.