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Thursday 29 October 2026 The popular fly-on-the-wall documentary series ‘Peelers: The PSNI for Real’ is returning to television next month, giving viewers another behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, pressures and human stories of policing across Northern Ireland. Series Two will begin on BBC One Northern Ireland on Wednesday 11 November at 10.40pm, with episodes also available on BBC iPlayer from 6am that morning. The documentary follows Police Service of Northern Irela

Friends star, actor Matthew Perry Tuesday 27 October 2026 A documentary examining the life and death of Friends star Matthew Perry will air on ITV1 tonight (Tuesday 27 October), marking the third anniversary of the actor’s death. Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy will be broadcast at 11pm on ITV1 and will also be available on ITVX, STV and STV Player. The one-off film explores Perry’s life, his struggles with addiction and the circumstances surrounding his death, as well as

Tuesday 27 October 2026 Glentoran Women and Cliftonville Ladies will go head-to-head tonight (Tuesday 27 October) in the Women’s Challenge Cup Final, with football fans across Northern Ireland able to watch the action live on BBC Sport NI. The final takes place at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast, with kick-off at 7.30pm. Coverage begins at 7.15pm on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport NI website. Defending champions Cliftonville will be looking to retain

The newly installed commemorative plaque in the Harryville area of Ballymena Monday 26 October 2026 Long before Liam Neeson became Ballymena’s best-known Hollywood star, another local actor was making his mark on the silver screen – and now his remarkable story has been commemorated in the heart of Harryville. A new plaque has been unveiled on Queen Street in honour of Robert Baxter McKenzie, better known as Bob McKenzie, who appeared in more than 300 films and helped establi

Sunday 25 October 2026 The extraordinary campaign for justice following the murder of Belfast father Robert McCartney is the focus of a new three-part BBC documentary, with all episodes available to watch now on BBC iPlayer ahead of tonight’s television broadcast. Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice tells how five sisters challenged the IRA following their brother’s killing, taking their demands for answers from the streets of Belfast to the White House. Produced by th

Former Irish State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy Wednesday 21 October 2026 The extraordinary story of eight women convicted of witchcraft in County Antrim more than 300 years ago is to be revisited in a new RTÉ documentary presented by former State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy. Airing on Thursday 29 October, the one-hour programme will investigate Ireland’s last witch trial, which took place in Islandmagee on the East Antrim coast in 1711, and examine the accusations, fears an

Detective Sergeant Andy Hull, and Detective Inspector Rachel Miskelly, pictured with host of the PSNI's new podcast series, Beyond the Badge – Lara Sharma Wednesday 14 October 2026 Human trafficking and modern slavery could be happening in communities across Northern Ireland, with police warning that victims may be suffering exploitation and abuse in plain sight, unable to speak up or escape those controlling them. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is urging the p

Thursday 08 October 2026 Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill will appear on The Late Late Show this Friday night to discuss the ongoing Drumcree and Garvaghy Road dispute, its impact on Northern Ireland and what the controversy could mean for the debate surrounding a united Ireland. The Sinn Féin vice-president will join host Patrick Kielty in the RTÉ studio as tensions surrounding the Orange Order parade dispute continue to attract political attention. Her app

Thursday 08 October 2026 The Belfast childhood of one of the world's most celebrated authors, C.S. Lewis, will take centre stage in a new RTÉ documentary tonight (Thursday 8 October), exploring how his Irish upbringing helped shape the imagination behind The Chronicles of Narnia. Former Ireland rugby international Andrew Trimble, who is also a theology graduate, presents The Lion, The Witch and the Ulsterman, tracing the writer's roots in East Belfast and examining why Lewis

Adam, Jade, Nigel and Lata Wednesday 07 October 2026 The people behind the uniform are taking centre stage in a new podcast series giving the public a more personal insight into policing in Northern Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched its first-ever podcast, ‘PSNI Beyond the Badge’, with a 10-part series featuring officers and staff speaking directly about their experiences, challenges and lives beyond policing. Officers from BBC’s Peelers open the se

Sunday 04 October 2026 A new RTÉ Investigates documentary will examine concerns over regulation of the fertility sector in Ireland, including whether the promotion of controversial treatments could give vulnerable patients false hope. The year-long investigation follows couples seeking publicly funded fertility treatment and women who say they have been left without the support they need, while examining the rapid growth of the private fertility industry. RTÉ says undercover

Patrick Kielty, host of the RTÉ The Late Late Show. (Image: Andres Poveda) Friday 02 October 2026 Ashley Campbell, Nathan Carter and Una Healy will join Patrick Kielty tonight as The Late Late Show’s Country Music Special returns with live performances, a Dolly Parton tribute and a surprise Hall of Fame induction. Viewers can watch on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player from 9.35pm tonight, Friday 2 October, with a surprise opening performance featuring some of Irish country music’s bigge

Liam Neeson has opened up about his 'rage' at the Catholic scandal that inspired the new film 'The Lost Children of Tuam' (Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) Thursday 17 September 2026 Ballymena actor Liam Neeson will join Patrick Kielty as The Late Late Show returns on Friday night, discussing a new film about historian Catherine Corless and her campaign to uncover the truth about the children of Tuam. The Hollywood star will appear alongside Corless on

Broadcaster and musician Malachi Cush returns with a new series of Healing Sounds on BBC Radio Ulster Wednesday 16 September 2026 A powerful new series of ‘Healing Sounds’, presented by broadcaster and musician Malachi Cush, begins on BBC Radio Ulster tomorrow night with an hour-long programme marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. The 12-part series will bring together deeply personal stories of grief, trauma, illness, loss and resilience, with guests choosing four songs t

Garda whistleblowers are to speak publicly about concerns from inside the force in a major new RTÉ Investigates documentary examining whether promised reforms following decades of policing scandals have delivered meaningful change. The programme, RTÉ Investigates: The Gardaí – Full Disclosure, will be broadcast on Wednesday night and includes revelations about the security and management of firearms, including concerns that a sawn-off pump-action shotgun may have been stolen

Cool FM Breakfast presenters at the finish line (L-R) Paulo Ross, Rebecca McKinney, and Pete Snodden Cool FM Breakfast presenters Pete Snodden, Paulo Ross and Rebecca McKinney have more than doubled their fundraising target after completing an extraordinary 800-mile cycle from Paris to Banbridge. The trio crossed the finish line at The Boulevard in Banbridge on Saturday, 12 September, where they discovered their gruelling six-day challenge had raised £201,478 for Cash for Kid

Big Brother is preparing to throw open the doors of its famous house for a brand-new series this weekend — but before the real housemates get anywhere near it, a group of online troublemakers are being handed the keys. For the first time in Big Brother UK history, viewers will be allowed to watch the programme’s pre-series “dry run”, as creator collective The Bov Boys move into the brand-new house for a chaotic 24-hour takeover ahead of Sunday’s launch. The special live strea

The much respected Stephen Walker Tributes are being paid to award-winning journalist, author and lifelong Ballymena United supporter Stephen Walker, who has died aged 61. The former BBC Northern Ireland Political Correspondent died at home on Sunday morning, 6 September, surrounded by his family. Stephen grew up in Ballymena, attended Ballymena Academy and Ballymena Technical College, and retained a deep affection for the town throughout a distinguished broadcasting and writ

Local Cool FM presenters Pete Snodden, Rebecca McKinney and Paulo Ross ahead of their epic challenge of cycling from Paris to Banbridge in aid of Cash for Kids with the target of raising at least £100k to help disadvantaged children across Northern Ireland. Cool FM Breakfast presenters Pete Snodden, Rebecca McKinney and Paulo Ross are swapping the studio for the saddle as they take on an extraordinary 800-mile cycling challenge to raise more than £100,000 for children and you

A new children’s series created in Belfast is putting the experiences of autistic pupils at the heart of stories about starting school, friendship, inclusion and bullying — with autistic young people helping to shape what viewers see and hear on screen. Pablo: Next Level, produced by Belfast-based Paper Owl Films and Crayola Studios, launches on Monday 7 September on RTÉ KIDS and CBBC, before being rolled out internationally. Aimed at children aged five to eight, the 40-episo