Soaps

Fair City on Friday: 'Did you get my note?'

Paul's assertion that things are looking up proves short-lived in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Brian Doherty as Bunny in Tall Tales & Murder

Fair City villain plays a good guy in Tall Tales & Murder

Brian Doherty, who plays the villainous JJ in Fair City, has told RTÉ Entertainment that Carrigstown fans will see a different side to him as an actor in Tall Tales & Murder, the new darkly comic series from Love/Hate creator Stuart Carolan.

Television • 30 Sep

Beverly Callard says she fell ill on Fair City set

Beverley Callard has revealed she became unwell while filming Fair City earlier this week, with an ambulance called to the set.

Television • 25 Sep

James Chase playing Tom King in Emmerdale

Emmerdale set for 'chilling shake-up'

Emmerdale is set to have a "chilling shake-up" when James Chase reprises his role as Tom King.

Television • 22 Sep

Stephanie Cole pictured at the ITV Studios on 20 May, 2014 in London. (Photo by SAV/GC Images)

Stephanie Cole, Coronation Street & Doc Martin star, dies

Actress Stephanie Cole, best known for roles in Coronation Street, Doc Martin, Waiting for God, and Tenko, has died aged 84, her agent has said.

Television • 18 Sep

Matthew O'Brien as James and Rebecca Grimes as Hayley in Fair City

Fair City couple hit new low as they fake son's kidnap

Fair City stars Rebecca Grimes and Matthew O'Brien have told Carrigstown fans to buckle up as their characters Hayley and James fake the kidnapping of their toddler son.

Soaps • 18 Sep

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Shona McGarty attends "The Madison" UK Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on March 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Shona McGarty reflects on pressures of early fame

Former EastEnders star Shona McGarty has described having anxiety as a feeling of "impending doom", as she discussed the pressures of growing up in the spotlight.

Soaps • 12 Sep

Emmerdale's DS Ramsden (Chelsea Edge) maintains a suspicious eye over the scene. Photo: Mark Bruce, ITV

Emmerdale bombshell as Thea Ramsden's mother revealed

Emmerdale viewers were left with a bombshell discovery on Tuesday's episode as Detective Thea Ramsden, played by Chelsea Edge, was revealed to be a character's secret daughter.

Soaps • 01 Sep

Nicola Wheeler plays Nicola King on Emmerdale

Emmerdale's Nicola on "surreal" final scene with Jimmy

Emmerdale star Nicola Wheeler has said she was "surreal" to film her final scene with Nick Miles following his character's shock death.

Television • 01 Sep

Michelle Collins as Cindy Photo: BBC/Jack Barnes

EastEnders' Michelle Collins all set for wedding ructions

EastEnders star Michelle Collins is "quite excited to find out what happens" with her character, Cindy Beale, who is teed up to face "heartbreak" over Max Branning (Jake Wood).

Soaps • 28 Aug

Hill questioned Emmerdale role due to killer character

Emmerdale star Katie Hill said she questioned whether her days on the soap were numbered after learning that her character Sarah Sugden was going to be a killer.

Soaps • 25 Aug

Photos of EastEnders stars Danny Hatchard and Maddy Hill

EastEnders reveals Carter siblings to return

Actors Danny Hatchard and Maddy Hill are returning to EastEnders as siblings Lee and Nancy Carter for a dramatic storyline where "jaws will drop".

Soaps • 22 Aug

Laura Doddington praises EastEnders' new family storyline

Laura Doddington has described her time on EastEnders as a "whirlwind", saying it is a "real privilege and honour" to bring a new family to Albert Square with her character.

Soaps • 22 Aug

Rob Kazinsky plays EastEnders' Sean Slater

EastEnders announces Rob Kazinsky's return as Sean Slater

The BBC has announced that actor Rob Kazinsky is returning to EastEnders "to reprise his legendary role of Sean Slater".

Soaps • 22 Aug

Promotional photos of actors Christopher Colquhoun and Krysstina Frempong Photos: Miles Yekinni and Tom Trevatt

EastEnders welcomes two new characters to Albert Square

EastEnders has announced that Albert Square fans will soon be introduced to new members of the Fox-Trueman family.

Soaps • 22 Aug

Chris Coghill as Emmerdale's Kev Townsend

Emmerdale star recalls being hit by fan over soap antics

Soap star Christopher Coghill has revealed he was once hit over the head with a handbag by a viewer who was appalled at his on-screen antics.

Television • 11 Aug

EastEnders' Kellie Bright to leave soap after 13 years

EastEnders star Kellie Bright has announced she is leaving the soap after 13 years, and added: "It is now the right time for me to say goodbye."

Television • 09 Aug

Former Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw

Former Corrie star Tracy Shaw shares cancer update

Former Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw has shared an update about her breast cancer, saying surgery is not currently possible as her tumours have not shrunk in size.

Television • 24 Jul