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Gordon Hayden speaks to Redemption director John Hayes about the making of the series, and Sarina Bellissimo takes a deep dive into the final episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gordon Hayden is joined by leading casting agent Louise Kiely and her associate Adam Doyle to discuss their work on Redemptoin. Plus, Sarina Bellissimo takes a deep dive into episode 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gordon Hayden goes behind the scenes of Redemption with actor Ian Lloyd Anderson and screenwriter Susan Connolly. Plus, Sarina Bellissimo is back for a deep dive into Episode 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presented By Gordon Hayden, this week we take a deep dive into episode 3. Actor Mark Huberman discusses his role as Detective Diarmuid O'Kelly, and we go behind-the-scenes of Redemption with Script Supervisor Eva Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gordon is joined by Sarina Bellissimo for a deep dive into Episode 2. Redemption creator Sean discusses how he brought the story from page to screen, and rising star Abby Fitz talks about playing the role of Cara in the acclaimed crime-drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hooked On Redemption takes a deep dive into episode one of the new crime thriller with Gordon Hayden and Sarina Bellissimo. Plus Redemption star Paula Malcolmson talks about taking on the role of DI Colette Cunningham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hooked On Redemption is the companion podcast to Virgin Media Television’s new crime drama. Redemption airs from Monday April 18th on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media More. You can listen to Hooked On Redemption wherever you get your podcasts!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muireann O’Connell presents “Hooked On… Eating With the Enemy”, a companion podcast that delves into this brand new series, which sees strangers with extreme opposite views paired together for a meal to see whether or not they can find any common ground. Muireann is joined by the Eating With the Enemy series psychologist, Dr Malie Coyne and psychotherapist Richard Hogan, to break through the small talk and get to the heart of what makes us human - our differences and our commonalities.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of the companion podcast to the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival, Fionnuala Jay talks to Tara Brady from The Irish Times about her festival highlights; plus Lenny Abrahamson discusses being on the judging panel for this year's Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition in association with Screen Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s podcast our guest is Actor, Director and Writer, Eva Birthistle. Eva received a special mention at this year’s Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival for her short film, Kathleen Was Here starring Hazel Doupe.  Hazel picked up the award for best actor for what is a superb piece work all round. Gordon Hayden spoke to Eva Birthistle about making the switch from actor to writer/director and how Kathleen Was Here is set to be turned into a feature film later this year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnuala Jay chats to Angeline Ball about closing VMDIFF with her dark-comedy Deadly Cuts. Plus, filmmaker Paddy Slattery (Broken Law) discusses the standout documentaries from this year's festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Playing on March 13th at this year's Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival is Irish filmmaker Ivan Kavanagh's new horror film Son. In this edition we talk to Ivan about the genesis of Son and the stars of the film Emile Hirsch and Andi Matichak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast Fionnuala and Gordon look at the Irish comedy-drama Be Good or Be Gone. This independent feature is directed by Cathal Nally and stars Les Martin and Declan Mills, both of whom produce the film – Les is also the writer! Everyone was spinning a few plates on Be Good or Be Gone, which is testament to the hard work in getting it made and released! Be Good or Be Gone premieres at this year's Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival is here! Supernova kicks off this year's festival starring real-life best friends Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth. The stars talk about their experience making the critically acclaimed drama and how Stanley secretly got the script to Colin without director Harry Macqueen's knowledge. Plus, film critics Chris Wasser and Andy McCarroll preview some of the must-see films playing over the course of the festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our brand new series of Hooked On, Fionnuala Jay delves into the must-see films playing at this year's Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. Fionnuala talks to Festival Director Grainne Humphreys about moving the festival online this year due to the global pandemic, what guests will attending virtually and run through of the movies that aim to excite, entertain and challenge film fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 'Hooked On...' podcast companion series returns with Fionnuala Jay at the helm. The focus this time out is the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. Over the next few weeks Fionnuala will be speaking to host of Irish acting talent and Hollywood legends about their must-see films playing over the course of this year's festival, which has moved online due to the global pandemic. Fionnuala and her guests will also be delving into the films on offer and discovering why this year's programme aims to excite, entertain and challenge audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fantastic 4 became the Three Amigos. The camp was rocked on Thursday night when Shane Ritchie was given his marching orders paving the way for Vernon, Jordan and Giovanna to become the finalists for 2020’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. But like The Highlander there can only be one… Joining Fionnuala Jay to review the finale is podcast guru Gordon Rochford from Those Conspiracy Guys, entertainer and Ireland Am’s resident I’m a Celeb reviewer Paul Ryder and TV personality and influencer Paddy Smyth.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giovanna had to contend with plenty of foul gusts of winds from the remaining boys, Shane continued his Eastenders acting masterclass and this year’s Celebrity Cyclone marked the 400th trial in the history of I’m A Celebrity. Joining Fionnuala Jay to chat over last night’s episode and the shocking vote off is Crossy from FM104 and one of the country’s busiest comedian’s Danny O’Brien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan was feeling fuzzy, Mo started acting like Phil Mitchell and AJ looked like someone took a big dump on his face after the horsing around challenge.  Plus, another 2 celebs got the boot… Joining Fionnuala Jay with their take on last night’s proceedings is comedian Jm Elliott and influencer Gerry Lavz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series 3 of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is considered to be one of the best ever boasting a line-up of Peter Andre, Jordan and Johnny Rotten from the Sex Pistols to name but a few. One of the finalists that year was ex Liverpool and West Ham defender Neil “Razor” Ruddock. The football hardman has a new book out which lifts the lid on the best, and worst, moments from his footballing career, his experiences on reality shows including I'm a Celebrity, as well as defining personal moments from his childhood and adult life. Fionnuala Jay recently spoke to Neil “Razor” Ruddock about his new book “The World According to Razor: My Closest Shaves”and his time on I’m A Celeb.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.