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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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Muireann O’Connell presents “Hooked On… Eating With the Enemy”, a companion podcast which 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Hooked On with Fionnuala Jay, actor and screenwriter Mark O’Halloran (Adam & Paul, Rialto) has been the go-to guy when it comes to conducting big interviews at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival, and this year is no different, as Mark has been asked to chair a special interview with Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen (12 Years A Slave). In this wide-ranging interview Mark talks about the work of Steve McQueen along with his own trajectory in the film industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The celebrities got one hell of a prize in their latest trial… they all got to go to the pub and indulge in some karaoke!! You just know Shane was in heaven with the very mention of Karaoke! Plus there was another double eviction!! Joining Fionnuala Jay to go through everything that unfolded in last night’s episode are comedians, Tom O’Mahony and Eve Darcy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s Hooked on I’m A Celeb with Fionnuala Jay she discusses the phantom dribbler! The late night pee merchant struck again! But will they be stopped in their tracks… hopefully not while they’re in mid aim. Ruthie is gone and seems quickly forgotten while her cohort Russell Watson got served up as a Kentucky Fried idiot in last night’s trial. Plus, we had a double-eviction!! Joining Fionnuala to cast her eye over the latest developments in camp is comedian Emma Doran. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our special guest in this bonus episode is former King of the Jungle, Joe Pasquale. Joe is one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers and endeared himself to millions when in 2004 he won the 4th series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Joe talks to Fionnuala Jay about his time in the Australian jungle, what goes on behind-the-scenes of I'm A Celebrity, the strange man who wandered into camp in the middle of the night and he discusses his brand new book of horror stories, Deadknobs and Doomsticks 2: Tales from the Lockdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s Hooked on I’m A Celeb, Fionnuala Jay is joined by comedians Tony Cantwell and Jen Hatton for another deep dive of the antics within Gwrych Castle. Hollie is no longer part of the camp, Vic took on her first challenge at a snail’s pace while Russell revealed how men in their 40’s should wipe their willy!?! AND we had a second eviction. Lots to unpack in our review of last night’s I’m A Celebrity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The camp had to deal with a phantom whizzer! Someone was weeing on the toilet floor and AJ was on a mission to find out. Shane and the curly haired one had to contend with the chamber of horrors, and tonight was the night that one of the celebs would be leaving the camp in the first live public vote! Joining Fionnuala Jay once again is podcast guru, Gordon Rochford from Those Conspiracy Guys and comedian Ailish McCarthy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The celebs found Shane Ritchie on a mission to wind up his campmates - he wasn’t put up to this, it was purely for his own entertainment. Victoria Derbyshire accidentally dropped the C-word on live TV when she mispronounced the name Hunt!! And Hollie finally stepped out of the shadows to prove she’s not a supporting character… but did her extra screen time make any difference?? Joining Fionnuala Jay with their take on last night’s I’m A Celeb action is make-up artist and broadcaster Bonnie Ryan, and comedian Amy Walsh. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What an episode that was last night. Bev’s John must have woken up on cloud nine after being branded a “Mega Shag” by the Corrie legend!! Then again John could be absolutely mortified and currently in hiding. Soz John!! So much to chat about in this episode from Jordan cracking out the razor and hacking into his beard – he’s now clean shaven to Jess & Shane taking on one of the most sickening trials to date. Fionnuala Jay was joined by comedian Michael Fry and producer and broadcaster Killian O’Sullivan to discuss everything that went down. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Hooked On I'm A Celeb with Fionnuala Jay: from AJ’s issues with wood to his campaign of moans and groans about Shane’s cleaning of the pots and pans, the prickliness is beginning to take effect. Ruthie was feeling down but Vernon was on hand to pick her up. But, whatever you do, don’t ever slag off the TV show 'Splash' if Vernon is within ear shot… he presented that reality show once, as Bev found out!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this bonus episode of Hooked On A Celeb, Fionnuala Jay wanted to learn more about fan favourite Jordan North and what he’s really like, so she reached out to his best friend William Hanson, a British etiquette expert and author - who also co-hosts the hit comedy podcast with Jordan, Help I Sexted My Boss in which the best friends aim to answer listeners etiquette conundrums. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Hooked on I’m A Celeb with me Fionnuala Jay, influencers Adam O'Reilly and Orla McCannon AKA The Orlacle discuss the mood in camp. The celebs have been given their specific chores, and a little bit of needling of each other has crept in. The campmates also shared their first kiss stories - Victoria had to endure a burp a mouth!?! Bev revealed she published an autobiography which she claims tells “bits” of her “whole” life story. And, we got to see AJ and Jessica take on the Harm-oury trial. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last night’s I'm A Celebrity ranged from windy bottoms, topless sunbathing and a lesson in ‘why it’s important to be nice because you never know what the future may hold’. Fionnuala Jay discusses all the action from within Gwrych Castle with drag queen Victoria Secret and comedian Jim Elliott. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the podcast Fionnuala Jay is joined by comedian Danny O'Brien and journalist Orlaith Condon to discuss Ruthie confessing to her nights of passion with Prince Edward, Vernon's incredIble silky hair and Sir Mo Farah stinking of rotten fish guts! Lots to discuss as always on Hooked On I'm A Celeb. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this edition of Hooked On I'm A Celeb Fionnuala Jay is joined by comedians Emma Doran and Tom O'Mahony, as they discuss Shane Ritchie's need to keep touching people in camp - is he the Covid super spreader?!? Was Giovanna being a right lick by requesting 'Reach' by S Club 7 as a song to cheer up her campmates?!? And can Mo do anything else but run really fast - the man can't even sleep in a hammock, how will he cope with the fort locks trial?? Lots to unpack in this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fionnuala Jay is joined by Sooby Lynch and Today FM's Jess Maciel to discuss the latest goings-on in Gwrych Castle from Victoria Derbyshire trying her hand at stand-up, Vernon Kay crushing on Tom Hanks to Shane Ritchie getting Jordan to pull his, urm, finger! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this special episode of Hooked On I'm A Celeb, presenter Fionnuala Jay speaks to Andrew Maxwell about his time in camp last year, the bullying allegations around Ian Wright, have they kissed and made up? Why he didn't clean the dishes for Caitlyn Jenner and what's life really like for campmates in the lead up to filming I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lots to unpack in this episode of Hooked On I'm A Celeb from Shane Ritchie's bizarre Tom Cruise story, Vernon Kay playing an innuendo heavy version of Family Fortunes to deer testicles and a sheep's willy cracked out for Frights of the Round Table. Strap yourself in for a deep dive all about I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's Hooked On I'm A Celeb Fionnuala Jay is joined by podcasting king Gordon Rochford and comedian Aislish McCarthy to discuss all the happenings within the Welsh camp. Is Jordan North really scared of snakes? Would anyone really want to taste Shane Ritchie's eel in fifteen recipe?? And who would have thought Beverly Callard had a fitness video empire!?! Lots to discuss in a brand new deep dive of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the celebs now taking up residence in the spooky Welsh castle, Fionnuala Jay is joined by comedians Jen Hatton and Jim Elliott to look back at the opening night of I'm A Celeb Series 20. From Jordan Scott getting sick during his abseiling challenge to the first big trial: the Gates to Hell. There's a lot to unpack with the first episode of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hooked On...I'm A Celeb is presented by Fionnuala Jay. This week she is previewing the 2020 series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and predicting who will walk away with the coveted title of King or Queen of, urm, the wet marshes of Wales! Plus Fionnuala is joined by special guest and former I'm A Celeb contestant Nadia Forde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Hooked On...I'm A Celeb, Fionnuala Jay is joined by former I'm A Celebrity contestant Nadia Forde, who shares her memories of being on the show, from Gemma Collins breakdown before even entering the jungle to the trolling she received while in camp. Nadia bares all about her experience on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join our host Fionnuala Jay, former contestants and a host of famous fans as they talk all things "I'm A Celebrity". Every day “Hooked on…” will break down that night's’episode, comparing the Tropical Jungles of Down Under to the Wet Marshes of Wales, find out the Behind the scenes gossip, what new trials face the contestants and everything in between. “Hooked on… I'm a Celeb" launches Sunday the 15th of November and is available daily Monday to Friday and every Sunday on Acast, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Muireann O'Connell looks at the fourth episode of The Deceived with some special guests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Muireann O'Connell looks at the third episode of The Deceived with some special guests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Muireann O'Connell looks at the second episode of The Deceived with some special guests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Muireann O’Connell discusses the first episode of The Deceived, with some very special guests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming Soon: Muireann O’Connell takes on hosting duties for Virgin Media Television's TV companion Podcast “Hooked on…” Our first forensic look will dissect the highly anticipated original Irish drama "The Deceived" starring Emmet J Scanlon and Paul Mescal. Filmed in Northern Ireland and Cambridge and written by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee and Tobias Beer, this exciting thriller tells the story of a student who falls in love with her married lecturer. Muireann will break down plot twists and chat with the cast, creative team and some special guests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.