The cast also includes Dominic West and Cate Blanchett (the latter also co-created the show) in showy supporting roles. When this series debuted in France in 2012 (as Caïn), some dismissed it as a Gallic Ironside in the fact he’s a wheelchair-bound crime buster. Thursday, TG4, 10.30pm What if there could be a cure to most severe diseases, such as cancer or Aids? “There is a landing zone for an agreement. This week it was revealed that a singer has given a cash injection to the fight against coronavirus — but who is it?Meanwhile in Britain, a cyclist pedalled not once but twice across the country. Well, the makers of Socially Distant aren’t waiting until the whole Covid-19 thing blows over. He takes “solace” from the fact there are legal texts on all the issues before negotiators. 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There are more and more scientists, doctors and psychologists encouraging the therapeutic and controlled use of cannabinoids for specific treatments. Brexit: Irish PM 'hopeful' of deal this week as talks reach 'endgame' Leaders say there is still "divergence" on issues such as fishing and state aid with the end of the transition period approaching. Irish PM Hopeful Brexit Deal Can Be Done This Week: Report "There is a landing zone for an agreement. See more here. Whitehall promises it will be both entertaining and amusing as he examines Britain’s love affair with sport. Here are a few of our favourites. Jai Courtney costars in this six-part Australian drama about strangers whose lives collide at an immigration detention centre in the middle of the Outback. Businesses that have been most severely impacted by the latest Covid restrictions can make a claim under the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) from today, the Revenue has confirmed. The first instalment focuses on the way that Coronation Street has always connected with its audience and made headlines by reflecting on pivotal storylines that captured the public’s imagination, including the tram crash of 2010 and the Mike-Ken-Dierdre love triangle of 1983. Jack Whitehall’s Sporting Nation Friday, BBC1, 8.30pm Having paid tribute to his dad a couple of weeks ago in a Father’s Day special, Jack Whitehall turns his attention to another of the great loves of his life – sport. Alex Brooker: Disability and Me Sunday, BBC2, 9pm Uncovering painful memories, comedian and TV presenter Alex Brooker revisits his own past as he confronts what disability really means in Britain today. McGuire keeps his 19th-century cat-and-mouse tale of a police constable and an Irish rebel at an electric pace, whisking readers from Manchester, England, to rural Pennsylvania. Biden, who has highlighted his Irish-American roots on many occasions, has stated his support for maintaining the Good Friday Agreement, the 1998 peace accord in … For a better experience use Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. Little Voice explores “the universal journey of finding your authentic voice in your early 20s”. More from The Times and The Sunday Times Just click 'Explore' ... 20 of the best Irish hampers ... but others finish this week — so check first. Dave (Dermot Whelan) is trying to organise a surprise birthday party for Brid (Mary McEvoy) – not the best timing, as the country is about to go into lockdown. The Irish Times online. Irish prime minister, Micheál Martin, as cited by the Irish Times, remains on the pessimistic side about prospects for a Brexit trade deal. I don’t want Brexit to undermine that relationship,” he says. He is a massive part in the history of Liverpool Football Club’, Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa: From their families to yours, Celebrate Ireland’s emerging brands this Christmas, Helping employers to build resilience at crucial stage in the pandemic, Eir complaints: ‘Words like fiasco and farce don’t come close’, Scotland: Under the twin shadows of Covid and Brexit, Covid-19 vaccines: All we know so far and the challenges ahead, Inside Politics - Brexit: Another deadline approaches. One is a flight attendant (Yvonne Strahovski) on the run from a dangerous cult; another is an Afghan refugee (Fayssal Bazzi) and his family fleeing persecution. It is the ability to fish, and to retain our quotas and the capacity of our fishermen to fish that are a key priority,” he says. Most Read in Culture 1 The best books of 2020: As chosen by Irish authors 2 Viggo Mortensen: It ‘felt awkward’ replacing Stuart Townsend in Lord of the Rings Speaking one month before Brexit comes into effect, the Taoiseach says that “unfortunately” fishing has, for the UK, become a “totemic issue” linked to sovereignty and control of waters. “The objective of all of our agencies is to make it as smooth as we possibly can and I think that the delays are probably more likely on the food side more than the others.”. Is Ireland stuck with outlier countries unable to slash carbon emissions? (WNDU) - The Irish get a well deserved break this bye week after their second 8-0 start in the last three seasons. EU and UK negotiators are still far apart on reaching agreement on fishing access to UK waters in return for United Kingdom access to other European Union markets, but Martin believes a deal can be done this week. Britain’s Cancer Crisis – Panorama Monday, BBC1, 7,30pm Covid-19 has killed thousands, but now there are fears the pandemic has caused a crisis in cancer care that could mean many thousands more will die prematurely. Instead, expect superb acting as two fine comedy talents riff off each other. Your Web Browser may be out of date. I’m very concerned about that. Where fish spawn and are caught is not the type of discussion you would expect between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and UK prime minister Boris Johnson, but this is where the Brexit “endgame” has landed. In the final week of college football’s regular season, we’re seeing things go like they have all season long: with plenty of cancellations. While in France the use of this plant remains strictly illegal, the Israeli government authorises the production, sales and utilization of medicinal cannabis – in order to cure serious illness. This week … We will see the journey food makes from a farm in South America to a plate in the Aran Islands. Roscommon man Chris O’Dowd (for it is he) is back in action as gangster-turned-filmmaker Miles Daly, alongside Ray Romano as washed-up B-movie producer Rick Moreweather, both hoping to leave their dodgy pasts behind and make some legit bucks in Tinseltown. She investigates how the NHS has managed care during lockdown, speaks to experts and analyses new research, and also meets fellow patients to discover what the pandemic has meant for them. The new series about The Donner Party, which included many Irish immigrants, will "explore one of America’s most iconic and tragic pioneer stories." Now prepare yourself for something else entirely: a second series of the drama about parents struggling to raise a child with a severe learning disability, and dealing with things a lot more challenging than temper tantrums and night-time feeds. Do you know why? All the latest Sports News, Results & Fixtures, brought to you as it happens, including sports analysis and results from Ireland and around the world. Most Read in News 1 Holohan sets out ominous picture for January in letter to Government 2 Cabinet publishes list of age groups and workers who will get Covid-19 vaccine first The Irish head coach learned the ACC had canceled a … Special guests will talk about food and nature in Ireland as well a camping and cooking outdoors. Our politics team’s behind-the-scenes take on events of the day, News that EU-UK talks on a post-Brexit trade deal were to continue was greeted with relief and caution in Dublin, Response to Green leader’s climate change speech has him blushing under his mask, EU stands at crossroads on climate change and Ireland is heading in wrong direction, Kingspan has been drawn into the spotlight in the Grenfell inquiry, leading to searching questions about its safety checks, For the best site experience please enable JavaScript in your browser settings, Paying 15c more for a loaf after Brexit? He catches up with his childhood friend Andy, who has spina bifida, and they discuss how their disabilities affected them and whether if it is ever right to make a joke out of disability. Most Read in News 1 College apologises after lecturers overheard insulting student online 2 Covid-19 vaccine rollout expected to begin first week of January, says Martin Agatha also has secrets of her own – and the two women’s lives are about to collide. This name will appear beside any comments you post. Each week, we look back at the best performances from Irish alum and bring you highlights and photos of the action. Socially Distant Sunday, RTÉ One, 10.35pm How many times in the past few months have you heard someone say, “Ah, sure we’ll all have a good laugh about this someday”? Is the Grenfell Tower inferno Kingspan’s Volkswagen moment? LONDON (REUTERS) - There has to be a breakthrough in Brexit talks this week, British and Irish ministers said on Sunday (Nov 15), ahead of the expiry of … But there’s a lot more to the show than that. Worried about potential delays at Dublin Port, Martin notes discussions between the port authorities and shipping companies to see if ferry arrivals can be staggered to avoid logjams. Much Ado About Nothing: Royal Shakespeare Company Sunday, BBC4, 9pm Christopher Luscombe directs Michelle Terry and Edward Bennett as Beatrice and Benedick in this acclaimed RSC production of the Bard’s classic comedy. She plays Andy, a warrior who leads a covert group of seemingly invincible mercenaries who have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. 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They team up when a mother and her teenage daughter are kidnapped by a masked stranger. Please enter your email address so we can send you a link to reset your password. Miley Locke plays Rosie with skill beyond her years; Locke is not a disabled actor, but the producers (Sharon Horgan’s company Merman) decided against using a disabled actor as the demands of the role could be overwhelming. Finally, Shawn leads a Bad Place team that tries to hack into Gen’s system, and when Michael opens a backdoor, they decide to exploit it.