Four new films to see this week: Is This Thing On?, Nouvelle Vague, Primate and Rabbit Trap
Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Zoey Deutch, Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen feature in a quartet of movies released in the week of January 30th, 2026
John Bishop
John Bishop: ‘I went into a mad depression because I realised I was a man being told what to do by another man’
The Liverpudlian comedian on inspiring Bradley Cooper’s new film Is This Thing On?
Is This Thing On? review: A sincerely felt origin story for comedian John Bishop moved from Liverpool to New York
Director Bradley Cooper’s approach takes us closer to an improv night than a session of disciplined joke-telling
Best things to do around Ireland in the week ahead from Halloween festivals to Niall Breslin’s gigs
October 25th-31st, 2025: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
No change to Kielty’s salary as Late Late Show host prepares for second year
Rory McIlroy and John Bishop among guests on first episode of autumn season
Resolution found in row involving software firm Larry Mullen and John Bishop invested in
Case brought over Hears Technology which provides hearing tests via smartphones
Mother Goose: Ian McKellen gets to strut his stuff with this modern flavoured story
Theatre: Verbal entendres matched with physical gestures suggest the demographic pitch is the adult audience
UK comedian John Bishop has damaged Irish-based tech firm, court told
Dispute arising out of the breakdown of the relationship between John Bishop and BAK is the subject of two sets of proceedings pending before the High Court
The Guide: The events to see, the shows to book, and the ones to catch before they end
The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
For Doctor Who fans, the next five weeks could be a trial by Tardis
In Doctor Who: Flux, John Bishop undergoes a body transformation worthy of Christian Bale
Klopp pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Seán Cox on return to Anfield
Meath man who suffered brain injury in assault last year attends victory over Manchester City
Seán Cox to move to England for further treatment, family says
Liverpool FC fan who suffered brain injury in attack will attend game at Anfield in October
Fearless review: no case is too big, no detail too small
A breathless show that fast-tracks every plot and character and goes all the way to the top
Victoria Wood: Tributes to ‘brilliantly talented’ comedian
‘One of the funniest writers and performers Britain has ever produced’ - Jennifer Saunders
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