Soapshttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/soaps/en-ieRTÉ 2023-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:24:05 +0000Brookside star Dean Sullivan dies aged 68https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1130/1419319-brookside-star-dean-sullivan-has-died-aged-68/Actor Dean Sullivan, who was best known for playing Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside, has died at the of 68, his family have confirmed.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:09:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1130/1419319-brookside-star-dean-sullivan-has-died-aged-68/Television'Survival of the fittest' in Thursday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1129/1419170-survival-of-the-fittest-in-thursdays-fair-city/Damien confronts Gwen about Orla in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:52:56 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1129/1419170-survival-of-the-fittest-in-thursdays-fair-city/SoapsEastEnders star goes 'full Sherlock Holmes' on mysteryhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1128/1416276-eastenders-star-goes-full-sherlock-holmes-on-mystery/EastEnders star Harriet Thorpe has joked that she has gone "full Sherlock Holmes" on the soap's upcoming Christmas mystery in which one character will meet their end this festive season.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:07:17 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1128/1416276-eastenders-star-goes-full-sherlock-holmes-on-mystery/SoapsDaddy's home! Fair City's father-to-be shakes things uphttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1125/1418105-daddys-home-fair-citys-father-to-be-shakes-things-up/Fair City fans are set to see father-to-be Steo arrive in Carrigstown from prison on Sunday night, with actor Gerard Jordan - soon to be a dad again himself - relishing the twists and turns ahead for his character.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:51:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1125/1418105-daddys-home-fair-citys-father-to-be-shakes-things-up/SoapsFormer Corrie star Paula Lane joins Emmerdalehttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1122/1417739-former-corrie-star-paula-lane-joins-emmerdale/Paula Lane will be joining the cast of Emmerdale, it has been announced.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:01:14 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1122/1417739-former-corrie-star-paula-lane-joins-emmerdale/SoapsEastEnders' baby-daddy bombshell delights starhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1115/1416646-eastenders-baby-daddy-bombshell-delights-star/EastEnders star Letitia Dean has described the latest twist involving her character Sharon as "a great surprise and one that makes so much sense".Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:00:04 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1115/1416646-eastenders-baby-daddy-bombshell-delights-star/SoapsHome and Away star Johnny Ruffo dies aged 35https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1110/1415734-johnny-ruffo/Australian actor and singer Johnny Ruffo has died six years after he was diagnosed with brain cancer.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:29:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1110/1415734-johnny-ruffo/Johnny RuffoEmmerdale welcomes Torvill and Dean for Christmashttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1107/1415152-emmerdale-welcomes-torvill-and-dean-for-christmas/Figure skating stars Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will appear in Emmerdale.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1107/1415152-emmerdale-welcomes-torvill-and-dean-for-christmas/SoapsPenny Branning returning to EastEnders after 15 yearshttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1107/1415067-penny-branning-returning-to-eastenders-after-15-years/EastEnders has announced that Penny Branning is returning to Walford after 15 years living abroad, with a rising star cast being recast in the role.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:29:56 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1107/1415067-penny-branning-returning-to-eastenders-after-15-years/SoapsTyler Christopher, US soap star, dies aged 50https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1101/1414003-tyler-christopher-us-soap-star-dies-aged-50/The American actor Tyler Christopher, a star of the soap General Hospital and the former husband of Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, has died at the age of 50.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:54:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1101/1414003-tyler-christopher-us-soap-star-dies-aged-50/TelevisionCiao Bela: Fair City's Jim Bartley bows out as Belahttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1025/1412882-ciao-bela-fair-citys-jim-bartley-bows-out-as-bela/Actor Jim Bartley has said he feels "a tinge of sadness" as he bids farewell to Fair City after almost 34 years on the RTÉ soap.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:09:15 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1025/1412882-ciao-bela-fair-citys-jim-bartley-bows-out-as-bela/TelevisionIn Pictures: Fair City bids farewell to Bela Doylehttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1026/1413059-in-pictures-fair-city-bids-farewell-to-bela-doyle/With the news that Jim Bartley is bidding farewell to Fair City after over three decades on the soap, we take a look at some of his character Bela Doyle's biggest moments over the years.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:51:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1026/1413059-in-pictures-fair-city-bids-farewell-to-bela-doyle/Fair CitySally Dynevor 'fainted' on hearing cancer diagnosishttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1019/1411709-sally-dynevor/Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has revealed she fainted when she was told she had breast cancer at the same time her on-screen character was battling the disease.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:34:34 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1019/1411709-sally-dynevor/TelevisionCorrie star joins Casualty casthttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1012/1410558-corrie-star-joins-casualty-cast/Coronation Street star Melanie Hill has joined the cast of BBC One's Casualty as Clinical Nurse Manager Siobhan Mackenzie, described as "a no-nonsense team leader who looks set to ruffle a few feathers".Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:43:47 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1012/1410558-corrie-star-joins-casualty-cast/TelevisionJacqueline Jossa set for 'explosive' EastEnders returnhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1001/1408307-jacqueline-jossa-set-for-explosive-eastenders-return/Jacqueline Jossa is to reprise her role as EastEnders favourite Lauren Branning, with fans promised "explosive" storylines.Sun, 01 Oct 2023 08:10:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1001/1408307-jacqueline-jossa-set-for-explosive-eastenders-return/SoapsTuesday's Fair City: 'She doesn't want to talk to you'https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1126/1418618-tuesdays-fair-city-she-doesnt-want-to-talk-to-you/Greg tries to lay down the law with Steo on Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:10:21 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1126/1418618-tuesdays-fair-city-she-doesnt-want-to-talk-to-you/SoapsFair City primes bumper weekend of baby intriguehttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1123/1418127-fair-city-primes-bumper-weekend-of-baby-intrigue/The new Fair City trailer promises Carrigstown fans that they are in for quite the weekend on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:23:06 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1123/1418127-fair-city-primes-bumper-weekend-of-baby-intrigue/SoapsFair City's Pete mic drops Dolores on Friday nighthttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1123/1418066-fair-citys-pete-mic-drops-dolores-on-friday-night/Pete has no interest in Dolores' peace offering in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1123/1418066-fair-citys-pete-mic-drops-dolores-on-friday-night/SoapsFair City's Doug and Erica receive an offer on Thursdayhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1122/1417834-fair-citys-doug-and-erica-receive-an-offer-on-thursday/Fair City's Doug and Erica hear a proposal from Doug's dad Pete on Thursday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:29:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1122/1417834-fair-citys-doug-and-erica-receive-an-offer-on-thursday/SoapsFair City's Paul at his points-scoring best tonighthttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1121/1417674-fair-citys-paul-at-his-points-scoring-best-tonight/Paul and Orla continue their hostilities in tonight's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:41:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1121/1417674-fair-citys-paul-at-his-points-scoring-best-tonight/SoapsFair City's Rene squares up to Dolores on Tuesday nighthttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1120/1417440-fair-citys-rene-squares-up-to-dolores-on-tuesday-night/Legal action looms in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:34:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1120/1417440-fair-citys-rene-squares-up-to-dolores-on-tuesday-night/SoapsSunday's Fair City: 'You're a selfish bully'https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1117/1417058-sundays-fair-city-youre-a-selfish-bully/Fair City's Dolores hears some home truths in Sunday's episode on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:30:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1117/1417058-sundays-fair-city-youre-a-selfish-bully/SoapsFair City's Doug spells it out on Friday nighthttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1116/1416798-fair-citys-doug-spells-it-out-on-friday-night/Fair City's Doug puts his dad Pete straight in Friday's episode on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1116/1416798-fair-citys-doug-spells-it-out-on-friday-night/SoapsThursday's Fair City: 'I've done a deal...'https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1115/1416654-thursdays-fair-city-ive-done-a-deal/McCoy's is at the centre of the drama in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:24:26 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1115/1416654-thursdays-fair-city-ive-done-a-deal/SoapsEastEnders Harvey & Rocky at centre of aggro tonighthttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1114/1416368-eastenders-harvey-rocky-at-centre-of-aggro-tonight/EastEnders fans are set for ringside seats tonight for scenes involving Harvey (Ross Boatman) and Rocky (Brian Conley).Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:38:57 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1114/1416368-eastenders-harvey-rocky-at-centre-of-aggro-tonight/SoapsEastEnders' Sam Mitchell is back and she's in troublehttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1114/1414887-eastenders-sam-mitchell-is-back-and-shes-in-trouble/EastEnders' Sam Mitchell lands back in Walford this week in typically dramatic fashion, with actress Kim Medcalf saying her character has "lost her way again".Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:01:37 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1114/1414887-eastenders-sam-mitchell-is-back-and-shes-in-trouble/SoapsMouth-almighty mortification in Tuesday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1113/1416161-mouth-almighty-mortification-in-tuesdays-fair-city/Thanks to Gwen, Sash and Dolores don't know where to look in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:49:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1113/1416161-mouth-almighty-mortification-in-tuesdays-fair-city/SoapsSunday's Fair City: 'Will we drop the act?'https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1110/1415371-sundays-fair-city-will-we-drop-the-act/Sash is at her steely best in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1110/1415371-sundays-fair-city-will-we-drop-the-act/SoapsBest-laid plans turn to rubble in Thursday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1108/1415326-best-laid-plans-turn-to-rubble-in-thursdays-fair-city/As Fair City's James gears up to start working again with his developer father Rafferty, it all falls apart on Thursday night on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:21:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1108/1415326-best-laid-plans-turn-to-rubble-in-thursdays-fair-city/SoapsHopes dashed in tonight's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1107/1415087-hopes-dashed-in-tonights-fair-city/Sharon's hopes of a second chance for her and Anto are dashed in tonight's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:21:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1107/1415087-hopes-dashed-in-tonights-fair-city/SoapsSurprise gift from an admirer in Tuesday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1105/1414402-surprise-gift-from-an-admirer-in-tuesdays-fair-city/Dean is a man in demand on Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1105/1414402-surprise-gift-from-an-admirer-in-tuesdays-fair-city/SoapsCaught out there in Sunday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1103/1414099-caught-out-there-in-sundays-fair-city/Rafferty walks in at precisely the wrong moment in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1103/1414099-caught-out-there-in-sundays-fair-city/SoapsEric Pollard reveals Parkinson's diagnosis on Emmerdalehttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1101/1414190-eric-pollard-reveals-parkinsons-diagnosis-on-emmerdale/Eric Pollard has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's on the latest episode of ITV soap Emmerdale.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:31:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1101/1414190-eric-pollard-reveals-parkinsons-diagnosis-on-emmerdale/TelevisionMouthy James pushes it too far in Friday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1101/1414066-mouthy-james-pushes-it-too-far-in-fridays-fair-city/James goes too far with his gloating in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:52:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1101/1414066-mouthy-james-pushes-it-too-far-in-fridays-fair-city/SoapsEastEnders' Harvey horrified at Rocky's reckless schemehttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1031/1412850-eastenders-harvey-horrified-at-rockys-reckless-scheme/EastEnders actor Ross Boatman has said his character Harvey is "horrified" at his best friend Rocky's harebrained scheme to get himself out of his gambling debt.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:49:27 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1031/1412850-eastenders-harvey-horrified-at-rockys-reckless-scheme/SoapsRafferty is a useless detective on Thursday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1031/1413942-rafferty-is-a-useless-detective-on-thursdays-fair-city/Rafferty thinks he has it all figured out in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:02:08 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1031/1413942-rafferty-is-a-useless-detective-on-thursdays-fair-city/SoapsIt's confession time on Tuesday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1031/1413851-its-confession-time-on-tonights-fair-city/Sharon battles with her guilty conscience on tonight's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:20:08 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1031/1413851-its-confession-time-on-tonights-fair-city/SoapsIt's all going to fall apart for Rocky on EastEndershttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1024/1411364-its-all-going-to-fall-apart-for-rocky-on-eastenders/EastEnders star Brian Conley has said it's "all going to fall apart" for his character Rocky after he turned to gambling in a desperate effort to tackle his financial issues.Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:12:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1024/1411364-its-all-going-to-fall-apart-for-rocky-on-eastenders/SoapsFair City's Sunday trailer teases new cliffhangerhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1027/1413393-fair-citys-sunday-trailer-teases-new-cliffhanger/It's all eyes on Sharon and James in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:13:28 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1027/1413393-fair-citys-sunday-trailer-teases-new-cliffhanger/SoapsBaby-daddy drama on Friday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1026/1413083-baby-daddy-drama-on-fridays-fair-city/Mother-to-be Jess is left up to ninety in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1026/1413083-baby-daddy-drama-on-fridays-fair-city/SoapsThursday's Fair City: 'I believe her'https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1024/1412419-thursdays-fair-city-i-believe-her/It's all eyes on Hayley in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:30:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1024/1412419-thursdays-fair-city-i-believe-her/SoapsCarol spells it out in Tuesday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1023/1412400-carol-spells-it-out-in-tuesdays-fair-city/An all-guns-blazing Carol is out to save Hayley in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:30:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1023/1412400-carol-spells-it-out-in-tuesdays-fair-city/SoapsEastEnders gives fans a Halloween first-lookhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1021/1412116-eastenders-gives-fans-a-halloween-first-look/EastEnders has given fans a sneak peek at the Halloween celebrations in Albert Square.Sat, 21 Oct 2023 09:05:14 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1021/1412116-eastenders-gives-fans-a-halloween-first-look/SoapsShock proposal in Sunday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1021/1412177-shock-proposal-in-sundays-fair-city/Schemer-turned-kidnapper James reveals his new plan in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Sat, 21 Oct 2023 15:23:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1021/1412177-shock-proposal-in-sundays-fair-city/SoapsGrieving Jay hits rock bottom on EastEndershttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1017/1410028-grieving-jay-hits-rock-bottom-on-eastenders/EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick has said his character Jay Brown is set to "hit rock bottom" in upcoming episodes.Tue, 17 Oct 2023 07:02:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1017/1410028-grieving-jay-hits-rock-bottom-on-eastenders/SoapsCorrie serves up more shocks in killer storylinehttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1013/1410600-corrie-serves-up-more-shocks-in-killer-storyline/Coronation Street's serial killer Stephen Reid will turn on those he loves the most when he is cornered and trapped in upcoming scenes on the soap.Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:01:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1013/1410600-corrie-serves-up-more-shocks-in-killer-storyline/SoapsHere's the twist in Sunday's Fair Cityhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1013/1410669-heres-the-twist-in-sundays-fair-city/Paul realises that he has underestimated Joan in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:38:35 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1013/1410669-heres-the-twist-in-sundays-fair-city/SoapsCorrie's Audrey to confront serial killer son Stephenhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1011/1410070-corries-audrey-to-confront-serial-killer-son-stephen/Coronation Street's Audrey Roberts will confront her serial killer son Stephen Reid after she discovers he is stealing all of the equity in her house in Wednesday night's episode of the soap.Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:01:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1011/1410070-corries-audrey-to-confront-serial-killer-son-stephen/Soaps