{"id":169884,"date":"2025-12-01T21:22:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T21:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/169884\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T21:22:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T21:22:09","slug":"toy-show-knives-out-george-best-in-cork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/169884\/","title":{"rendered":"Toy Show, Knives Out, George Best in Cork…"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Western comes with an unmistakable Irish tint, not only because its protagonist Fiona Nolan – played with trademark ferocity by Game of Thrones\u2019 Lena Headey – hails from our shores, but also thanks to the presence of rising star Aisling Franciosi. The Abandons follows Nolan and her battle to keep her land from being purchased by the wealthy Constance Van Ness – an immaculate Gillian Anderson. The Western may be a slumbering genre, but this could be the project to stir it awake again.<\/p>\n

\n The Late Late Toy Show, RT\u00c9 One, Dec 5, 9.35pm:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Patrick Kielty returns to marshal the most beloved night on the Irish TV calendar as the Toy Show lands once more, bringing together children from every corner of the country for an irrepressible celebration of imagination. It wouldn\u2019t be the Toy Show without some festive pandemonium, heartfelt stories, and the usual dose of chaos that makes the show a national treasure. We expect this year will be no different.<\/p>\n

\n Jay Kelly, Netflix, Dec 5:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"LarsLars Eidinger as German Cyclist, Ferdi Stofmeel as Dutch Cyclist and George Clooney as Jay Kelly in Jay Kelly.<\/p>\n

George Clooney leans into his own mythos in Jay Kelly, a glossy dramedy about an aging movie star facing the reckoning that comes when fame fades and regrets pile up. Enlisting Adam Sandler and Laura Dern for emotional (and comedic) backup, Kelly follows his daughter across Europe in what becomes a road trip of confession and ego-bruising. A smooth watch that will go down easily with a glass of wine on a dark December night.<\/p>\n

\n President Connolly: How The Race Was Won, RT\u00c9 One, Monday, Dec 8, 9.35pm:\u00a0<\/p>\n

This political documentary peels back the curtain on our most recent Race for the \u00c1ras. President Connolly charts the strategies, missteps, turning points and triumphs that defined the election. It\u2019s a must-see for anyone who enjoys the theatre of politics – or simply wants to understand how Ireland ended up with its newest leader.<\/p>\n

\n Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Netflix, Dec 12:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"JoshJosh O’Connor and Daniel Craig in Wake Up Dead Man.<\/p>\n

Daniel Craig slips back into the linen suits and honeyed Southern drawl of Benoit Blanc for his third outing as cinema\u2019s most charismatic detective. Joined by a starry ensemble – including Andrew Scott and Josh O\u2019Connor – Blanc tackles his most labyrinthine case yet. After a limited theatrical run, the film arrives on Netflix on December 12, amid whispers that it may be the sharpest entry in the Rian Johnson directed series.<\/p>\n

\n Fallout Season 2, Amazon Prime, Dec 17:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins return to Amazon\u2019s irradiated wasteland for a second season of Fallout, the rare video-game adaptation that captured critical acclaim and mass viewership in equal measure. With Season 1 earning a staggering 17 Emmy nominations, the follow-up expands the canvas, pushing its characters beyond the vault and into a ravaged Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

\n Emily in Paris Season 5, Netflix, Dec 18:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"LilyLily Collins as Emily in Emily in Paris.<\/p>\n

Emily Cooper\u2019s escapades continue, only this time Paris isn\u2019t enough. Season 5 sees Lily Collins\u2019 indefatigable – and downright bad? – marketing executive whisked off to Rome and Venice, where amore and high-fashion chaos intertwine. Sumptuous locations are inevitable, as is the unapologetically glossy costume design. Beloved by millions, the guilty pleasure is back.<\/p>\n

Amadeus, Sky Atlantic, Dec 21:<\/p>\n

\"WillWill Sharpe as Wolfgang \u2018Amadeus\u2019 Mozart.<\/p>\n

This new adaptation of Peter Shaffer\u2019s 1979 stage play – the first an Oscar-winning hit from 1984 – sees Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany slip into the storied roles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. The series delves deeper into the obsessive rivalry, artistic genius and corrosive envy that defined one of classical music\u2019s most fascinating duels.<\/p>\n

\n George Best i gCorcaigh, TG4, Dec 26, 8.15pm:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"GeorgeGeorge Best turning out for Cork Celtic at Turner’s Cross. Picture: Irish Examiner Archive<\/p>\n

This documentary retraces the remarkable chapter of George Best\u2019s sojourn with Cork Celtic, marking the 50th anniversary of his unforgettable spell in the League of Ireland. It features candid interviews and seldom-seen archive footage capturing Best in full flight on Leeside. He was the greatest footballer of his generation, the game\u2019s most mercurial icon. When he walked away, the footballing world held its breath, wondering what could possibly follow. As it happened, the next move was an unexpected detour to Cork.<\/p>\n

\n Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2 and 3, Netflix, Dec 25 and 31:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"WinonaWinona Ryder as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things: Season 5.<\/p>\n

Hawkins returns for its final curtain call as Stranger Things releases the last two volumes of its concluding chapter. Fans are eagerly awaiting character fates: who will fall prey to Vecna and who will overcome the monster and save both Hawkins and the world as they know it? One last dive into the Upside Down before the lights go out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This Western comes with an unmistakable Irish tint, not only because its protagonist Fiona Nolan – played with…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":169885,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[61,60,6405,80],"class_list":{"0":"post-169884","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-ie","9":"tag-ireland","10":"tag-music-movies-reviews-munster","11":"tag-technology"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169884","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169884"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169884\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/169885"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169884"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=169884"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=169884"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}