Ireland’s BAFTA TV nominations

Ireland's BAFTA TV nominations

Ireland's BAFTA TV nominations

The Irish entertainment scene is setting the stage ablaze with an extraordinary sweep of nominations at the upcoming BAFTA TV Awards. This year’s ceremony promises to be a celebration of exceptional Irish talent, with stars from across the Emerald Isle making their mark on the prestigious event.

Leading the charge is DERRY GIRLS alum Nicola Coughlan, who has scored her first BAFTA TV Awards nomination in the Female Performance In A Comedy category for her compelling role in the acclaimed Channel 4 series BIG MOOD. Her nomination is a testament to her growing versatility as an actress and her ability to captivate audiences with nuanced performances.

Belfast native Lola Petticrew is also making waves, securing a nomination in the Leading Actress category for their powerful portrayal of Dolours Price in the Troubles-set series SAY NOTHING. The show itself has further cemented Irish representation by being nominated in the International award category, showcasing the global appeal of Irish storytelling.

The Belfast-based cop show BLUE LIGHTS has added to the Irish triumph, earning a well-deserved nomination in the Drama Series category. Meanwhile, the beloved Graham Norton continues his remarkable run with another nomination in the Entertainment Performance category for THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW – marking an impressive 18th BAFTA nomination with eight previous wins.

Adding another layer of artistic brilliance, Siobhán McSweeney from DERRY GIRLS has stepped behind the camera with her directorial debut, SPUD, which has been nominated in the Short Form category. This achievement highlights the multifaceted talents of Irish performers who continue to push creative boundaries.

The success isn’t limited to television. The unstoppable Colin Farrell has been collecting awards left, right, and centre, while the music and film group Kneecap are dominating their respective fields. This nomination spree is more than just a moment – it’s a powerful statement about the extraordinary depth of Irish talent in the entertainment industry.

As the BAFTA TV Awards approach on Sunday, May 11th, the Irish flag is poised to fly high. These nominations are a celebration of storytelling, performance, and the unique creative spirit that continues to emerge from Ireland, proving once again that talent knows no boundaries.

Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan are bringing Irish magic to THE BEATLES! 

Our lads just scored legendary roles in Sam Mendes' groundbreaking four-film Beatles project. 

From NORMAL PEOPLE to playing Paul McCartney, and SALTBURN to becoming Ringo Starr, these Irish treasures continue conquering Hollywood one iconic role at a time. 

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Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan are bringing Irish magic to THE BEATLES!

Our lads just scored legendary roles in Sam Mendes` groundbreaking four-film Beatles project.

From NORMAL PEOPLE to playing Paul McCartney, and SALTBURN to becoming Ringo Starr, these Irish treasures continue conquering Hollywood one iconic role at a time.

More at irishfilmtv.com.
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Aislinn Clarke's folk horror masterpiece FRÉWAKA prems Apr 25 on @shudder! 

Clare Monnelly delivers a STUNNING performance as a caregiver confronting ancient entities and personal demons in rural Ireland. 

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Aislinn Clarke`s folk horror masterpiece FRÉWAKA prems Apr 25 on @shudder!

Clare Monnelly delivers a STUNNING performance as a caregiver confronting ancient entities and personal demons in rural Ireland.

More at irishfilmtv.com.
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🔥 BREAKING: Saoirse Ronan's raw, emotional masterpiece "THE OUTRUN" hits Netflix March 18! 🔥

After stunning Sundance audiences, this breathtaking journey of healing and self-discovery on Scotland's remote Orkney Islands is FINALLY coming to your screens!

Watch Ronan deliver what critics are calling "a devastating portrayal of addiction and redemption" in Nora Fingscheidt's gorgeous adaptation that'll leave you breathless.

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🔥 BREAKING: Saoirse Ronan`s raw, emotional masterpiece "THE OUTRUN" hits Netflix March 18! 🔥

After stunning Sundance audiences, this breathtaking journey of healing and self-discovery on Scotland`s remote Orkney Islands is FINALLY coming to your screens!

Watch Ronan deliver what critics are calling "a devastating portrayal of addiction and redemption" in Nora Fingscheidt`s gorgeous adaptation that`ll leave you breathless.

More at irishfilmtv.com.
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✨ From ruling in BRIDGERTON to leading a magical tree gang!

Our very own Nicola Coughlan continues her stellar rise as fairy Silky in THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE alongside Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy. 

🌳 Another incredible role for one of Ireland's brightest talents! Who's excited to see this childhood classic come to life? 📽️

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✨ From ruling in BRIDGERTON to leading a magical tree gang!

Our very own Nicola Coughlan continues her stellar rise as fairy Silky in THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE alongside Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.

🌳 Another incredible role for one of Ireland`s brightest talents! Who`s excited to see this childhood classic come to life? 📽️

More at irishfilmtv.com.
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📽️ Don't miss FOUR MOTHERS in theatres Apr 4! 

This hilarious new comedy from A DATE FOR MAD MARY filmmaker Darren Thornton follows Edward, a novelist juggling literary success with caring for FOUR demanding elderly mothers when his friends dash off to Pride! 

Featuring the incredible Fionnula Flanagan and Ireland's own @pantibliss!

More at irishfilmtv.com.

📽️ Don`t miss FOUR MOTHERS in theatres Apr 4!

This hilarious new comedy from A DATE FOR MAD MARY filmmaker Darren Thornton follows Edward, a novelist juggling literary success with caring for FOUR demanding elderly mothers when his friends dash off to Pride!

Featuring the incredible Fionnula Flanagan and Ireland`s own @pantibliss!

More at irishfilmtv.com.
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From cult TV mockumentary to the big screen! 

🎬 FRAN THE MAN premieres at @dublinfilmfest this Saturday before hitting Irish cinemas April 11th!

When amateur club St. Peter's Celtic gets caught in a match-fixing scandal, their hopeless assistant manager Fran Costello becomes an unlikely detective in this hilarious whodunnit! 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

From cult TV mockumentary to the big screen!

🎬 FRAN THE MAN premieres at @dublinfilmfest this Saturday before hitting Irish cinemas April 11th!

When amateur club St. Peter`s Celtic gets caught in a match-fixing scandal, their hopeless assistant manager Fran Costello becomes an unlikely detective in this hilarious whodunnit!

More at irishfilmtv.com.
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DERRY GIRLS Coughlan in MAGIC FARAWAY TREE

Coughlan in MAGIC FARAWAY TREE

Coughlan in THE FARAWAY TREE

In a stunning career pivot that showcases her versatility, 2025 IFTA nominee Nicola Coughlan has transitioned from Regency romance to childhood fantasy with her latest role in the eagerly anticipated adaptation of Enid Blyton’s beloved classic.

The Irish actress, who captivated audiences as Penelope Featherington/Lady Whistledown in BRIDGERTON and charmed viewers as Clare Devlin in DERRY GIRLS, now steps into the whimsical role of Silky the fairy in THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE. Coughlan recently treated fans to an exclusive first look at the film on her Instagram, posting a teasing image of herself hiding behind tree branches, igniting excitement among her growing fanbase.

Director Ben Gregor has been effusive in his praise, revealing that while Nonso Anozie’s Moonface believes himself to be the leader of the tree’s inhabitants, “it’s really Silky who runs it.” Gregor didn’t hold back his admiration, describing Coughlan as “absolutely amazing” and “an unbelievably perfect Silky,” noting her passion for the project. The film boasts an impressive ensemble including Andrew Garfield (WE LIVE IN TIME) and Claire Foy (THE CROWN) as Tim and Polly Thompson, parents forced to relocate their children to the remote English countryside where they discover a magical tree with extraordinary occupants. The stellar cast is rounded out by Jessica Gunning (BABY REINDEER), Rebecca Ferguson (DUNE) as Dame Snap, Dustin Demri-Burns as the Saucepan Man, and Jessica Gunning as Dame Washalot, with newcomers Delilah Bennett-Cardy, Phoenix Laroche, and Billie Gadsdon playing the Thompson children.

Adapted by BAFTA Award-winner Simon Farnaby, known for his work on WONKA and PADDINGTON 2, and directed by Gregor, the film has completed shooting across locations in Southern England and at Shinfield Studios in Reading. Gregor positions the adaptation as a film for both adults and children, emphasizing his approach: “What you gotta do is just treat young people as sensible adults.”

From All3Media’s Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows the Thompson children as they discover a magical world far removed from their 21st-century screens. While a release date remains unannounced, Coughlan’s involvement signals another significant step in her rapidly ascending career, cementing her status as one of the industry’s most captivating and versatile performers.

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BRIDGERTON S4 sneak peak

BRIDGERTON S4 sneak peak

BRIDGERTON S4 sneak peak

Netflix has set hearts aflutter with the first glimpse of BRIDGERTON‘s fourth season, treating fans to an intimate behind-the-scenes look at what promises to be another enchanting chapter in the beloved series. The newly released sneak peek, which dropped on Valentine’s Day 2025, offers tantalizing glimpses of the show’s next romantic adventure, centered around the free-spirited Benedict Bridgerton, portrayed by Luke Thompson. Taking its cues from Julia Quinn’s AN OFFER FROM A GENTLEMAN, the season weaves a spellbinding romance that Thompson describes as a “twist on Cinderella,” following Benedict’s unexpected encounter with a mysterious Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.

The fresh footage reveals returning fan favorites, including Nicola Coughlan‘s Penelope Featherington, who appears in two pivotal scenes – one intimate moment with her husband Colin Bridgerton, and another alongside the formidable Queen Charlotte at the masquerade ball. Adding to the excitement, showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed at the BRIDGERTON: SEASON OF LOVE 2025 Fan Event that season two’s beloved couple, Kate and Anthony Bridgerton, will return, with Johnny Bailey and Simone Ashley reprising their roles, promising glimpses of their marital bliss and new journey into parenthood.

Perhaps most intriguingly, the season introduces newcomer Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, who steps into the glittering world of the ton as Benedict’s love interest. The production, which began rolling cameras in September 2024, is set to conclude filming in April 2025, though eager fans will need to exercise patience – Netflix isn’t expected to premiere this latest installment until 2026. This continuation of the BRIDGERTON saga promises to maintain the series’ signature blend of romance, drama, and societal intrigue, while exploring new territories through Benedict’s artistic soul and his reluctance to follow his brothers into matrimonial bliss. With its stellar cast and creative team hard at work, including veteran stunt professional Mark Vanselow at the helm, and the addition of acclaimed actors like Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames, and Michael Chiklis, the fourth season appears poised to captivate audiences once again with its unique blend of period romance and modern sensibilities.

BRIDGERTON S3 new trailer

Nicola Coughlan in BRIDGERTON Season 3

Nicola Coughlan

The juicy trailer to the second half of BRIDGERTON season three has arrived. Netflix dropped the look at the highly anticipated next part of the latest season Monday. The trailer shows how the whole town is abuzz after the “sudden” engagement between Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton’s Colin Bridgerton. BRIDGERTON season 3 part two arrives June 13.

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Coughlan in LOVE AND WAR

Nicola Coughlan

BRIDGERTON star Nicola Coughlan is riding high these days in the aftermath of BRIDGERTON‘s Season Three release. Coughlan is set to star in a new thriller based on an incredible true story of an Irish mother who travelled to Syria to rescue her daughter. The movie which is believed to be titled LOVE AND WAR was inspired by the book Stolen: Escape from Syria, written by Louise Monaghan and Yvonne Kinsella.

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BRIDGERTON S3 lands May 16

Bridgerton Season 3

Bridgerton Season 3

BRIDGERTON‘s Season 3 release will make history on Netflix when it arrives on Thursday, May 16. The upcoming third season of the beloved romance series will be the first of the franchise to be released in two parts, with only the first four episodes coming on Thursday, May 16. Following up the first four episodes will be a second half, coming a month later on June 13.

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Nicola Coughlan in BIG MOOD

Nicola Coughlan

DERRY GIRLS and BRIDGERTON star Nicola Coughlan is excellent alongside IT’S A SIN‘s Lydia West in her new sitcom about two millennial best friends. Coughlan plays Maggie with big bombastic take-all-the-energy-in-the-room aplomb while West takes on the classic role of “bestie who has a place of work and doesn’t mind their friend always visiting them there”. But their 10-year friendship is sorely tested when Maggie’s bipolar disorder makes an unwelcome return, pitching her from manic highs to deep lows. BIG MOOD, drops this week (10pm, 28 March, Channel 4).

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Nicola Coughlan in BRIDGERTON 3

Nicola Coughlan

The third instalment of Netflix’s steamy smash hit BRIDGERTON, which is based on the books by Julia Quinn, will see Nicola as the season’s diamond, and the Galway native is ready to step into the spotlight. With a potential romance between her character, Penelope Featherington and Colin all teed up, it’s now a matter of when. The season will be released in two parts, with the first four episodes landing on Netflix on May 16, and the remaining four coming out on June 13. 

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