Acting
When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same rock 'n' roll league as his idols Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. This documentary looks behind the image to reveal the strains of life in the fast lane. It also focuses on Lynott as family man, writer, and black Irishman with a Brazilian father. Includes contributions from Bono, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Scott Gorham, and Lynott's wife Caroline Crowther, who speaks publicly for the first time. (Radio Times)
Joe remains one of Ireland's most iconic entertainers. The only Irish singer to register chart hits over five successive decades, Joe evolved from being a rural Rocker in the early sixties to become Ireland's first international pop star.
A documentary portrait of Irish comedian and actor Dermot Morgan, best remembered as the anarchic Father Ted Crilly. Through archive footage and contributions from friends, colleagues and fellow performers, the film looks back at Morgan’s life, career and distinctive comic voice, from his work on Irish television and radio to the international success of Father Ted and his sudden death in 1998.
A selection of Dermot Morgan's family, friends, colleagues and admirers, including Pat Shortt, Oliver Callan and Pauline Mc Lynn, look back on the life of the comedian, writer, satirist and actor whose savage wit belied a caring nature and reflect on his place in the annals of comedy greats.
