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House of Guinness season 2 hopes as Steven Knight shares positive update
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House of Guinness has arrived on Netflix, with the series crafted by Peaky Blinders mastermind Steven Knight.
Set during the 1800s, this historical drama chronicles the genuine and remarkable tale of the Guinness dynasty and their journey to building a worldwide empire.
The eight-part series tracks the Guinness brothers and sisters, featuring Anthony Boyle as Arthur and Louis Partridge portraying Edward, as they carry forward their father’s vision.
During a Q&A session at the House of Guinness screening, Steven Knight discussed the programme’s prospects, expressing optimism that it will run for numerous seasons.
He revealed: “I think what we have got with this show is something that is spectacularly successful in the way that it’s executed.”

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“But also it’s like, it’s a very human thing and these people who are doing this thing are making something that I believe is going to be something great.
“It’s like Peaky, it’s going to be huge, it’s going to be great.”
When questioned about producing a second season, he responded: “Yes, of course. We are going to do season two, and three, and four.
“Yes absolutely, we are going to do this all the way to the 1960s.”

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Whilst Netflix hasn’t officially commissioned the series for another run, Knight seemingly already has blueprints for a follow-up series.
The final call rests with Netflix, though judging by the show’s early reviews, enthusiasts should remain optimistic. All the stars were unanimous in their eagerness to return for a second season, including Arthur’s star Anthony Boyle, who exclusively spoke to Reach titles.
He expressed: “If they want to do a second season, I’d love to. I think the scripts were amazing and I really enjoyed the cast and directors.
“I loved it, I love the end product. It’s a show I’m really proud of and if they wanted to go again I’d be overjoyed.”
House of Guinness is on Netflix
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Labour readmits McDonnell and Begum after benefit cap rebellion
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Ex-shadow chancellor John McDonnell has been readmitted as a Labour MP alongside Apsana Bagum, after a year-long ban for voting against the government on the two-child benefit cap.
They were among seven left-wing MPs who, days after Labour’s 2024 landslide, backed an SNP motion to scrap the cap – which prevents almost all parents from claiming Universal Credit or child tax credit for more than two children.
Six of the MPs have now rejoined Labour, which has softened its stance on the cap in recent months. The seventh suspended MP, Zarah Sultana, resigned from Labour last month to set up a new party with ex-leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Labour has not commented on why the MPs had the whip restored.
Begum used her return to the party to criticise Labour for suspending rebellious MPs.
In a social media post, Begum said: “I will continue to oppose the two-child limit at every opportunity.
“It is unconscionable that other colleagues remain suspended for voting with their conscience against cuts to disability benefits, along with the longest serving Black MP Diane Abbott, while others retain the whip, like Lord Mandelson.
“All I have ever wanted is the chance to serve safely and freely with equal opportunity as an MP.”
Their return to Labour comes seven months after the whip was returned to Richard Burgon, Ian Byrne, Imran Hussain and Rebecca Long-Bailey for their rebellion.
Although the government won the vote comfortably, it marked the first Commons rebellion of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership.
Some MPs on the right of the Labour Party had been pushing for McDonnell – a long-time ally of Corbyn – to be expelled from the parliamentary party on a more permanent basis.
The two-child cap, introduced under the Conservatives, prevents households on universal or child tax credit from receiving payments for a third or subsequent child born after April 2017.
After winning the 2024 general election, Labour said it was not prepared to make “unfunded promises” by abolishing the cap.
The Resolution Foundation think tank says axing the policy would cost £3.5bn and would lift 470,000 children out of poverty.
McDonnell and Begum’s suspensions ended on Friday following discussions with the new chief whip, Jonathan Reynolds.
It comes as ministers face rising pressure to abolish the cap, with both Labour deputy leadership candidates expressing opposition to the policy, along with voices from outside Parliament such as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Last week, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said scrapping the two-child benefit cap was “on the table”, in the clearest sign yet that ministers could scrap the policy.
Phillipson, who is also running to be deputy leader of the Labour Party, said tackling poverty “brought me into politics” and she would fight on the issue “day, in, day out” if she won the role.
“I am clear that everything is on the table, and that includes removing the two-child limit,” she added.
The issue is expected to be a key theme of Labour’s annual conference, which begins in Liverpool this weekend.
Reform UK has also pledged to scrap the limit if it wins power, although the Conservatives have said getting rid of it is not “economically credible”.
The government’s long-awaited Child Poverty Strategy was expected in spring but has yet to be published.
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Dublin area named among ‘coolest in the world’ alongside Brooklyn
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Time Out has unveiled its eighth annual list of the World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods – with Dublin’s Liberties securing a spot in the top 25.
Every year, Time Out, the global brand that motivates people to explore the best of their city, compiles a list of the most exciting neighbourhoods worldwide. The yearly list is assembled from nominations put forward by Time Out’s international network of editors and writers.
The chosen areas are then evaluated against factors such as culture, community spirit, livability, food and drink offerings, street life, and what Time Out refers to as “that hard-to-define sense of ‘nowness'” to determine the 39 coolest neighbourhoods globally. This year, The Liberties in Dublin 8, where medieval walls and 18th-century libraries coexist with modern cafés, antique shops, and Michelin-starred restaurants, is ranked 23rd, reports the Irish Mirror.
“It may be one of Dublin’s oldest neighbourhoods, but alongside medieval remnants and terraced houses, the Liberties is home to some of the hottest spots in town – from Argentinian bakeries (hello, Bakeology) to classic pubs,” writes Time Out’s Dublin expert Nicola Brady. “This past year, the Liberties Festival went from strength to strength, holding events like sunrise yoga in the panoramic Gravity Bar of the Guinness Storehouse.
“The neighbourhood has also witnessed some brilliant new additions emerge, like Change Clothes, the fashion swap and upcycling store, plus Bold Boy bakery and Cleo Prickett Studio for slick contemporary tailoring. Plus, CitizenM chose the Liberties as the location for its first Irish hotel, and the punkiest Michelin-star spot in Ireland, Variety Jones, has just reopened in a brand-new space. What more could you want?”
Those seeking a ‘perfect day’ out in the Liberties are encouraged to “wake up in the new Citizen M, then stroll through the gardens at St Patrick’s Cathedral and pop into Marsh’s Library to say hello to its resident ghost”. Other essential activities include calling into Two Pups for a coffee and a za’atar, feta and hot honey pastry, then wandering up Francis Street to browse the antique shops, the guitars in Some Neck and vintage lingerie in Space Out Sister.
Those hoping to dine out in the Liberties are encouraged to grab dinner in Variety Jones, or “get a killer pizza in Coke Lane at Lucky’s”. For those seeking the ideal time to visit, Time Out suggests checking out the Liberties Festival in July.
If you can’t make that, aim to be in the neighbourhood for the Dublin Flea Market, typically held on the last weekend of the month. Leading Time Out’s ranking of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods at present is Tokyo’s Jimbōchō, which has been praised as “a historic university enclave and a bibliophile nirvana that enjoys a charmed existence just a quick stroll away from the city’s high-powered business districts”. Time Out reports that Jimbōchō boasts approximately 130 second-hand bookshops, with most situated in modest, somewhat dated mixed-use structures they occupy alongside traditional coffee and curry houses.
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The Traitors Ireland finale pulls in huge ratings as RTE bosses pay tribute
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RTE bosses have vowed to “build on our offering” as huge ratings figures for The Traitors Ireland have been released.
Across broadcast and streaming, The Traitors Ireland and companion show The Traitors Ireland Uncloaked have together reached over 2.1 million people on television to date, with the series generating over 4 million streams to date on RTÉ Player. Each episode of The Traitors Ireland drew an average audience of 557,000. The finale of The Traitors Ireland pulled in 732,000 viewers.
Commissioning Editor Gráinne McAleer said: “We are thrilled that each episode of The Traitors Ireland was viewed by so many across linear TV and on the RTÉ Player. We were particularly delighted with the number of 15 -34 year olds who tuned in and with the volume of viewers who also wanted to catch up and hear more on The Traitors Ireland Uncloaked.
“The series was brilliantly produced by Kite Entertainment and the collaboration between Kite and RTÉ really paid off, reminding viewers that our remit is to entertain as well as inform. The Traitors Ireland would have been nothing without our brilliant Players who threw themselves completely into the game and distracted and entertained the country for the month of September.
“There was someone for everyone in the cast and we’re really proud of the fact that the audience responded whole-heartedly to that.” Managing Editor Seán Mac Giolla Phádraig said, “The Traitors Ireland is a series that everyone involved can be very proud of. We’ve been particularly delighted to see the strength of talent across the different disciplines that worked for Kite Entertainment to produce the series. It really is a world class production.
“We’ve also been really pleased to see the passion for and dedication to the series from teams across RTÉ from the Oliver Callan show on RTÉ Radio 1 to the team in RTÉ sales; and from promotions, marketing, social media and communications to technology who all worked really hard to bring our audiences the best possible The Traitors Ireland experience.
“We ‘re also delighted at the response of audiences to The Traitors Ireland Uncloaked, a co-production between Kite Entertainment and the RTÉ Lab. Both series have set a new benchmark for collaboration between companies in the independent sector and RTÉ and we’re really excited about the potential in this as we continue to build on our offering to our audiences.”
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