Having decided to call time on his inter-county playing career, Limerick star Graeme Mulcahy has paid tribute to those who supported him behind the scenes. He’s been part of a prolific Limerick squad since his debut in 2009, when he played an important role in ending the county’s 45-year wait to win the Liam McCarthy […]
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A POPULAR BBC panel show is set to return to screens after months off air.
It will be the 22nd series for the comedy game show QI as it enters its 21st year on the air.
Sandi Toksvig will be back to front a brand new series of the programme as it returns to BBC Two this evening at 9pm for the first time since May.
Following in QI tradition, this series will be centred around the letter V.
As opposed to using traditional numbers to count their series, QI themes each series around a letter of the alphabet.
Having kicked off series 1 as series A, it has progressed to the next letter for each series thereafter.
The content of each series is then based around things beginning with that letter with the upcoming series set to explore themes ranging from vegetables to visionaries.
Sandi will be joined by co-star Alan Davies as they welcome a slew of guests from the comedy and TV world for the brand new series.
As ever with QI, the extended QI XL will premiere each Tuesday at 9pm on BBC Two with the 30-minute repeat following on Sundays for the first three weeks before being moved back a day to Monday for the final five weeks.
In more good news for fans, the current series is expected to end its run with another festive special.
Speaking about the show’s return and its continued success, Piers Fletcher, the series producer said: “It’s been a wild QI ride through the alphabet, but here we are at the letter V and, after 22 years, I think we’re really getting the hang of it…
“But don’t take my word for it – watch the new series and prepare to be amused, amazed, and (who knows?) maybe even aroused.
“We couldn’t be prouder of Sandi and Alan and all the wonderful guests who have delivered perhaps our best series yet.”
Guests expected to appear across the new run include Loose Women star Judi Love, Strictly star Chris McCausland as well as TV favourites Jimmy Carr, Sara Pascoe and Jo Brand.
Comedy heavyweights Eshaan Akbar, Desiree Burch and Joe Lycett are also set to make appearances on the new run.
JAMIE CARRAGHER has revealed how he believes Thomas Tuchel could line up his England side.
The German, 51, was last week confirmed as the new Three Lions boss on an 18-month contract, set to begin on January 1.
Tuchel’s first game in charge will be next March.
Upon the former Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain boss’ arrival, ex-England defender Carragher had a go at predicting how he will pick his side.
Appearing on Monday Night Football he selected his XI, making some bold choices along the way.
With Jordan Pickford remaining in goal, Carragher added some inexperience to his defence alongside stalwarts Trent Alexander-Arnold and John Stones.
The former Liverpool ace went for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, who has so far earned just one cap, to partner Stones.
While he reckons that Chelsea’s three-cap star Levi Colwill could solve the Three Lions’ left-back issue.
In an attacking 4-2-3-1 system, Carragher opted to move Jude Bellingham into a deeper midfield position alongside Declan Rice.
With captain Harry Kane remaining the focal point up front, Carra selected pace and trickery in the trio behind him.
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“(Bukayo) Saka has to play on the right wing, he has to,” the pundit began, before pointing at the No10 position. “Cole Palmer for me has to play there.
“Not necessarily because he’s been amazing for England, hasn’t had too many choices.
“But when someone’s playing that well in club football, they have to play.
“And right now I’d play Gordon there (the left). Because if Kane for me is still England’s best centre-forward, you need pace around him.”
It was then pointed out that Carragher had made a huge omission in leaving out Manchester City star Phil Foden.
On the reigning PFA Player of the Year, Carragher added: “You know how much I love Phil Foden.
“But Phil Foden still hasn’t done enough in an England shirt. And you’re getting to the stage now where he’s probably played 40-50 games for England.
“He’s still… Palmer’s not really had his chance yet, neither’s Anthony Gordon, certainly the chances that… (Foden has).”
Foden, 24, has so far earned 41 England caps since debuting in 2020, scoring just once in three major tournaments – against Wales during the World Cup in Qatar.
Palmer, meanwhile, has two goals in nine caps – one as a substitute in the Euro 2024 final – with Gordon having made six appearances, featuring for just one minute in the summer’s tournament in Germany.
LEGENDARY broadcaster and journalist Colin Chapman has died aged 87.
The veteran has worked for the BBC, as well as stints at the Sunday Times, Financial Times, the New York Times and ABC.
Chapman – who also wrote several books – had reportedly been suffering with poor health for several years.
He is understood to have passed away over the weekend.
HELEN Flanagan couldn’t keep her hands off boyfriend Robbie as they leave afterparty in a taxi together
The ex-Coronation Street actress, 34, shone in a plunging silk gown at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel last night for the Pride of Britain Awards.
And she was joined by her new man Robbie Talbot after taking their relationship to the next level and moving in together.
Helen is said to be “smitten” by the former footballer who has taken on stepdad duties for her brood.
Which certainly looked to be the case as they snogged and snuggled up in the taxi together as they exited the bash after the evening antics.
Robbie helped Helen into the taxi after their fun night out, and they laughed and joked as they went.
Once inside, they couldn’t keep their hands off each other.
Helen and Robbie gazed into each other’s eyes whileas they sat in the back of the cab, before the actress pulled Robbie towards her as they kissed.
In another shot, Robbie appeared to be whispering something into Helen’s ear.
And at another point, an animated Helen stuck her hand in Robbie’s face in a playful manner.
Clearly feeling the love, Helen uploaded a video of them together yesterday too, as they rubbed noses, hugged and nearly went in for a kiss.
The Corrie actress accompanied the PDA clip with Billie Eilish hit Birds Of A Feather.
Helen has found love again after her split with ex Scott Sinclair, 34.
The pair split in 2022 after a 13-year relationship, and share three kids.
The Sun on Sunday revealed Helen and Robbie’s romance in September after it emerged she had a secret man despite claiming to be single while on TV show Celebs Go Dating.
Robbie moved into her family home in a Lancashire village last month, eight months after getting together.The construction firm boss, 44, is often seen at the school gates and playing in the park with her kids, Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, three.
A source has now told us: “Helen’s so loved-up with Robbie.
“It’s amazing to finally see her so happy.
“They haven’t been dating for long, but they’re both so smitten they decided to live together.
“It just felt right.”
Robbie also has three kids from a previous relationship.
