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The end of Ireland as we know it? Culture

The end of Ireland as we know it?

6th July 2007
800 years of hurt Politics

800 years of hurt

27th June 2007
Heard the one about the dead comedian and the sports presenter? Culture

Heard the one about the dead comedian and the sports presenter?

22nd June 2007
The Samsonite demise of heavy metal Culture

The Samsonite demise of heavy metal

15th June 2007
In defence of the offensive Politics

In defence of the offensive

8th June 2007
Why EastEnders is in soapy bubble Culture

Why EastEnders is in soapy bubble

25th May 2007
A potted history of bellowing on the box Politics

A potted history of bellowing on the box

18th May 2007
Nothing should be ‘no laughing matter’ Culture

Nothing should be ‘no laughing matter’

11th May 2007

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What’s wrong with a TV-induced coma? Culture

What’s wrong with a TV-induced coma?

4th May 2007
What’s the point of TV reviewers? Culture

What’s the point of TV reviewers?

27th April 2007
The remote control: a symbol of postmodernity Politics

The remote control: a symbol of postmodernity

19th April 2007
Football on the box: better than the real thing Culture

Football on the box: better than the real thing

4th April 2007
I have a cunning plan: kill the catchphrase Culture

I have a cunning plan: kill the catchphrase

23rd March 2007
Bad cop or good cop? Culture

Bad cop or good cop?

16th March 2007
Life in Oz: nothing like Neighbours Culture

Life in Oz: nothing like Neighbours

9th March 2007
American TV’s love-hate relationship with Brits Culture

American TV’s love-hate relationship with Brits

2nd March 2007
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