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Gordon Hayden speaks to Redemption director John Hayes about the making of the series, and Sarina Bellissimo takes a deep dive into the final episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gordon Hayden is joined by leading casting agent Louise Kiely and her associate Adam Doyle to discuss their work on Redemptoin. Plus, Sarina Bellissimo takes a deep dive into episode 5. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Gordon Hayden goes behind the scenes of Redemption with actor Ian Lloyd Anderson and screenwriter Susan Connolly. Plus, Sarina Bellissimo is back for a deep dive into Episode 4. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Presented By Gordon Hayden, this week we take a deep dive into episode 3. Actor Mark Huberman discusses his role as Detective Diarmuid O'Kelly, and we go behind-the-scenes of Redemption with Script Supervisor Eva Kelly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Gordon is joined by Sarina Bellissimo for a deep dive into Episode 2. Redemption creator Sean discusses how he brought the story from page to screen, and rising star Abby Fitz talks about playing the role of Cara in the acclaimed crime-drama. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hooked On Redemption takes a deep dive into episode one of the new crime thriller with Gordon Hayden and Sarina Bellissimo. Plus Redemption star Paula Malcolmson talks about taking on the role of DI Colette Cunningham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hooked On Redemption is the companion podcast to Virgin Media Television’s new crime drama. Redemption airs from Monday April 18th on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media More. You can listen to Hooked On Redemption wherever you get your podcasts!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the final episode of the companion podcast to the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival, Fionnuala Jay talks to Tara Brady from The Irish Times about her festival highlights; plus Lenny Abrahamson discusses being on the judging panel for this year's Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition in association with Screen Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s podcast our guest is Actor, Director and Writer, Eva Birthistle. Eva received a special mention at this year’s Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival for her short film, Kathleen Was Here starring Hazel Doupe.  Hazel picked up the award for best actor for what is a superb piece work all round. Gordon Hayden spoke to Eva Birthistle about making the switch from actor to writer/director and how Kathleen Was Here is set to be turned into a feature film later this year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fionnuala Jay chats to Angeline Ball about closing VMDIFF with her dark-comedy Deadly Cuts. Plus, filmmaker Paddy Slattery (Broken Law) discusses the standout documentaries from this year's festival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Playing on March 13th at this year's Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival is Irish filmmaker Ivan Kavanagh's new horror film Son. In this edition we talk to Ivan about the genesis of Son and the stars of the film Emile Hirsch and Andi Matichak. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the podcast Fionnuala and Gordon look at the Irish comedy-drama Be Good or Be Gone. This independent feature is directed by Cathal Nally and stars Les Martin and Declan Mills, both of whom produce the film – Les is also the writer! Everyone was spinning a few plates on Be Good or Be Gone, which is testament to the hard work in getting it made and released! Be Good or Be Gone premieres at this year's Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.