So now’s a good time to look back on the life and career of Michael D, drawing on seven decades’ worth of material from the RTÉ archives, including many interviews with the man himself. In his own words, Michael D reveals how his socialist ideals drove his political career in the 1960s and 1970s, and how he campaigned in the 1980s against the reactionary politics that brought us the Eighth Amendment. And no doubt we’ll also get to hear some of Michael D’s most excellent poetry along the way. This year’s I’m a Celebrity was announced in a Christmas-themed ad featuring Ant and Dec serving up a slimy Christmas dinner. It’s like Love Island in reverse – couples arrive at a cold and bleak place and watch their relationships disintegrate – but probably a lot more fun to watch.

Source: The Irish Times November 16, 2025 21:24 UTC